Hotels to See and Be Seen During Fashion Weeks

New York Fashion Week September 9-16

Gramercy Park Hotel is Bohemia reinvented for the 21st century with an original combination of styles, furniture, art and the extraordinary use of color. The Gramercy Park Hotel's Haute Bohemian heritage has been honored and renewed in the transformation by Ian Schrager. It represents a sensuous vision of artful diversity. The hotel's Private Roof Club and Garden, 16 stories above the city, combines all the charm of London's private gentlemen's clubs and the Bohemian bustle of a Viennese coffee house. It recalls the celebrated roof top garden life popularized at the turn of the century in New York City at such places as Ziegfeld's Club at the New Amsterdam Theatre, Stanford Whites roof top garden at the original Madison..

London Fashion Week: September 17-22

The Metropolitan is the place in London town to see and be seen off the runway and it offers great opportunities for relaxation and celebrity in posh Mayfair. After a day of watching models strut their stuff down the runway, it's understandable to feel the need to monitor those calories. Luckily the hotel's signature guilt-free version of the trad afternoon tea is there to assist with goodies made using flour substitutes, low fat crème fraîche, fresh fruit purées instead of unrefined sugars, olive oil is instead of butter, and natural, organic, and locally sourced produce wherever possible. Afternoon De-Light's menu is accompanied by a selection of fruit infusions and an 'Ultimate Iced Tea' as well as a seasonal selection of 'Eco-Tini's' from which to choose. And usually during each fashion week there’s a themed offering full of specialty cookies, cakes, and drinks. Also likely is the desire to relax after a busy day in five-inch heels. No fear, the Metropolitan London COMO Shambhala Urban Escape has a variety of spa packages. Restore muscles to full capacity with a deep tissue massage or regain inner harmony with a 60-minute acupuncture session. While the latest Stella McCartney cocktail dress might not be needed, a customizable spa-session is!

Milan Fashion Week September 22-28

The place to be in Milan is along Via Montenapoleone and Via della Spiga, especially between September 22 and 28 during Milan Fashion Week, home to some of fashion's bolder collection debuts, like Vivienne Westwood and Dolce & Gabbana. Park Hyatt Milan offers stylish accommodations year-round and features spacious rooms and suites that combine authentic Italian finishes with sleek amenities and state-of-the-art technology. La Cupola, the lobby lounge in the heart of the hotel, is already famous among the Who’s Who as it overlooks the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. The recently renovated space is ideal for sipping champagne in leisurely relaxation. La Cupola serves delayed brunch on Sundays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., understanding you can’t rush a diva. Or just drink dinner, as the models do, with a specialty Bloody Mary; there are several on the menu, all serving a daily dose of vegetables (and vodka). Book a stay and don’t miss a minute of the high-fashion drama.

Paris Fashion Week September 29-October 7

The city is home to Chanel, Hermes, Dior, and Louis; Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme can be a home-away-from-home from September 29 through October 7. Ranked fifth in Europe as the 'World's Best Hotel Service' in 2009, the staff will make sure fashionistas have everything they need from sun-up to sun-down. Or take affection for textiles to the bedroom at Pavillon de la Reine, nestled in Paris' fashionable Marais quarter, every room features sumptuous materials to create a rich and well-appointed, yet subtly refined look. The interiors channel the house's history while still giving guests a contemporary feel. J'adore. Live like Vanessa Paradis at La Réserve Paris's private apartments. Each of the ten is designed for total comfort and privacy down to the smallest details with a broad range of services available upon request – there’s a reason why Paris is so popular in the fashion community…and we think this is it.