Nannies and au pairs are now commonplace amongst elite family travellers to New York and also they are so valued that families routinely go out of their way to indulge them to ensure they’re not poached by the next rich family in the block. Or at least that’s what the Sherry-Netherland believe. This boutique hotel near Central Park in New York now offers a complimentary luxury room for the Nanny when you reserve one of their suites.
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Quiet luxury resort villa interior in soft morning light, designed for calm and privacy.

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