"Commodore Perry Estate has the feel of a countryside getaway in the middle of the city. That’s exactly what it was designed to be for Edgar “Commodore” Perry and his wife Lutie when it was built back in 1928. Perry had spent much of his working life in Europe, and upon his retirement was inspired to build an Italian Renaissance Revival mansion complete with manicured gardens where they could throw grand Jazz Age parties. Now, after a careful renovation, it’s an Auberge Resorts Collection hotel and once again an inviting space for celebrations of all kinds. Rooms are split between two buildings: the Mansion (Perry’s original home) features five sumptuous suites—one is adorned entirely in pink Pierre Frey fabric—and the hotel’s dining areas, while the newly built Inn has 42 rooms and seven suites with more minimalist decor. (Though this is minimalism by Ken Fulk’s standards: the lobby still features a giant papier maché telephone and murals of foliage.)" - Ella Riley-Adams
