Delamar Greenwich Harbor

Sometimes it takes a new hotel to rekindle the gentility of lodgings past. Case in point: the eight-year-old Delamar Greenwich Harbor, a sporty boutique waterfront villa on Connecticut's Gold Coast. These 83 guest rooms and suites feature such classic boutique amenities as hand-painted armoires, down duvets, deep cast-iron tubs, and hand-embroidered shower curtains. Many rooms boast fireplaces, Jacuzzi tubs, and private balconies with harbor or village views. The Belvedere floor features a dedicated concierge, complimentary Continental breakfast, and evening wine and cheese.

Included among the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the Delamar welcomes business meetings and executive retreats with its 20-capacity boardroom, and larger corporate events at L'Escale restaurant, which seats 300. Incentives include The Spa at Delamar and the boutique shops of Greenwich, the East Coast's Rodeo Drive.