travel42 Hotel Review: The Vanderbilt

The Vanderbilt travel42 Professional Hotel Review

Location and History

Housed in a delightful 1909 colonial-style structure that was once a YMCA, this small, select design hotel, formerly Grace Vanderbilt, raises the Auberge Resort Collection's flag.

Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt constructed the manse in memory of his father, Cornelius. The manor was once owned by Doris Duke, and this building has plenty of provenance. In spite of the modern improvements, it wears its age like a badge of honor. Architectural preservationists were invo...