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The Lowell feels more like an elegant Upper East Side residence than a conventional Manhattan hotel. Individually styled rooms, wood-burning fireplaces and discreet, deeply personal service create the polished privacy that has long drawn fashion royalty including Cindy Crawford.

Kobe Bryant was celebrated as a Hublot ambassador in the penthouse of The London West Hollywood in 2013. This was an event rather than an overnight stay, but the rooftop setting captures the hotel's particular brand of Los Angeles glamour. Large suites, skyline views and a position between West Hollywood and Beverly Hills make it feel designed for private gatherings above the city.

1 Hotel West Hollywood softens the Sunset Strip with reclaimed wood, living greenery and a rooftop pool opening toward the Los Angeles skyline. Gwyneth Paltrow joined the hotel’s 2019 grand-opening celebration, a natural match for a property built around polished design and an eco-conscious point of view. The atmosphere is relaxed but unmistakably star-ready: sunlight across earthy rooms, cocktails above the city and a front-row address for Hollywood after dark.

Nobu Hotel Miami Beach brings a quieter Japanese sensibility to Miami’s oceanfront glamour, pairing warm natural textures with sunrise views, private balconies and effortless access to the sand. Demi Lovato spent four nights in the expansive Asahi Villa before her 2020 Super Bowl performance, enjoying Nobu room service and the property’s polished calm. It is a sleek celebrity hideaway where restorative mornings flow easily into scene-setting dinners by the sea.

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes brings Italian-palazzo scale to a secluded lakefront resort, with palms, polished marble, a vast spa and long views over landscaped grounds. Kobe Bryant was here with the Lakers during the 2009 NBA Finals, when the team chose the property’s calm remove from downtown Orlando to protect its focus. That championship chapter gives the resort a compelling sense of purpose: grand without feeling showy, private without losing the warmth of a Florida escape.

At Fouquet's New York, the emphasis is on a five-star hotel stay in New York. The hotel keeps the mood understated, leaving the wider destination at the centre of the trip.

Montage Kapalua Bay puts its setting first on the pristine shores of Kapalua Bay. It is a well-placed retreat with an easy relationship to the streets and character of Maui.

Four Seasons Resort Oahu is a resort in Hawaii. The experience is deliberately straightforward, giving guests a composed base while the destination itself supplies the sense of occasion.

A garden sets the tone at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, an unfussy retreat in Orlando. From here, the wider experience of Orlando remains close at hand.

Nestled in Miami Beach's renowned Surfside quarter, this iconic retreat delivers opulent, ocean-view accommodation with privileged access to private sandy beaches. Embrace The A-list lifestyle with gourmet dining, indulgent poolside relaxation, and exclusive exposure to Miami's sparkling cultural scene.

The Fairmont Grand Del Mar provides a hotel stay in San Diego, keeping the experience focused and unfussy. The strongest reason to choose it is the chance to explore the destination from a settled base.

Destination views set the tone at The Little Nell, a polished retreat at the foot of Colorado's Aspen Mountain. From here, the wider experience of Aspen remains close at hand.

Positioned along Chicago's prestigious Magnificent Mile just steps from the Museum of Contemporary Art, The Peninsula Chicago offers award-winning luxury with spacious rooms featuring city views, 42-inch flat-screen TVs, and marble bathrooms, plus an Asian-inspired spa and semi-Olympic indoor pool surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows. With celebrated dining at The Lobby restaurant, legendary afternoon tea service, and the historic Water Tower Place directly across the street, this sophisticated hotel provides world-class Peninsula hospitality in one of Chicago's most coveted locations.

Steps from the Magnificent Mile's luxury shopping and dining, Four Seasons Chicago showcases stunning remodeled accommodations with marble bathrooms, Le Labo toiletries, and panoramic skyline or Lake Michigan views, plus the acclaimed 7th-floor Adorn Bar & Restaurant and luxurious spa with 50-foot indoor pool. Perfectly positioned with 900 North Michigan Shops directly below and Millennium Park just 1.5 miles away, this prestigious hotel delivers world-class Four Seasons service in one of Chicago's most coveted locations.

The Peninsula Hotel sits in Los Angeles, bringing together a rooftop pool, Michelin-starred dining and a garden. The result is a five-star stay with a clear sense of place.