<\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n10 \u2013 The Allison Inn & Spa, Newberg (OR)<\/strong>
\nStarting at USD 405+ per night<\/em>
\nLess than an hour drive from Portland, The Allison and its 77 rooms and 8 suites sits in view of snowcapped mountain ranges, rolling hillsides, 200 working vineyards, and agricultural farmlands in the heart of the Willamette Valley, the jewel of Oregon’s Wine Country. Explore the manicured gardens, enroll in restorative yoga sessions and gaze at the 32-page wine book list at the signature restaurant, JORY.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n9 \u2013 Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Big Island (HI)<\/strong>
\nStarting at USD 845+ per night<\/em>
\nSet on Hawaii Island\u2019s exclusive Kona-Kohala Coast, this understatedly gorgeous, isolated resort offers 243 rooms that capture the essence of Hawaiian design, culture and tradition. Sitting on a secluded half-mile of white sand oceanfront, this resort offers incredible amenities and services: seawater and freshwater swimming pools; an open-air spa; a three-room gym with lap pool; and yoga, personal training, water sports and a full menu of fitness classes are offered daily.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n8 \u2013 The Plaza Hotel, New York City (NY)<\/strong>
\nStarting at USD 616+ per night<\/em>
\nThe Plaza Hotel offers 282 distinctive guestrooms, including 73 luxurious suites boasting the largest sizes of any luxury hotel in New York City. There are also 29 lavish Legacy Suites featuring contemporary decor that is elegant and timeless, all complemented with personal pre-arrival concierge, butler service and more. The storied Palm Court still is New York\u2019s premier destination for Afternoon Tea, and the address of the hotel is second to none for shoppers, business travelers and lovers of Central Park.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n7 \u2013 Hotel Emma, San Antonio (TX)<\/strong>
\nStarting at USD 345+ per night<\/em>
\nRefurbished from a 19th century brewery, Hotel Emma is a boutique luxury hotel offering elegant and warm accommodations, a rooftop terrace pool, and many fine dining experiences. Bathrooms impress with claw-foot tubs, hand-painted tiles, and Malin + Goetz amenities. Foodies will appreciate the location of the hotel, right in the heart of the Pearl Brewery district, famous for its chef-owned restaurants and a weekend farmers\u2019 market.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n6 \u2013 Twin Farms, Barnard (VT)<\/strong>
\nStarting at USD 1,500+ per night<\/em>
\nTwin Farms is a unique country estate in Vermont, situated on hundreds of hectares of wildflower meadows, hardwood forests, ancient gardens and private ponds \u2013 ie. the perfect getaway for East Coasters. The original 1790s farmhouse and lodge have been converted into gracious living and dining rooms and the property now offers 20 elegant suites and guest cottages, each with its own interior design style. A guide is readily available for walks through the surrounding woods and an on-call chauffeur for local outings. <\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n5 \u2013 Park Hyatt New York, New York City (NY)<\/strong>
\nStarting at USD 725+ per night<\/em>
\nThis hotel houses 210 spacious rooms and suites, an Asian-inspired Spa Nalai, and a panoramic indoor swimming pool on the first 25 floors of one of Manhattan\u2019s most expensive towers. Being located just south of Central Park and close to Carnegie Hall \u2013 in the heart of Midtown \u2013 it is only natural that the property includes amazing art: about 300 contemporary works of art curated in a partnership with nearby MoMA.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n4 \u2013 The Sanctuary Hotel, Kiawah Island (SC)<\/strong>
\nStarting at USD 510+ per night<\/em>
\nThe Sanctuary at Kiawah Island, a grand resort resembling an old Southern estate, offers a spectacular beachfront setting, fine dining and first-class spa. Kiawah is an acclaimed golf destination and a nature-oriented community minutes from charming Charleston boasting 5 championship golf courses, 24 tennis courts, and 6 pools. Guests appreciate the warm southern hospitality, Plantation colonial d\u00e9cor and unobstructed Atlantic Ocean views from almost all 255 rooms.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n3 \u2013 The Peninsula Beverly Hills Hotel, Los Angeles (CA)<\/strong>
\nStarting at USD 595+ per night<\/em>
\nThe Peninsula Beverly Hills offers 140 rooms, 38 suites and 17 uber-private villas, nestled among lush tropical gardens in the heart of Beverly Hills. The Roof Garden is a favorite among Hollywood\u2019s finest and serves as the perfect retreat after a day shopping on the nearby Rodeo Drive, or after meetings at Century City. And whatever the room you book, The Peninsula Beverly Hills<\/a> will check you in and out at your preferred time.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n2 \u2013 Auberge du Soleil, Napa Valley (CA)<\/strong>
\nStarting at USD 725+ per night<\/em>
\nAuberge du Soleil is an elegant Napa Valley boutique hotel nestled in a 33-acre sunlit olive grove and offering dramatic views of the wine country. The Mediterranean-styled property is famous for its Michelin-starred restaurant, chic rooms and perfect service. Decades after it opened, Auberge du Soleil continues to be a timeless destination where guests return time and again for its natural beauty, tranquility and unmistakable romance.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n1 \u2013 The St. Regis New York, New York City (NY)<\/strong>
\nStarting at USD 875+ per night<\/em>
\nFounded more than a century ago, The St. Regis New York is located on prestigious Fifth Avenue, in the heart of midtown Manhattan and just a few blocks away from Central Park. At the forefront of design, the hotel features bespoke designer suites imagined in partnership with luxury brands: Dior, Tiffany, and Bentley. Relax with afternoon tea, unwind at the state-of-the-art St. Regis Athletic Club or marvel at top-shelf bartenders at King Cole Bar, the award-winning bar where the original Bloody Mary was invented.<\/p>\n
Every once in a while, a hotel gains unanimous praise from guests, industry professionals and travel experts and…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":91,"featured_media":170724,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[7246,1245],"yoast_head":"\nGeoffrey Ravoire<\/strong>
\nFounder of UNITIATE, Geoffrey is a Marketing Expert, Luxury Specialist and Hospitality Enthusiast. Wherever he goes, his early career and personal interests have always helped him nurture and cultivate a passion for the Travel and Leisure industries. French born, Geoffrey has accumulated an extensive experience abroad, thanks to regular visits to foreign countries but also thanks to years of expatriation. Currently based in Chicago, Geoffrey has already lived and worked in New York, Shanghai, Singapore and Monaco. You can meet Geoffrey on Twitter<\/a> and Linkedin<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"