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  The HOTEL ISSUE 2010


GRAND OPENINGS
TOP 10 NEW U.S. HOTELS
This year's crop of new U.S. hotels is wooing guests in unprecedented ways, from guest room floors showcasing emerging local artists to upping the fitness room ante with an NBA-approved basketball court. In addition, each hotel on this list provides inspiration to check out — by checking in — some of America's favorite destinations.

The Sky Lobby at The James New York

Joël Robuchon at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas

CHEF SHOWCASES
TOP 10 U.S. HOTEL RESTAURANTS
Michel Richard, Joël Robuchon, Guy Savoy, Jean-Georges... the names say it all when it comes to fine dining. It just so happens that some of our highest rated restaurants, helmed by the hottest chefs in the country, are located in hotels. We have compiled our choices based strictly on our ratings of the overall dining experience. Et voila, this is where we dine in before turning in.


ON THE MONEY
TOP 10 VALUE HOTELS IN THE U.S. / WORLDWIDE
Overspending is so outré. That’s why we suggest saving on suites so you’ll have more money for wining, dining or whatever else strikes your fancy. Our lists of budget-friendly hotels offer style in great locations for prices that won’t break the bank. After all, getting a good deal on a good night's sleep doesn’t mean having to settle for a so-so stay.

Coco Palms hotel on St. Lucia

A room at Kokopelli's Cave Bed & Breakfast in New Mexico

FAR-OUT FLATS
TOP 10 EXTREME HOTELS IN THE WORLD
If you're feeling a bit bored with the usual serving of luxury suites, it’s time to take a walk on the wild side. From 2,500-year-old Neolithic caves in Italy to an ice hotel in Canada to a Hobbit motel in New Zealand (guaranteed to indulge your Lord of the Ring fantasies), our list of extreme hotels will satisfy your adventurous spirit.


PLANET PLEASERS
TOP 10 GREEN HOTELS IN THE U.S.
It isn't easy being green, but about 30 hotels in the U.S. already boast LEED Certification, with more earth-friendly options popping up all over the country. The following are our ten faves, featuring reclaimed wood, amenities made from renewable bamboo, organic bath products and other must-have goodies to help you do your part for planet Earth.

Hotel Terra Jackson Hole

 
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