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Escape Manhattan without leaving New York City. This exclusive island resort on Governors Island offers a tranquil retreat just a 7-minute ferry ride from Lower Manhattan. 60 glamping-inspired suites with harbor views. Full-service spa with hydrotherapy circuit. Infinity pool overlooking the Statue of Liberty. Farm-to-table restaurant using ingredients from the island’s urban farm.
The ultimate beach getaway without leaving New York City. Located steps from the Rockaway Beach boardwalk, this surf-inspired resort features 45 rooms with ocean views, a heated outdoor pool, and a beach bar serving tropical cocktails. Surfboard rentals and lessons available. The beachside restaurant serves fresh seafood and wood-fired pizza.
The epicenter of Brooklyn cool. The Williamsburg Hotel features industrial-chic design with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Manhattan skyline. The stunning rooftop pool and bar is the hottest summer destination in the borough. Harvey restaurant serves seasonal New American cuisine. 150 rooms blend raw concrete and warm wood.
Sleek, modern luxury in the heart of Tribeca. 189 rooms designed by Yabu Pushelberg with custom furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows. CUT by Wolfgang Puck serves prime steaks with skyline views. The rooftop bar offers craft cocktails and panoramic city vistas. Indoor pool with underwater music system.
A sanctuary of calm in Tribeca combining old-world charm with modern luxury. 88 individually designed rooms with antique furnishings, Moroccan tile, and Tibetan silk rugs. The Shibui Spa features a 250-year-old Japanese farmhouse reconstructed within a lantern-lit pool. Complimentary town car service within Manhattan.
Brand-new waterfront condominium in the booming Long Island City neighborhood. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath unit offers breathtaking Manhattan skyline views from every room. Floor-to-ceiling windows, European oak flooring, Italian marble bathrooms, and Bosch appliances. Resort-style amenities. Steps from the 7 train.
Stunning waterfront colonial with panoramic views of the Verrazzano Bridge. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and an in-ground pool with cabana. Gourmet kitchen with granite island and double ovens. Master suite with bay window and walk-in closet. Two-car attached garage. Manicured landscaping with stone patio and outdoor kitchen.
Breathtaking full-floor penthouse with 360-degree Manhattan skyline views. 3-bedroom masterpiece spanning 2,800 sq ft with floor-to-ceiling windows. 30-foot great room for entertaining. Spa-like master bath. Private rooftop terrace with outdoor kitchen and hot tub. Full-service building with concierge, valet, pool, wine storage.