New York, at Nine Orchard
Arty par excellence, this member address of The Leading Hotels of the World is located on the edge of Chinatown, in the historic building of a former bank on the Lower East Side. We forget neighborhood clichés to stay here like a local who comes to find inspiration in a weathered place. Mahogany wood, custom pieces and furniture found in travel mode, spectacular ceiling and moldings in the restaurant, the mix of genres is mastered to perfection between
all-over walls,
wallpapers and fabrics with busy patterns and thick green velvet curtains olive.
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The craftsmen and historians who worked on the transformation of this building ensured that every detail was respected: windows, staircases, marble walls reminiscent of those of Grand Central... The view of Manhattan is exceptional from the terraces, and observing the city s There's something hypnotic about lighting up at the end of the day from your bathtub. The rooms, with high ceilings, offer an impression of space thanks to the interior architecture inspired by the
fifties
, comfortable but without superfluous. It's elegant without being too much.
The plus:
a service that is neither standardized nor pompous, but always attentive and very efficient. The soundtrack, typically New York, available in four programs by Devon Turnbull and DJ Stretch Armstrong.
Unmissable
:
the bar, worthy of a David Hockney painting, to sip a good Manhattan before a show on Broadway, nearby.
From €504 per night. nineorchard.com
Rome, with the Six Senses
Ideally located on Via del Corso, a few minutes from the Pantheon and the Forum, this ultra-contemporary 5-star hotel has taken over the Palazzo Salviati. Faithful to the
wellness
expertise of the hotel chain, it acts as an oasis in the middle of the tumult. With a beautifully planted indoor-outdoor dining room, promoting balanced local cuisine and lots of quick recipes based on ultra-fresh products. The rooms (perfectly soundproofed) have a minimalist design. As for the spa, it resurrects the ritual of Roman baths with several pools.
Unmissable:
the rooftop, which offers one of the most beautiful views of the city's rooftops. A place now popular with Romans at spritz time.
From €1,100 per night. sixsenses.com
Relaxing in Rome, on the rooftop of the Six Senses, in the Palazzo Salviati. Photo SP
London, at The Cadogan
Emblematic of the Knightsbridge district, a stone's throw from Harrods and Harvey Nichols, this 5-star hotel, more than a century old, is renowned for having hosted Oscar Wilde. Its
British
chic
(architecture with large openings, powdery tones, velvet, etc.) gives it the appearance of an aristocratic institution at
tea time.
Everything is delicate and opulent, and the rooms are bright.
One address, two personalities
:
tired of the slick neighborhood of Knightsbridge? The opposite door opens onto the trendy streets of Chelsea.
Unmissable
:
the Sunday Roast, copious and served as tradition requires.
From €991 per night. belmond.com
So chic, tea time within the walls of The Catogan, in London. Photo SP