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Waldorf Astoria New York

Keys: 375
Design: AvroKO, Jean-Louis Deniot, Pierre-Yves Rochon, SOM, and Wimberly Interiors
Why we love it: After an eight-year, $2 billion transformation, the landmark destination has emerged as a showstopping homage to its storied Art Deco past. A powerhouse group led the refresh, which returned the property to its original grandeur while reinvigorating the historic building with a refined, decidedly 21st-century aesthetic.
Owner: Dajia Insurance Group | Operator: Hilton