The Mark, New York City Built in 1927, this historical property underwent a total redesign in 2009 by famous French designer Jacques Grange to reopen as one of the top luxury hotels in New York. Located in Manhattan's ritzy Upper East Side, The Mark is similar to St. Regis or The Plaza, but you won't find any gilt moldings or crystal decals here. Rather, the decoration is contemporary with an emphasis on bold colors, graphic patterns and only a touch of glitz. Picture courtesy of Oyster.com
Avalon Hotel, Beverly Hills, Calif.. Tucked into a quiet residential corner of L.A.'s celebrity enclave is this chic boutique hotel. Formerly the Beverly Carlton, the property was artfully redesigned in 1999 by design celebrity Kelly Wearstler to make her shoot on a midcentury Italian aesthetic. To accomplish this look, she combined classic furnishings with an aqua terrazzo floor and dramatically veined Cipollino marble walls. Image courtesy of Avalon Beverly Hills
The Jefferson, Washington, D.C. In homage to Founding Father Thomas Jefferson's love of reading, the hotel's cozy library stocks contemporary magazines and newspapers, plus vintage hardcover books about the Jefferson era. Image courtesy of Oyster.com
W Hotel, Dallas, Texas Located in the upscale Victory Park area of downtown Dallas, the W's lobby, including oversize tufted couches and enormous crystal chandeliers, proves the old adage that, at least in Texas, bigger is better. The hotel is also home to trendy nightspot Ghostbar and celebrity Chef Tom Colicchio's Craft restaurant, which makes this hotel a must for both golf children and foodies. Image courtesy of Oyster.com
The Hay-Adams, Washington, D.C. A restful color palette, luxury Frette linens, antique furnishings and an elaborately detailed ceiling aren't all that this posh suite has going for it. It's also among the few D.C. hotel rooms with views of the White House, Washington Monument and Lafayette Park, aptly known as the Obamas' backyard. Image courtesy of Oyster.com
Ink48, New York City Designed by innovative architects David Rockwell and Carlos Zapata, the resort's lobby feels hot, open and luxurious. Plush peacock blue velvet couches and polished stone floors are a sleek complement to the wood-clad ceilings. Image courtesy of Oyster.com
The St. Regis, New York City Inarguably a nyc landmark, the resort's century-old Beaux-Arts features draw tourists and art aficionados equally to marvel in the Waterford crystal chandeliers, intensely detailed moldings and impeccable trompe-l'oeil murals. Picture courtesy of Oyster.com
Maison 140, Beverly Hills, Calif.. Tucked within the romantic 43-room boutique resort located only steps from Rodeo Drive, Bar Noir attracts only the most sophisticated of L.A.'s barflies that come for every absinthe tastings and also to delight in designer Kelly Wearstler's contemporary interpretation of French Chinoiserie style. Image courtesy of Maison 140
Taj Boston, Boston, Mass.. Founded in 1927, this landmark resort boasts Beaux-Arts architecture and a premier speech in Boston's historic Back Bay area. Guest suites are sumptuous, filled with European antiques and custom-designed touches. After a day spent touring the city, the beds really are a soft spot to land with Frette linens and cushy goose-down pillows, duvets and featherbeds. Picture courtesy of Taj Boston
Crosby Street Hotel, New York City Off a quiet cobblestone street in the heart of trendy SoHo is this first U.S. resort for British boutique resort chain Firmdale. Designer Kit Kemp gave the lobby's drawing room a collected-over-time appearance with global finds, first artwork and her own delightfully quirky and oh-so English aesthetic. Image courtesy of Oyster.com
Avalon Hotel, Beverly Hills, Calif.. To make a light and airy dining experience for your hotel's star clientele, designer Kelly Wearstler paired vintage 1960s Warren Platner chairs, sculptural Italian porcelain columns and aqua terrazzo flooring with floor-to-ceiling windows which overlook the equally stylish pool space. Picture courtesy of Avalon Beverly Hills
The Jefferson, Washington, D.C. Found in the heart of old downtown, just a brief walk from the White House and other nearby historical sites, this luxury resort underwent a huge renovation in 2009 to bring the almost century-old building into the 21st century. The designers added high-tech attributes like TVs concealed in mirrors and bedside housekeeping buttons to match the room's sophisticated design. Another hidden feature is a nod to Jefferson's function as an architect: The custom-designed toile bedding includes images of Monticello, the Founding Father's Virginia estate. Picture courtesy of Oyster.com
L'Ermitage, Beverly Hills, Calif.. Hidden away on a secluded residential street, the resort's A-list guests may enter and exit the property with no snapped by paparazzi through an underground VIP-only entrance. Once indoors, celebs and Hollywood power brokers may enjoy a light dinner or broker a deal at the hotel's rooftop restaurant. Image courtesy of L'Ermitage
The Mark, New York City Using its own black striped marble flooring and Italian marble tub surround, the resort's artwork deco-inspired bathrooms certainly don't scrimp on design. They're also big on concealed attributes: The mirror includes an embedded TV screen, and towel racks are heated so guests can step out of this bathtub into a toasty warm towel. Picture courtesy of Oyster.com
Taj Boston, Boston, Mass.. The hotel's prime location, in one of the city's oldest and most prestigious areas, provides sweeping views of the nation's first public botanical garden and a few of the town's famous landmarks. Available for private functions, the rooftop lounge has a history as storied as the hotel itself: This is where Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey and Artie Shaw played during the Big Band era. Image courtesy of Taj Boston
The Mark, New York City Adjacent to the resort's foodie mecca — The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges, where famous Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten whips his signature European fare — is the funky bar area where A-list celebrity sightings, such as Paul McCartney, Barbara Walters, Mick Jagger and Woody Allen, are typical. Picture courtesy of Oyster.com
The Pierre, New York City Using its prime Upper East Side address overlooking Central Park, The Pierre's rotunda reflects the resort's tony site. Artist Edward Melcarth painted the breathtaking trompe l'oeil murals in 1967, mixing classic scenes of Greco/Roman deities with what many believe to be portraits of affluent people of the moment. For instance, a woman with young kids bears a striking resemblance to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Picture courtesy of The Pierre
Crosby Street Hotel, New York City As one of the first Manhattan hotels to accomplish gold LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, the Crosby takes green badly. Creative use of recycled materials, energy efficient lighting and the extensive usage of low-VOC building substances, such as carpets, paints and stains, all contributed to this prestigious designation. Picture courtesy of Oyster.com
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