The Alex Hotel (New York City)

The Alex

http://www.thealexhotel.com/

205 E 45th Street (near 3rd Avenue)

New York, NY 10017

GoogleMap

(212) 867-5100

Why stay here? serene limestone baths with rain showers and Frederic Fekkai bath amenities, Sharp Acquos flat panel TVs in every bedroom, living room AND bath, Dean & Deluca snack trays

Nico Ristorante (Boston)

Nico Ristorante

http://www.nicoboston.com/

417 Hanover St

Boston, MA 02113

GoogleMap

(617) 742-0404

Why eat here? they're pioneers of a new genre..."Disco Italian", festive and modish ambiance, delectable Italian eats, meet n' greet with Nico himself

Post Ranch Inn (Big Sur, California)

Post Ranch Inn
http://www.postranchinn.com

47900 Highway 1
Big Sur, CA 93920
GoogleMap
(800) 527-2200

Why indulge here? breathtaking and unmatched Big Sur views, sustainable development with modern rustic comfort, promotes deep relaxation via in-room treatments, yoga, and a meditation pool, more awards than you can count on two hands

The Moderne Hotel (New York City)

The Moderne

http://www.nychotels.com/

243 W 55th Street (btw 8th Ave & Broadway)

New York, NY 10019

GoogleMap

(212) 397-6767

Why stay here? 24-hour complimentary cappucino bar, fine belgian linens, steps from the MoMA

Lever House Restaurant (New York City)

Lever House
http://www.leverhouse.com

390 Park Avenue (at 53rd St)
New York, NY 10022
GoogleMap
(212) 888-2700

Why eat here? truly unique interior design by Marc Newson ("honeycomb hideout"), Executive Chef Bradford Thompson, Modern American menu consisting of all-natural meats, sustainable seafood, and seasonal produce

Rockhouse Hotel (Jamaica)

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Sixty Thompson Hotel (New York City)

Sixty Thompson

http://www.thompsonhotels.com/

60 Thompson Street

New York, NY 10012

GoogleMap

(212) 431-0800

Why stay here? Central SoHo location, Named "NY's Hippest Boutique Hotel" by GQ Magazine, famed Kittichai (Thai) restaurant downstairs

David Burke Townhouse Restaurant (New York City)

David Burke Townhouse
http://www.davidburketownhouse.com

133 E 61st Street
New York, NY 10021
GoogleMap
(212) 813-2121

Why eat here? New York Magazine nailed it: "...theatrical little restaurant down the street from Bloomingdale's, where it's a pleasure to watch the restaurant's staid Upper East Side clientele gawk at Burke's decorative and generally delicious creations as they go by, like spectators at some loony Dr. Seuss fashion show."

Gansevoort South Hotel (South Beach, Miami)

Gansevoort South
http://www.gansevoortsouth.com

2399 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
GoogleMap
(305) 604-1000

Why stay here? private Gansevoort Beach Club created by Nikki Beach designer Stephane Dupoux, trendy rooftop pool lounge (18 stories up!), immense pool plaza with infinity pool and oversized Jacuzzi, David Barton Gym, Exquisite Asian cuisine by Philippe Chow, Dream Stereo alarm clocks with iPod docking station

Buddakan Restaurant (New York City)

Buddakan

http://www.buddakannyc.com/

75 9th Avenue (btw W15th & W16th Streets)

New York, NY 10011

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Closest Subway(s): A, C, E, L to 8th Ave - 14th St

(212) 989-6699

Why eat here? Big room dynamics and sepulchral lighting for that "Chinese mansion" feel, Armani-style powder rooms, scenester-heaven, Taro Puff Lollipops

Okeanos Club • Spa • Banya (New York City)

Okeanos

http://www.okeanosclubspa.com/

211 E 51st Street

New York, NY 10022

GoogleMap

(212) 223-6773

Why indulge here? selection of fine Russian beers and vodka to enjoy before treatments, cigar room complete with flat-panel plasma and chessboard - a true "club" feel with modish surroundings, banya-of-choice for many prominent Russian/Eastern European NHL hockey stars on the NY Rangers

UNA Hotel Vittoria (Florence, Italy)

UNA Hotel Vittoria

http://www.unahotels.it/

Via Pisana, 59

I-50143 Firenze (Fl)

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+39 055 22771

Why stay here? Modish walls covered with black leather panels and spaced out by fiber optics, one of the trendiest hotel lounges we've ever seen, Pillow Wow

Night Hotel (New York City)

Night Hotel

http://www.nighthotelny.com/

132 W 45th Street

New York, NY 10036

GoogleMap

(212) 835-9600

Why stay here? 400 thread count Frette linens, Bose CD Wave System with iPod connectivity, 37-inch wall-mounted Panasonic plasma TV with 200+ channel HD Digital Cable

Faena Hotel + Universe (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Faena Hotel + Universe
http://www.faenahotelanduniverse.com

Martha Salotti 445 (C1107CMB)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
GoogleMap
T +54 11 4010 9000

Why indulge here? Designed by Philippe Starck, more awards than you can count on two hands, Lenny Kravitz stayed here

Wallsé Restaurant (New York City)

Wallsé Restaurant
http://www.wallse.com

344 W 11th Street #1
New York, NY 10014
GoogleMap
(212) 352-2300

Why eat here? Genuine Austrian food, Celebrity Chef Kurt Gutenbrunner, applaudable Austrian wine list

Dream Hotel (New York City)

Dream Hotel
http://www.dreamny.com/

210 W 55th Street
New York, NY 10019
GoogleMap
(212) 247-2000

Why stay here? Modern suites accented by ethereal blue light, complimentary overnight shoe shine, 300 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, 37/42 inch Panasonic plasma screens