The Greenwich Hotel

The Greenwich Hotel was opened by New York hoteliers Ira Drukier and Richard Born, together with Raphael and Robert DeNiro. The common areas of the Greenwich set the tone for craftsmanship throughout. With twelve-foot ceilings, bookshelves and a wood-burning fireplace, the Drawing Room is the perfect place for an intimate lunch. Lining one side of the room are antique mirrored glass and French doors that lead to a small courtyard, where guests can dine beneath latticed vines.

There are 88 rooms, of which no two are alike. The furnishing have been drawn from a wide range of cultural influences – from the hand-loomed Tibetan rugs to the patterns of Moroccan tiles, to the reclaimed wood details throughout, natural materials have been used. Rooms have Dux beds, oak floors, soaking tubs and small libraries. Shibui Spa, a true haven for relaxation and rejuvenation, houses a lantern-lit swimming pool and lounge under the roof of a 250-year old wood and bamboo farmhouse. There are four separate treatment rooms, a shiatsu room, and 1000 sq ft fitness room.

Locanda Verde is a casual, neighborhood Italian inn and adjoins The Greenwich Hotel serving Andrew Carmellini’s riffs on Italian cooking. It is an airy, bustling, high-ceilinged space, flooded with light and open to the street.