Hotel Maria Cristina If you are looking for impeccable service, a beautifully located hotel, and the most luxury option in San Sebastian, the only place to stay in town is Maria Cristina. The Design The location is tough to beat: the hotel is surrounded with historic promenades and gardens on every side, and is sandwiched between beautiful sandy beaches and the colorful landmarks of La Concha and La Zurriola. The rooms are comfortable, spacious, and elegantly designed in a grey-and-white…

The Greenwich Hotel, NYC Who: The Godfather – who also happens to be the Godfather of hospitality. Robert De Niro may be an Oscar winner and world-renowned actor, producer, and director, but he is also a restauranteur-extraordinaire, co-founder of high-end Japanese Nobu eateries (which are now spread over 25 worldwide locations), the man behind the Mediterranean Tribeca Grill, and Italian restaurant Locanda Verde, as well as the owner of many flawless hotel properties around the world. One such flawless property…

The Whitby Why we like it: The Whitby is part of the Firmdale Group, which is synonymous with elegant design. It’s one of those places where you walk in and think “wow, you’re pretty.” It’s sophisticated English charm in the heart of Manhattan. When you’re coming into NYC for work, and you need to be in the center of everything, you really can’t beat the location of The Whitby. It’s one of those places where if you are a true…