Renovated by Ian Schrager, this hotel is the in-place for rock stars, models and artists and has become popular thanks to its charm and intimate atmosphere. A beautiful chimney, oak ceilings, carmine-cut velvet upholstered sofas are awaiting you in this refined decor, with its warm, friendly tones. Exceptional wall tapestries, ingenious furniture by renowned designers, as well as fine art, harmonize with materials and fabrics selected by artist Julian Schnabel, in collaboration with Michael Overington and Anda Andrei. The result : a private residence-style hotel with rich influences.  Not to be missed : the very charming glazed terrace with small lounges, which encircles the building and offers a superb view of Gramercy Park.

Since its creation, just eighteen years ago, this adorable boutique hotel regularly welcomes Hollywood celebrities visiting New York. A few steps from Central Park and the chic boutiques of Madison Avenue and Park Avenue, the Lowell Hotel is proof that there is a charming alternative to the 1,000 room mega-structures which are springing up in the sky-scraping forest of the city.

Located in the South Beach area of Miami on Collins Avenue, at 20th Street, this establishment is close by the cultural centre,  and clubs, restaurants and shops. Surrounded by a tropical garden, the resort has a sublime view of the ocean.