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Where to stay in New York City

If you plan to visit this summer and haven't figured out where to stay, trust this list.

ANDAZ WALL STREET

Type: Business Location: Located in lower Manhattan's Financial District; walking distance from Battery Park and the Statue of Liberty ferry. Look: Blandly corporate on the outside; bright and contemporary with natural woods and pale hues inside. Crowd: A largely Gen X business crowd mixed with holidaying Europeans. Rooms: The 253 rooms (the smallest measures 345sq ft) marry smart functionality with pleasant minimalism. Eating & drinking: Farm-to-table breakfasts and lunches at Wall & Water. A convivial beer garden opens in the summer. Best thing: The spacious rooms include a complimentary mini-bar, stocked with snacks and juices. Worst thing: The neighbourhood, on the upper reaches of the Financial District, shuts down at night. Price: Doubles from US$249 (Rs15,600) 75 Wall Street (+1 212 590 1234; www.newyork.wallstreet.andaz.hyatt.com ) 

THE CARLYLE HOTEL

The Carlyle Hotel

Type: Splurge Location: Anchors a prime corner on the posh Upper East Side, steps from the Museum Mile and designer boutiques. Look: Classic New York, with art deco flourishes in the lobby and creamy, residential-style décor in the guest rooms. Crowd:  John F Kennedy, Princess Diana and George Clooney have all stayed here. Rooms: Of the 187 rooms, 64 are suites and many have pianos. Tower suites have magnificent views of Central Park. Eating & drinking: The Café Carlyle (with its A-list cabaret acts) and gorgeously muralled Bemelmans Bar are NYC institutions. Best thing: Grand touches such as white-gloved elevator attendants; scrumptious Kiehl's amenities. Worst thing: Limited subway access in the area; exorbitant fees for basics such as in-room Wi-Fi. Price: Doubles from US$675 (Rs42,150) 35 East 76th Street (+1 212 744 1600; www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/the-carlyle-new-york )

LOEWS REGENCY HOTEL

Loews Regency Hotel

Type: Child-friendly Location: The ultra-tony Park Avenue location is a few blocks from FAO Schwartz and Central Park. Look: Reopened in January 2014 after a renovation, it's now sleeker and less fussy. Crowd: Captains of industry and families with young children somehow co-inhabit this space without clashing. Rooms: The 379 rooms are done up in crisp grey and beige hues, with bathrooms walled in white marble. Eating & drinking: Besides the Regency Bar & Grill, there is an adjoining take-out coffee bar, Saint Ambroeus. Best thing: Children under 18 stay free and receive welcome gifts, plus in-room milk and cookies. Worst thing: The restaurant's popularity with the Power Breakfast crowd means tables are scarce for families. Price: Doubles from US$479 (Rs29,900) 540 Park Avenue (+1 212 759 4100; www.loewshotels.com/en/Regency-Hotel )

CROSBY STREET HOTEL

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Type: Boutique Location: On a quiet, cobbled street on the eastern edge of SoHo. Look: An 11-storey, brick-and-glass building that seamlessly blends in with the cast-iron former factories in the area. Crowd: International sophisticates young and old, including Ryan Gosling, Heidi Klum and Oliver Stone. Rooms: The 86 quirky-chic guest rooms are flooded with light from floor-to-ceiling windows. Eating & drinking: A rooftop garden supplies much of the produce for The Crosby Bar. Best thing: The Sunday night film club (open to the public) screens movies in the 99-seat cinema. Worst thing: No food or drink service in the lovely outdoor Sculpture Garden. Price: Doubles from US$525 (Rs32,800) 79 Crosby Street (+1 212 226 6400; www.firmdalehotels.com/new-york/crosby-street-hotel )

STANDARD HIGH LINE

Standard High Line

Type: Hip Location: In the beating heart of the Meatpacking District, and literally straddling the High Line park Look: Two 18-storey, glass-and-concrete slabs propped up on steel trusses, with a ‘runway' to the front desk. Crowd: Chic jetsetters, a smattering of Google execs, plus A-listers such as Jay-Z, Madonna and Miranda Kerr. Rooms: With a modish '60s décor, the 338 rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows that face the Hudson River. Eating & drinking: Two rooftop clubs: The Top of the Standard and Le Bain Discotheque. The Standard Grill serves upscale comfort food. Best thing: Deep soaking tubs with views; access to the clubs, which are very popular in summer. Worst thing: This is not a place to catch up on your sleep, as revellers throng the clubs until 4am. Price: Doubles from US$428 (Rs26,700) 848 Washington Street (+1 212 645 4646; http://standardhotels.com/high-line ) 

AFFINIA DUMONT

Affinia Dumont

Type: Long stay Location: Its location is close to the Empire State Building, as well as a concentration of authentic Indian grocers and restaurants. Look: Unassuming brick exterior leads to a cheerful, low-key lobby accented with club chairs and sports-themed art. Crowd: A mixture of sightseeing couples and families, and solo business travellers staying anywhere from a few nights to a few weeks. Rooms: The 241 suites are spotless, with large kitchens. Skyline suites come with a telescope and offer views of the Chrysler Building. Eating & drinking: A complimentary wine hour in the early evening. No on-site restaurant but there is room service throughout the day. Best thing: The gym is state-of-the-art, and the hotel also offers free in-room exercise kits and bicycle rental. Worst thing: Despite the suites' roominess (especially at this price point), the décor is decidedly uninspiring. Price: Doubles from US$289 (Rs18,000) 150 East 34th Street (+1 212 481 7600; www.affinia.com/New-York-City-Hotel.aspx?name=Affinia-Dumont )

Type: Characterful Location: In a rapidly gentrifying part of upper Chelsea, a few blocks from the Flatiron district and Madison Square Garden. Look: Simultaneously hip and approachable, with graffiti art and plaid-upholstered armchairs. Crowd: Savvy 20- and 30-something media types and musicians, with locals floating in and out of the vast, charmingly rumpled lobby. Rooms: Dormitory-chic is the prevailing aesthetic in the 260 rooms, which range from cramped-but-fun bunk-beds to 700sq ft suites. Eating & drinking: Artisanal options such as Michelin-starred Breslin Bar & Dining Room and Stumptown Coffee Roasters. Best thing: A rotating display of contemporary art. Retro touches in larger rooms such as turntables and guitars. Worst thing: Most rooms are tiny, even by NYC standards. Traffic noise is audible in rooms facing Broadway. Price: Doubles from US$179 (Rs11,200) 20 West 29th Street (+1 212 679 2222; www.acehotel.com/newyork ) 

NYLO NEW YORK

Nylo New York

Type: Good value Location: Tucked away in the residential Upper West Side, within walking distance to Central Park and the Museum of Natural History. Look: Cosy urban chic, complete with exposed brick walls, poured concrete floors and velvet couches in the lobby library area. Crowd: An almost 50-50 split of business and leisure travellers, predominantly American and under 50. Rooms: The 285 rooms (expanding to 290 by the summer) are bright, with fun flourishes such as trompe l'oeil ‘brick' wallpaper. Eating & drinking: LOCL bar mixes Prohibition-era cocktails; RedFarm and Serafina offer dim sum and Italian dishes, respectively. Best thing: Big balconies on the top three floors; live jazz piano on Thursday evenings in the bar lounge. Worst thing: Most rooms lack a bathtub. No room service, although nearby restaurants offer delivery. Price: Doubles from US$219 (Rs13,700) 2178 Broadway (+1 212 362 1100; www.nylo-nyc.com ) 

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What life is like inside Condé Nast's 'rubber room' for the union members it's trying to lay off: 'Disrespected and undermined'

• Condé Nast staffers targeted for layoffs are in limbo while a new union contract is bargained.
• They've been assigned to do busywork on a centralized team they're calling the "rubber room."
• Some see the move as a way to demoralize them and get them to leave on their own.

Condé Nast's labor strife has entered an odd new phase as 94 staffers who were targeted for layoffs months ago have found themselves in limbo — still employed but unable to work for their brands.

The prestige publisher of titles like Vanity Fair, Vogue, and GQ has to negotiate layoffs with its union while bargaining for a new contract continues. So in the meantime, the Condé Nast Union members have been assigned in recent weeks to a "centralized team" under Chris DiPresso, VP of content finance and operations.

Staffers, who were notified by Zoom of the reassignment to the centralized team in March, quickly dubbed it the "rubber room," a reference to the infamous reassignment centers where suspended New York City teachers sat idle while still being paid. All told, the union represents around 550 people across 12 titles.

They were given assignments they were told were consistent with their skills, but not given firm deadlines or told what they were meant for. Some were also removed from their former team emails and Slack channels, people impacted said.

Delia Cai, a Vanity Fair correspondent covering celebrity and culture, said she was given assignments that didn't match her experience, including a profile of Ina Garten and an overview of Condé Nast's coverage of female film directors from 1980 to 2024.

"I do internet culture; I'm not a Hollywood writer," Cai said. "This is such a waste of time and talent. It's nerve-racking to be in this limbo for so long. But the union is successful because it's mid-April, and I still have my job."

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Other people were assigned what amounted to a history report on Bon Appétit's coverage and a task to analyze beauty magazine Allure, a publication the person never worked on.

Why, some ask, can't they just continue working for their brands while their status is hashed out?

The company's reasoning is that the brands are supposed to be moving forward with a new organization to support its growth strategy, and there's no longer a role for the people on the list. Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch in November said the company would lay off 5% and shift focus to support short-form video, subscriptions, and e-commerce. (Read more about how the cuts are hitting Bon Appétit especially hard .)

"We understand that this situation is increasingly difficult for our employees, particularly as we move into a new operating model, in which we have several colleagues who no longer have a role," Condé Nast wrote to the union in January. "Our new model will be fully in place in the next couple of weeks and those who do not have roles in that new model will perform their work as part of a centralized support group."

Layoffs have been a feature of media and entertainment in the past year as digital publishers like BuzzFeed and The Washington Post face an uncertain economic outlook while companies from Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery race to make streaming profitable .

Some believe the company is using the "rubber room" move to demoralize people and get them to leave the company on their own. At least one person has done just that.

"It's busywork," a second person said. "I feel so disrespected and undermined, and I'm just a number. I know they want to break my morale."

"They clearly didn't want us to chat or anything. It was very much designed to make us feel isolated," said a third. "Clearly, this was designed to push people out. I honestly believe we could have just done our jobs."

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The first print issue of Condé Nast Traveller Germany hits newsstands in fall 2024. It will publish six issues per year accompanied by a robust digital and social media presence. The Munich-based editorial team will report to Divia Thani, Global Editorial Director, Condé Nast Traveler, and work closely with the brand’s international editorial teams. More details on the German editorial team will follow soon.  

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The World's 14 Coolest Underwater Hotels

By Caitlin Morton and Jamie Spain

There are plenty of hotels in the world that offer remarkable views , from tropical island escapes right on the water to New York City penthouses with breathtaking skylines. While they are all incredible stays in their own right, these underwater hotels take it one step further. This once-in-a-lifetime experience can transport you to a whole new world, and provide unparalleled aquatic views of colorful fish swimming past your window every night before you go to sleep. Perfect for a romantic getaway , honeymoon , or just a unique trip, these properties from Sweden to the Maldives all offer unique experiences to admire the ocean from a new perspective. (All in the most luxurious of settings, of course.)

Whether you're looking for an overwater-meets-underwater villa where you can jump in the sea before falling asleep under it, or want to dine in a restaurant surrounded by ocean life, these are 14 of the world's coolest underwater hotels to add to your must-visit list.

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Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, Maldives

In 2018, Conrad’s Rangali Island debuted The Muraka (which translates to “coral” in Dhivehi, the local language), a luxe suite submerged more than 16 feet underwater. The two-level structure has an above-water living area, which sits over the main bedroom with acrylic walls that provide 360-degree views of the surrounding ocean. Before you gawk at the price tag, note that the suite includes a gorgeous hotel infinity pool , butler’s quarters, and enough space to sleep nine people.

Nightly rates from: $9,999

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Niyama Private Island Maldives is known for its family-friendly activities and dreamy overwater villas. But the resort's coolest attraction is actually below the waves—Subsix, an underwater restaurant with Champagne breakfasts and views of living coral. To get to Subsix, guests at the resort have to take a quick speedboat ride and descend a three-tier staircase before diving into the seafood menus—all appropriately dramatic (and exclusive) means to a dazzling end.

Nightly rates from: $714

Utter Inn Hotel

While the Utter Inn Hotel in Sweden is not surrounded by the warm, tropical waters that many of the other picks on this list are, it's still just as remarkable. This micro property sleeps just two and is set out on a pontoon in Lake Mälaren. Guests can enjoy hanging out on the deck and taking in the views during the day if the weather permits, then retreat to their underwater oasis (about 10 feet below the surface) where they can admire the fish from all four sides of their bedroom before falling asleep. As a bonus, it's one of the most budget-friendly options on this list.

Nightly rates from: $329

Reefsuites, Australia

Even for those lucky enough to have visited Australia’s Whitsunday Islands and the nearby Great Barrier Reef, few will ever see the area as intimately as guests staying in Journey Beyond’s Reefsuites do. The suites are all part of a larger experience. First, visitors will snorkel the reef off of a pontoon boat moored 46 miles from Queensland. Then, it’s a sundowner and dinner under the stars, before retiring to a private room below deck with floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall windows ensuring you don’t miss a single fish swimming by.

Nightly rates from: $995

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You may have already seen pictures of Hurawalhi's exceptional underwater restaurant, which is the largest all-glass underwater restaurant in the world. While this hotel doesn't have any underwater accommodations so you won't be able to actually sleep with the fishes, you will get a completely unique experience when eating surrounded by them. The second you step into the undersea restaurant, you'll be amazed by the aquatic life on all sides of the tunnel. Once you've had your fill of being underwater, you can head back to stay at one of the property's luxe overwater villas and see the sea from a whole new perspective.

Nightly rates from: $1,043

InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland, China

The $300 million InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland was built on an abandoned quarry in Songjiang, about 20 miles outside of Shanghai’s city center. Upper-level rooms are afforded balcony views of the surrounding quarry and waterfalls, but the hotel also has two submerged floors with “Premier Underwater View” suites. There’s also a restaurant and swimming pool—yes, an underwater swimming pool.

Nightly rates from: $1,100

The Manta Resort, Tanzania

Open since 2013 on Pemba Island (part of the Zanzibar archipelago), Manta Resort’s “Underwater Room” is a two-minute boat ride away from the beach—consider it more of a tiny private island than a hotel suite. The three-level accommodation offers coral reef views from its submerged bedroom, plus incredible stargazing views from its roof deck. The hotel also offers dive trips all along Pembra Island for when you’re ready to take down the wall between you and the nearby sea critters.

Nightly rates from: $1,840

Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore

Resorts World Sentosa, just off the coast of Singapore on Sentosa Island , offers 11 two-story suites (Equarius Ocean Suites) with direct access to the resort’s massive aquarium. Overnight guests here can experience the best of both worlds—an outdoor patio on the upper level, and underwater views of the aquarium’s 40,000 fish on the lower level.

Nightly rates from: $1,450

Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, Maldives Arrow

Virtually every aspect of the luxury resort island of Anantara Kihavah Maldives is unbelievable, from the white-sand beaches to the thatched-roof villas with private infinity pools. But even those amenities pale in comparison to Sea, the property’s underwater restaurant and wine cellar. Enjoy Maldivian lobster for lunch or pan-seared Japanese wagyu for dinner, all while taking in views of tropical fish and sharks swimming right past the panoramic windows.

Nightly rates from: $1,515

Huvafen Fushi, Maldives Arrow

Set in the Indian Ocean, Huvafen Fushi’s rooms are breathtakingly beautiful, though they aren’t underwater themselves. However, you can submerge nearly 25 feet below the surface at the resort’s Huvafen Spa, which offers panoramic reef views during treatments. Guests also have access to Lonu Veyo, the saltwater flotation pool filled with mineral-laden water from the sea.

Nightly rates from: $996

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa

If you've already checked an overwater villa off your travel bucket list, consider visiting The Aqua Villa Experience at Pullman for your next aquatic adventure. The two double-level villas feature an underwater main bedroom as well as an overwater secondary bedroom, meaning you can get the best of both worlds and switch up your view depending on the night. The villas also come with a private pool, deck area, and other great amenities. Take a dip in the waters during the day and then catch the sunset from the private deck before retreating to your own personal aquarium bedroom at night. Wake up to the sights of colorful fish and gorgeous coral.

Nightly rates from: $8,731

Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai

The floor-to-ceiling windows in the Underwater Suite at Atlantis, The Palm look into the resort aquarium’s Ambassador Lagoon—and the 65,000 sea creatures that fill it. The extravagant space comes with plenty of perks beyond the underwater views (although having sharks swim past your bathtub is definitely a highlight), including breakfast in bed, free airport transfers, and a 24-hour private butler.

Nightly rates from: $7,125

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Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin (formerly Radisson Blu Hotel) has a variety of accommodations on offer, from cathedral view rooms to the spacious Nikolai Suite, but we’re particular fans of the Aquarium View rooms, which look directly out over the famous 264,000-gallon cylindrical aquarium in the wondrous hotel lobby atrium . While these rooms aren’t technically underwater, the effect is essentially the same—falling asleep to the sight of tropical fish and dreamy blue waters.

Nightly rates from: $283

Jules’ Undersea Lodge, Key Largo, Florida

Arriving at your room in Jules' Undersea Lodge in Key Largo will take some work: The only way to get there is to scuba dive. Unlike a number of other underwater accommodations, the entire structure of Jules’ Undersea Lodge is submerged—that’s because it was once a research laboratory (originally set off the coast of Puerto Rico ). Today it offers two bedrooms, Wi-Fi, and even a free pizza delivery for dinner. The real joy of staying here, though, is gazing out your window at the mangrove lagoon that surrounds you on all sides.

Nightly rates from: $1,687

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