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…

Belmond Splendido Why we like it: Two words: infinity pool. If that’s all you ever knew of Belmond Splendido, you would pretty much have a big part of the essence of staying in one of the most beautiful hotels in Italy. It’s one of the most romantic places in the world. It is part of the Belmond portfolio, which means that it is inevitably going to be nothing short of exquisite, authentic, romantic, and everything that a vacation for two…