Elite Traveler September-October 2015

EXPLORE NEWYORK

This Upper East Side classic has recently undergone a full refurbishment at the hands of Jacques Grange, the French interior designer whose clients have included Yves Saint Laurent. Although the common areas are flamboyant and sceney (Anna Wintour prepared for the Met Ball at the hotel earlier this year), the suite is understated and calm and a real home-away-from-home, with its own family-friendly kitchen designed by architect Piero Lissoni. The suite also comes with an art collection curated by the acclaimed Leila Heller Gallery. And what’s that scent? That’s the hotel signature fragrance designed by master perfumer Frederic Malle. Special amenities An iButler, high-class service for your pet, bespoke stroller for your baby, private services at the hotel’s Frédéric Fekkai salon. Concierge Isabel Hogan can get you tickets for anything and will even remember the temperature of your bath water. Size 2,122 sq ft Number of rooms Nine (three bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, living room, foyer, eat-in kitchen) Nightly rate From $10,000 Contact Olivier Lordonnis, general manager, olivier.lordonnis@themarkhotel.com, themarkhotel.com An avant-garde home-away-from-home PREMIER THREE-BEDROOM SUITE THE MARK

All-American traditionalism PRESIDENTIAL SUITE PARK HYATT

The two presidential suites were designed for the use of the city’s most distinguished guests, including heads of state and royalty. The floor-to-ceiling windows have south-facing views from the living area and there is a partial Central Park view from the bedroom. The open living area includes Yabu Pushelberg-designed custom furnishings, a dining table for six and a kitchen island with amenity closet, just off the butler’s pantry. Special Amenities Optional adjoining room, wine cooler that can be stocked with any requested wines, partnership with Carnegie Hall so can provide special VIP access and tickets. Plus Le Labo products, access to house car and a butler service. Size 2,239 sq ft Number of rooms Four (bedroom, one and a half bathrooms, open-plan living room, kitchen) Nightly rate $30,000 Contact Ernie Arias, director of sales and marketing, ernie.arias@hyatt.com, +1 646 774 1301, parkhyattnewyork.com

The hotel is a partner with the Central Park Conservancy and can organize personalized tours in their SUVs with the official historian Sara Cedar Miller

Words Emily Mathieson and Kristen Shirley