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Living it up: The penthouse suite at the InterContinental New York Times Square.<\/p><\/div>\n

By Mark Chesnut<\/em><\/p>\n

Evenif you’ve never stayed in one, you\u2019ve heard of them: Those dreamy rooms at the very top of the hotel. Whether they’re called a penthouse or the presidential suite, these are the accommodations to indulge in countless amenities and luxurious style. And business travelers take note: Many suites can also be used for business meetings, private cocktail parties and events, making it easier to justify the expense. To get your travel imagination going, here are a few great places to check into the top of the hotel.<\/p>\n

In Southern California, actual presidents are among the guests who’ve checked into the presidential suite at The Beverly Hilton<\/a>. The posh, 1,870-square-foot space includes a master bedroom, living room, dining area (which doubles as a conference table) and two 42-inch plasma televisions with the Bose Home Theater System.<\/p>\n

Scottsdale, Arizona\u2014a hotspot for upscale hotels\u2014offers plenty of opportunities to spoil yourself with grand accommodations. At the retro-chic Hotel Valley-Ho<\/a>, the Tower Loft Suite has two levels, connected by a graceful floating staircase. In January, the W Scottsdale<\/a> is debuting six presidential-style suites with attention-getting monikers, including a one-bedroom Wow Suite and four two-bedroom Extreme Wow corner penthouse suites that feature high-tech kitchens, hardwood floors and sliding glass doors that lead to large balconies.<\/p>\n

On the East Coast, the penthouse suite at the InterContinental New York Times Square<\/a> measures an impressive 2,700 square feet (larger than mostNew York City apartments), with a two-story living room that has floor-to-ceiling windows, a fireplace and windows framed with wood-paneled columns and Mother of Pearl insets. Even larger is the, 2,800-square-foot presidential suite at The Surrey Hotel<\/a>, which comes complete with a baby grand piano, formal dining room and 160-square-foot private patio; the suite can be reserved with either one or two bedrooms.<\/p>\n

In Miami, the EPIC Miami, a Kimpton Hotel<\/a>, has a 1,100-square-foot presidential suite that offers sweeping views of Miami River and Biscayne Bay. A Bose sound system allows music to flow freely through the spacious living area and eight-person dining area as well as the master bedroom, where the master bath has a second balcony.<\/p>\n

In North Carolina, a top choice is available at The Umstead Hotel and Spa<\/a>, near Raleigh. Original artwork, silk draperies and pillows and furniture designed in exotic woods are among the d\u00e9cor elements, while a 50\u201d television, eight-person dining table and pantry with a wine cooler allow for various entertainment options.<\/p>\n

Of course, the problem with staying in one of these suites may be the trip back to reality when you get home.<\/p>\n

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer, editor and publisher of LatinFlyer.com<\/a>, which focuses on travel to Latin America. He usually stays in a standard room.\u00a0<\/em>\"\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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