Fodor's Expert Review The Greenwich Hotel

Understated and inviting, this boutique hotel manages to fly under the radar even though Robert De Niro is an owner and its rustic Italian restaurant, Locanda Verde, is a local favorite. A discreet entrance leads to a comfortable lobby that encourages lounging (and people-watching), with plenty of reading materials. Upstairs, no two rooms are alike: the style is a blend of Moroccan, French, and Japanese, with rugs covering reclaimed-oak floors and lots of tile. Some rooms have balconies, and all have luxurious bathrooms. The drawing room, a warm space complete with a wood-burning fireplace (reserved for guests only) also serves the Locanda Verde menu—an Italian breakfast of pastries and coffee here is divine. Shibui Spa is done in a traditional Japanese style, as is the hotel pool.