I may move here--this place offers a typewriter and Polaroid camera in the lobby.

This hotel probably has more traditions than any hotel in the world. Among them, the tradition of serving PB&J in the lobby every night at 10.

This might be one of the most beautiful resorts I've ever seen. It was started by an ex-Elle Decor editor and you can really see how refined her eye is here. Beautiful, beautiful rooms. Plus, there are 100 ducks who live on the property!

Bulgari shampoo in the bathroom? Don't mind if I do.

Any hotel that has something called a "Wet Deck" is for me.

This is definitely a hip hotel that I would love to stay in....

Next to La Quinta this is my absolute most favorite place to stay in PS. Designed by Jonathan Adler the whole place if fun and quirky (used to be the Givency spa in its heyday, I believe). The fire pits both inside and outside are fabulous places to have a drinky wink as is Mr. Parker's. The Next to La Quinta this is my absolute most favorite place to stay in PS. Designed by Jonathan Adler the whole place if fun and quirky (used to be the Givency spa in its heyday, I believe). The fire pits both inside and outside are fabulous places to have a drinky wink as is Mr. Parker's. The restaurant outside is great too (can't remember the name). The spa is great but doesn't come close to La Quinta. I've heard the Hermes amenities are a thing of the past which is a real shame.… see moresee less

I've heard great things about this hotel. Tons of my friends have stayed there and when they have the palm springs international film festival, all the celebs stay here.

Awesome, but $$$. Love the spa and the soaking pool.

I'm a huge Kelly Werstler fan so this is one of my faves.

These places are always great and so inventive!

Make sure to add your pet to the VIP (Very Important Pets) register at check-in!

This place is a total dazzler! From having the curtain controls next to your bed to nail polish dryers, they've thought of every possible convenience!

Molton Brown amenities in the bathroom, three-star Michelin chef in the kitchen. Sounds like a good deal to me!

It's London's equivalent to Soho's Crosby Street Hotel--beyond chic. They even have a screening room!

It's London's equivalent to Soho's Crosby Street Hotel--beyond chic. They even have a screening room!

Over Christmas/New Years they have an ice skating rink in the courtyard. Very cool to see kiddies ice skating while their parents had a drink in the hall.

It makes sense that the luxurious Plaza Athenee is home to the culinary genius of Chef Alain Ducasse. His food is just incredible!

A classic but always hip.

beautiful place. If you don't stay here at least stop by for a drink at the little cabana style bar down by the water.

We stayed at Kona Village Resort which is close to and, I think, owned by Four Seasons. It is quiet and refined. Demographically, slightly on the older side though.

Maybe one of the best spas I've been to -- I was there when I was pregnant and they had so many treatments just for me!

Talk about old Hollywood glamour! They host a big polo match here so if you like the ponies, this is your place.

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Yeah, I think I'm going to be OK with the beachfront massage stations.

If you've named your hotel "Vain" it seems that you're pretty much aiming to be hip. ;)

todi

When a hotel has its own CD compilation it's pretty much automatically in the "hip" category.

This hotel owns a big art collection that includes works by Warhol, Keith Haring, and Julian Schnabel.

One of my favorite lunch spots!

Great bar/restaurant in the lobby

This place crosses over from "hip" to "annoying" occasionally, but it's still a fun place to check out.

Every room here has its own espresso machine so you can pump yourself up and then chill on the balcony.

Bar @ The Viceroy

They have a "Family Pool" here which is like a dream come true for those of us who hate to swim with kids.

worth the drive up for the view and a drink. much more cost effective than actually staying here!

Probably the newest hotel in town. Nice... hip... very W. They have a few bars and all will be crowded around SXSW. Kind of strange floor plan however. If you're planning on meeting someone there, it's tough because there are a dozen different little rooms in the bar.

Convenient downtown location, but with stylish sophistication you expect from the W.

Convenient downtown location, but with stylish sophistication you expect from the W.

classic Philippe Starck style hotel. we stopped in for a drink at the Long Bar. They have some boutique cocktails. Vibe is really hip... be prepared.

Great service at the Sanderson and, if you're a guest, it's the perfect central London place to get an after-hours drink. Rooms are a little small though.

How can you not love a hotel with a billiard room?

They actually offer synchronized swimming lessons here.

How many hotels do you know that have their own aviary, not to mention a pet farm for the kids?!?

Every seasoned traveler I know keeps talking about this place non-stop. It looks amazing!

Amaze

We had a long walk due to heavy traffic.

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It's decor is very lean, but really stunning.

The small but very functional rooms here are each modeled after the four elements.

The aesthetic here is very mid-century/Eames-y. Very clean and simple, which is what I like about it.