Laura Dannen Redman

An hour’s seaplane ride north of the city in one of the great remaining mountain wildernesses is a standout luxury lodge with a conscience.

In a Robb Report exclusive, we tour the new penthouse suite at the historic hotel, fresh off an eight-year, multibillion-dollar renovation.

N.Y.C.’s hotel scene received a much needed boost of adrenaline, with iconic hotels getting major overhauls and flashy newcomers showing what five-star service and style truly mean.

For adventure seekers, the ultimate luxury these days is access to biodiversity, natural wonders, and high-end, safari-style lodges where you could want for nothing, even in the middle of the desert.

We have compiled a select list of luxury properties that have ascended to a rarefied pantheon: classic hotels around the world that transcend trends to achieve genuine greatness.