Four Hotels That Crush It on Views, Vibes, and Very Good Beds
Explore four standout U.S. hotels—from California cliffs to Virginia horse country—where luxury, design, and wellness meet elevated hospitality
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The Lodge at Torrey Pines
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11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, California
Set atop the soaring seaside cliffs in La Jolla, this AAA Five Diamond retreat overlooks the iconic Torrey Pines Golf Course with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. The picturesque resort offers 170 luxury guest rooms, two exquisite dining options, and a full-service spa featuring marine- and botanical-inspired treatments. With world-class options nearby for golfing, hiking, and swimming, The Lodge is the ideal destination to delight in a treasured and extraordinary travel experience on the California coast.
Santa Monica Proper Hotel
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700 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA
For relaxed sophistication that boasts California’s laid-back lifestyle, the Kelly Wearstler-designed hotel holds 267 guest rooms and suites. Frequent travelers will appreciate its specially designed furniture with signature beds and floor-to-ceiling windows that allow for ample natural lighting. The Surey Space spa has an Eastern focus, including custom Ayurvedic practices to support physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Guests can enjoy rooftop restaurant Calabra that blends California and Mediterranean cuisine or linger in the art-filled lobby lounge Palma, serving light bites, mezcals or boutique wines.
M Social Downtown New York
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55 Church St., New York, NY
Millennium Hotels and Resorts will introduce M Social Downtown New York, a newly reimagined lifestyle property in the Financial District, designed specifically for business travelers. Offering a prime location with direct access to financial centers and iconic neighborhoods of Wall Street and the World Trade Center, the hotel offers business travelers a streamlined, sophisticated environment for both work and leisure. The 569 renovated rooms, including 98 suites designed with the business-conscious traveler in mind, offer state-of-the-art workspaces, each with expansive views of downtown Manhattan. The six versatile function rooms spanning 3,550 square feet of meetings and event spaces will provide the latest technology, including 98-inch 4K screens.
Salamander Middleburg
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500 North Pendleton Street, Middleburg, VA
Set on 340 acres amid Virginia’s famed horse and wine country, Salamander Middleburg is designed to blend into the natural environment in which it sits. One of only five U.S. properties to hold separate Forbes Five Star ratings for accommodations, dining, and spa, the resort features 168 rooms, including 17 suites, a 23,000-square-foot spa, a full-service equestrian center with a 22-stall stable, Virginia Piedmont-inspired dining, a dedicated cooking studio, wine bar, and a unique array of banquet facilities.
