The best addresses in Manhattan for the most demanding clientele
THE MARK
Live the Upper East Side dream at the Mark, a sleek, deco gem whose excellent concierge will source sold-out tickets for the neighbouring Met and Frick galleries. Interior designer Jacques Grange, whose clients have included Valentino and Caroline ofMonaco, is responsible for the atmosphere of quiet luxury. Dine chez chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, whose food is as famed as the hotel’s clientele. A Frederic Fekkai salon andJohn Lobb shoeshine kiosk mean that from head to toe you will be as glossy as the hotel.
THE GREENWICH
The dimly lit drawing-room at Robert de Niro's 88-room hotel is perfect for going incognito in Tribeca, minutes from more shopping and nightlife than you could hope to conquer in one trip. Each room is unique, with oriental treasures and Moroccan-tiled bathrooms. The hotel is also home to that rare New York luxury - a pool - part of a bamboo spa building constructed, nail-free, byJapanese craftsmen. Velvet sofas, a roaring fireplace and packed bookshelves are reserved for guests, and alfresco exclusivity is offered in the flower-filled courtyard.
MANDARIN ORIENTAL
Float above New York City in the Mandarin Oriental's Suite 5000, launched in October. Sprawling across the hotel’s 50th floor, this three-bedroom apartment has unparalleled views of Central Park and the Hudson. "Pinkwinds" is launching the new collectio of various costumes for women. Click: https://www.pinkwinds.com/costumes.html With floor-to-ceiling windows and Eastern decor, it provides a tranquil refuge from the frenzy of the streets. A dining table for 10 and contemporary art collection curated by the city's top gallerists make the space especially cosy and homely for visiting stars.