If you are planning a trip to the USA this year, here are a list of some of the top hotels you should definitely be checking-in to.
LAS VEGAS
WYNN LAS VEGAS
Wynn Las Vegas introduced a new level of luxury to the world when it opened on April 28, 2005 and it has continued to exceed hospitality standards ever since. An integral component to the resort’s success is the award-winning dining portfolio, complete with Wing Lei, the first Chinese restaurant in the country to be awarded a Michelin Star and the only Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Chinese restaurant in North America. The resort’s fine dining portfolio also includes Costa di Mare, Lakeside, Mizumi, Sinatra and SW Steakhouse, for a total of Six Forbes Four Star restaurant for guests to experience, making Wynn the ultimate dining destination in Las Vegas.
LOS ANGELES
DREAM HOLLYWOOD
Known for its forward-thinking design, built-in nightlife and overall energy, Dream Hollywood opened in July 2017 as the cornerstone of the vibrant revitalisation of the surrounding neighbourhood. Featuring 178 guest rooms and suites, including the 1,750-square-foot luxury GuestHouse Presidential Suite, Dream Hotels’ west coast flagship brings together unrivalled partners in dining, wellness and entertainment to cultivate a magnetic social hub for visitors and Angelenos alike.
MIAMI
DREAM SOUTH BEACH
Nestled on Miami’s famed Collins Avenue, Dream South Beach boasts a lust-worthy location, situated directly behind the former Versace Mansion and just steps away from pristine beaches and premier nightlife. The Art Deco-inspired hotel offers 107 contemporary guestrooms – including a 2,000-square-foot duplex GuestHouse Presidential Suite outfitted with a private roof deck and bar. Dream South Beach also features the Shala Spa, and two highly acclaimed dining and nightlife venues: Naked Taco, a cheeky restaurant serving inventive Mexican fare; and HIGHBAR, a playful 1970’s-themed rooftop lounge fitted with an infinity pool and Atlantic Ocean views.
NEWPORT BEACH
THE RESORT AT PELICAN HILL
Set on 504 acres by the Pacific Ocean in Newport Beach, The Resort at Pelican Hill® features: 128 two-, three- and four-bedroom villas with magnificent coastal views and an unparalleled array of appointments, immersing guests in the absolute finest of everything; 204 luxuriously appointed bungalow guest rooms and suites with private terraces; a rejuvenating Five-Star spa with a menu of the world’s most celebrated therapies; world-class restaurants, including Andrea serving authentic Northern Italian cuisine; an iconic “Coliseum Pool,” one of the largest circular pools anywhere with tiered decks and luxurious cabanas; and Pelican Hill Golf Club with 36 dramatic holes by Tom Fazio, nearly all with ocean panoramas.
NASHVILLE
HUTTON HOTEL
Set in the city’s lively West End neighbourhood and steps from the heart of Music Row, the four-star Hutton Hotel offers guests an immersive journey into Nashville’s creative culture including Analog a 5,000-square foot cocktail lounge and entertainment venue in partnership with GreenLight Media & Marketing, Mane & Rye Dinerant reimagining the quintessential American diner in a setting that is casual, sophisticated, and stylish, fully equipped Writers Studios serving as unique creative spaces and 13,000 square feet of flexible event space. The hotel’s 247 sophisticated guestrooms and suites and three elegantly appointed signature suites are designed by Studio 11 Design to have residential comfort and a rock-and-roll edge while offering the southern-style hospitality guests have come to expect from Nashville’s original lifestyle hotel. This year, the hotel introduced an on-demand service where Fender instruments are available to be ordered in-room by guests, as you would room service.
WASHINGTON D.C.
HAMILTON HOTEL
The Hamilton Hotel, a newly renovated modern luxury hotel in D.C. is a perfect place for Europeans to stay and explore the Nation’s Capital. D.C. is home to America’s wonders and Summer tourism is at its height during these months. The new restaurant, Via Sophia, a southern Italian Osteria, helmed by Fiola Mare alum, Executive Chef Colin Clark, features rustic Italian fare in sleek, art-deco style digs, and hidden micro-luxe cocktail bar, Society, offers bespoke libations, evoking Skull and Bones Society’s alleged meeting hall, the Tomb. Hamilton Hotel Washington, D.C. is an iconic 318-room property at 14th and K Streets that recently underwent multi-million-dollar renovations, transforming the historic space to a modern luxury hotel. The refurbishments capture the unique essence of Washington, D.C. and offer a superior guest experience, including a re-designed lobby and newly concepted F&B spaces.
UPSTATE NEW YORK
EASTWIND HOTEL & BAR, WINDHAM
Open as of June 2018, Eastwind is located in Windham, New York. The boutique hotel’s design draws upon the property’s history as a bunkhouse for hunters and fly fishermen in the 1920s. In addition to 16 stylish guestrooms, a full service cocktail bar, and public salon, Eastwind offers three Lushna Cabins (glamping cabins) for those who favor almost-camping. Guests of Eastwind can also enjoy a sauna and fire pit. The year-round destination offers an array of activities and amenities from bicycles to snowshoes, hiking poles and trail maps, shuttles to Windham Mountain, yoga classes, foraging and much more.
THE TIME NYACK HOTEL, NYACK
As the only upscale, boutique hotel with loft-style accommodations in Rockland County, The Time Nyack is a premiere destination for unrivalled, progressive luxury. The hotel is built in an old factory warehouse that has been transformed into cutting-edge lodging for creative souls and business travellers alike. Amenities include an outdoor pool, rooftop, ballroom and signature restaurant. The Time Nyack provides guests easy access to New York City, Woodbury Commons, the Tappan Zee bridge, Westchester County and Hook Mountain State Park.
NEW YORK CITY
ARLO SOHO
A quick walk from some of New York’s best downtown haunts, Arlo SoHo offers a wide range of food and drink options in a great neighbourhood scene. Locals and guests can mingle over cocktails at the lobby-level A.L.B. (Arlo Lobby Bar), enjoy a meal at Harold’s restaurant or revel with signature cocktails at A.R.T. SoHo (Arlo Roof Top) and enjoy sweeping views of the Hudson River. The hotel recently launched its rooftop with a new name, menu and design. For a quick pitstop, check out the Bodega and choose from a selection of juices and sandwiches. The Bodega also features local snacks, souvenirs, and the only 24-hour Dylan’s Candy Bar.
ARTHOUSE HOTEL, UPPER WEST SIDE
Arthouse Hotel New York City is bringing hip, vintage hotel charm to the posh Upper West Side with a roster of arts programming and food & beverage offerings. The century-old building retains many of its historic accents, adding warmth to the space you won’t find anywhere else in the neighborhood. Inspired by the creative community and artistic culture that abounds in the Upper West Side and New York City, the hotel provides a space for guests to gather and collaborate through arts focused programming and food and beverage offerings. Cultivating a creative enclave for the community by marrying comfort with cutting-edge design, sophisticated style and whimsical fun, the hotel and its onsite lounge Arthouse Wine Bar maintain the property’s sense of hospitality for travellers to feel like they’re visiting a dear friend…with a great art collection.
DREAM DOWNTOWN, CHELSEA
Extraordinary in design and unique in character, Dream Downtown marks an exciting and imaginative concept in full-service luxury travel. Dream Downtown represents a reinvigoration of the Dream brand, pairing chic-cool influences with modern elegance, all while maintaining cosmopolitan glamour, whimsical design and top-standard service. Creating a luxury travel experience that goes beyond the norm of traditional hospitality, Dream Downtown features a specially curated collection of artwork, incredible views of the Manhattan skyline, innovative dining options, a duplex penthouse suite with a glass-bottom Jacuzzi and terrace, and a chic nightlife scene. Dream Downtown is home to dining and entertainment operated by TAO Strategic Group including PHD Rooftop, a penthouse lounge/club, Electric Room, an intimate lounge and bar, Bodega Negra, a south-of-the-border style Mexican restaurant by chef Michael Armstrong, Natura Café, a California style all day café, as well as Dream Beach, an outdoor glass–bottomed swimming pool with a “beach club.” Philippe Downtown, the hotel’s newest restaurant, is a lively, upscale Beijing-style Chinese eatery with iconic dishes, vibrant cocktails and an extensive wine list.
DREAM MIDTOWN, MIDTOWN WEST
The first address in the Dream Hotels portfolio, Dream Midtown evokes a vibrant energy in the Midtown neighbourhood bustling with entertainment, nightlife and dining options in partnership with TAO Strategic Group including craft cocktail bar The Rickey; multi-level rooftop lounge PH-D Terrace; and underground bar and play lounge Fish Bowl. The hotel captures the spirited, imagination of international travelers with a unique design narrative and philosophy of fantasy escapism, at once surreal and contemporarily chic. The 220-room hotel evolved with a floor-to-ceiling renovation that included are design of the lobby, guest rooms and suites. The hotel is located nearby top NYC attractions including Central Park, Columbus Circle, Times Square, the Theater District and more.
W NEW YORK – DOWNTOWN
Featuring 217 guest rooms and offering 58 floors of sweeping city views of the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building and Hudson River, W New York – Downtown provides cutting-edge design and the ultimate in insider access around fashion, music and entertainment.
W NEW YORK – TIMES SQUARE
Located in the most famous neighbourhood in the world, W New York – Times Square, which opened in 2001, offers a modern retreat from the hustle and bustle of New York City. The hotel’s 509 guest rooms and 43 suites – including the newly renovated Extreme WOW (Presidential Suite) that also functions as an event space – combine form, function and style with cutting-edge design. W Times Square is in the heart of the theater district, with museums a few blocks north and downtown a quick subway ride away.
