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5 Luxury Hotels That Stand Out From the Crowd
Ace Hotel Brooklyn Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn’s creative spirit is on full display at this Roman and Williams-designed boutique hotel in the heart of Boerum Hill. A favorite among guests and locals alike, The Lobby is the heart of the hotel, greeting guests with attractive seating areas perfect for sipping coffee and cranking out a few emails during the day, as well as an intimate bar shaking up craft cocktails and a lineup of DJs that tend to draw a crowd come sundown. The rooms feel like cozy cabins, with locally made furniture, local art, floor-to-ceiling windows, and curated minibars. Of course, there’s a cool chef at the restaurant, As You Are: Camille Becerra (formerly De Maria) infuses her personal touch into the menu, which celebrates Brooklyn’s diverse culinary roots.
You may recognize The Langham Huntington, Pasadena from films and TV shows like Westworld, The Parent Trap, and Modern Family. The storied hotel, with its iconic architecture designed by the same folks as the nearby Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, has been a favorite retreat for celebrities, world leaders, and royalty for more than 100 years. You, too, can live like a star in one of the hotel’s refined rooms or stylish suites. Enjoy everything from afternoon tea to craft cocktails and wood-fired Wagyu steaks at the hotels bars and restaurants. Pamper yourself at Chuan Spa with treatments inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine. And don’t miss The Picture Bridge, the only one of its kind in America, now a museum showcasing 41 replica oil paintings of California landscapes.
Dreaming of a five-star Aspen escape? Live it up at the legendary Little Nell. Nestled in the heart of Aspen with breathtaking mountain views, this exclusive hotel haven is more than just a place to lay your head. Outdoor adventures like mountain biking and serene fly fishing are all at your doorstep. Hungry after a day of fun? The Nell's high-end dining spots and chic bars have you covered. Need a moment to unwind? Their spa is the ultimate sanctuary, or simply kick back in your room with its awe-inspiring views. If you're looking at a fall trip, the hotel is hosting a fall hiking retreat in partnership with luxury wellness brand Sensei from October 2-7, 2023. Expect daily movement and recovery sessions before and after each hike and host featured group wellness workshops focusing on sleep, performance, and longevity.
Located on Carbon Beach, also known as Billionaire's Beach, Malibu Beach Inn offers an exclusive coastal experience. This boutique hotel with 47 elegantly appointed rooms has a history of catering to celebrities and CEOs. Each room features private balconies with stunning views of Malibu Pier and Surf-rider Beach, along with luxurious Italian linen-covered beds, in-room fireplaces, and high-tech Japanese toilets. The hotel embraces a coastal aesthetic with coastal-inspired artwork, teak and white oak furnishings, and a soothing blueand-grey color palette. Carbon Beach Club, situated on the sands with panoramic ocean views, offers fresh, locally-sourced cuisine inspired by the Pacific and Mediterranean coasts. On-site, guests can enjoy rejuvenating spa treatments at CURE Daily Spa, explore the Mani Brother's art collection, and indulge in beach picnics and private surfboard lessons.
The name says it all at this pink-clad, seven-story hotel just outside South Beach from music icon Pharrell Williams and nightlife entrepreneur David Grutman. Trading bustle for bliss, The Goodtime Hotel features an indoor-outdoor restaurant and 24,000 square foot pool deck and lounge that host world-class DJs as its centerpiece. Spend your days here lounging at the beach club, bike riding around the neighborhood, working out at the cutting-edge gym, or hanging out in the striking all-pink library. That is, when you're not relaxing in your whimsically designed room overlooking the ocean and the city.
