New York: Queens

We'll let you in on a secret, Brooklyn is no longer the coolest neighbourhood in New York. Move over hipsters because Queens has knocked you off of your second-hand, reclaimed-wood stool. Join the early-adopters (obviously they moved in months ago) in the greener spaces, the authentic, ramen hotspots and enjoy a less-frantic pace of life.

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Aman New York

This urban sanctuary is ideal for Gothamites in need of a getaway but who lack the time, funds or inclination to actually go away. With a Gilded-Age take on the characteristic serenity of Aman properties, it overlooks Central Park from the former home of the Museum of Modern Art. The spa is the main draw, with treatment rooms, saunas, a pool and outdoor terrace sprawling across three floors, but there’s also a subterranean Jazz Club and a handful of refined dining and drinking options to keep you – and a cohort of NYC’s beau monde – entertained.

Address

The Crown Building, 730 5th Avenue, NY 10019