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The hotel comprises an historic 1882-built Neo-Renaissance mansion and the 55-story Towers overlooking St Patrick’s Cathedral. There are five dining and drinking areas within, including Villard, with its exquisite gilt-walled Gold Room Bar

The hotel is stately like and is an historic landmark in Midtown Manhattan. Lotte New York Palace has long reigned as New York City’s most iconic and instantly recognizable hotel. A peerless address for business, a glamorous setting for society weddings, and a treasured retreat for family holidays, Lotte New York Palace is woven into the fabric of New York City.

Many say that the Lotte New York Palace in Midtown Manhattan stakes its claim as the city’s most iconic hotel. A Madison Avenue jewel that’s forever woven into the fabric on New York City, Lotte New York Palace is both landmark and luxury retreat, beloved by New Yorker’s and cherished by visitors.

The hotel also features as a scene-stealing backdrop for movies and television shows.

The hotels multilingual Les Clefs d’Or concierges, as well as the Guest Experience Team, are dedicated to your requirements during your stay. At your service around the clock, experienced team members can assist you with all manner of everyday arrangements, including transportation, dining reservations, to theater tickets, and curated, one-of-a-kind New York City experiences.

Lotte New York Palace is the quintessential NYC experience.

The hotel is now one of 29 Mandarin Oriental hotel’s worldwide. The Mandarin Oriental New York has 198 rooms, 46 suites, a pool, gym and standout spa and possibly the best-connected concierge in the Big Apple.

The location high up in the Time Warner building on the south western corner of Central Park it is particularly useful for upmarket visitors to Uptown New York. The prime boutiques of Fifth Avenue and art galleries and museums on the Upper East Side are an easy stroll away-should you wish to walk. The lifts are fast and whisk guests up from street level to the 35th floor Sky Lobby Reception from where full height windows provide wondrous views on the Hudson River and Central Park edged by some of Manhattan’s most iconic buildings.

The hotel is styled with paintings of New York and a neutral palette shot through with gold and purple accents combine Mandarin Oriental’s Asian pedigree with a true American aesthetic. The Mandarin is a hotel brand that understands style and yet it’s easy to feel the deep comfort of a home from home.

There are nine room categories from 400 square foot King Rooms on the 38th floor up to the 2,640 square feet Presidential Suite on the 53rd floor. Choose between views of Central Park, the Hudson River or the Manhattan skyline.

On the 35^th floor the Sky Lobby is accompanied by the Asiate restaurant. You will also find the entrance to the award-winning Spa – a favorite with New Yorkers as well as hotel visitors.

The Spa has six treatment rooms, whilst yoga, private treatment suites and amethyst crystal steam rooms whisk you away to tranquility.

Linked to the Spa, on the 26^th floor, is the 75 foot lap pool and a modern fitness center. Both facilities have been designed to be filled with light from the full height windows and take in the views over the Hudson River.

The main dining room ‘Asiate’ serving breakfast and a modern American lunch is on the 35th floor. Dinner is in a sleek room accompanied by a sculptural wall of 3,000 wine bottles at the entrance, and a dramatic tree-branch ceiling centerpiece. A front row table provides the finest bird’s eye view over the Central Park.

The Lobby Lounge offers light snacks and drinks while the MO Bar serves ‘creative cocktails” late into the night.

At the globally renowned restaurant, The Aviary NYC offers a very cool setting. They say it’s the go to place in NYC of the cocktail world. Inventive cocktails and small food plates complement the experience at the Aviary, as you take in the panoramic views of the city skyline, the 90-seat Aviary NYC offers a bar experience like no other.

Dreamed up by Chicago-based Chef Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas, the innovative restaurant features a glass-enclosed Drink Kitchen where cocktails are masterminded in sight of guests behind clouds of liquid nitrogen. Similar to the Chicago flagship, The Aviary NYC features unique glassware and an ever-evolving small food plate menu that is equally remarkable in terms of presentation.

Should you wish it there is an 8-course Kitchen Table featuring the best views of Central Park, Columbus Circle and the Drink Kitchen.

Once you leave the comforts of the hotel, shopping at Bloomingdales and along Fifth Avenue are just moments away. Or jogging, cycling or strolling in Central Park for a breather. Perhaps you may wish to tour the culture of Museum Mile on the Upper East Side.

Prime restaurants and delis are plentiful, and the Rockefeller Center and sports and entertainment venue Madison Square Gardens are both nearby.

Price: Rates start from $895 per room per night.

Details: Mandarin Oriental mandarinoriental.com/newyork +1 212 805 8800

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This area of the city offers some of the best dining, shopping and nightlife. Balthazar, Jack’s Wife Freda, Dominique Ansel, Bloomingdale’s downtown outpost, and City Winery are all close by.

Enter the canopied entrance of the ‘Dominick’ into a two-storey lobby. Greeting you is rich woodwork, natural stone, mid-century modern-inspired furniture and amazing lighting shining on the bronze, black and pewter. This speaks sophistication.

There are 391 rooms and suites that range from 420 to 2,000 square feet, including ten two-bedroom penthouses, most of which have uninterrupted views of the Manhattan skyline or the Hudson River through floor-to-ceiling windows.

Furnished by Fendi Casa, the rooms feature granite countertops, marble bathrooms and sleek leather-topped desks. Most of the deep soaking tubs have city views.

Those looking for private relaxation can reserve an private spa suite overnight with adjacent treatment rooms or en-suite saunas. The spa also offers hair and makeup services.

The signature restaurant Spring & Varick offers a twist on modern American cuisine. Designed by Lesly Bernard, the restaurant plays on Art Deco meets modern décor with local art on the walls. Using fresh, seasonal and local ingredients, Executive chef John Creger serves playful and interactive dishes incorporating. Cocktail bar Mr. Jones is located on the lobby level and celebrates classic 1960’s Americana.

You’ll be joined by the likes of Neil Armstrong, Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra. Located on the 7th floor Seasonal Bar d’Eau is an indoor/outdoor poolside rooftop bar with cocktails and light bites.

You can book a stay at ‘The Dominick’ via www.preferredhotels.com and on the Preferred Hotels & Resorts “PH” GDS chain code.

Situated just a short walk from Fifth Avenue and Broadway, The Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park is a stylish retreat from Manhattan’s bustling streets. Throughout the hotel classic furnishing and sumptuous decor create an atmosphere of timeless elegance. The luxurious guest rooms feature modern amenities, feather beds with the finest linen and designer toiletries.

Although the New York hotel doesn’t have a swimming pool, on the second floor you’ll find a great gym and an even nicer spa from Swiss skincare company La Prairie. The second floor La Prairie Spa is an indulgent treat at this New York hotel.

Featuring 259 guest rooms and suites all opulently furnished with fine bed linen. Spacious marble bathrooms with deep luxury baths, separate showers and complimentary Asprey toiletries. The spacious bathrooms all feature glassed-in, slate gray marble walk-in showers; deep soaking tubs; and separate water closets. Thoughtfully placed toiletries from Asprey’s Purple Water line found throughout.

The staff at the hotel are always one step ahead, from the bellman who offers to fill your ice bucket after bringing up your luggage to the concierge who tailors dining recommendations to suit your tastes.

Club access allows guests to enjoy the benefits of The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge. The lounge has a team of dedicated concierge staff.

The second-floor Club Lounge has transformed into a sophisticated space defined by dark-wood paneling, a vibrant green-and-beige color scheme, Carrera marble accents and a completely re-envisioned culinary and beverage menu.

All-day dining venue Auden Bistro & Bar offers new American cuisine that champions simple, local and sustainable fare, with offerings like steak frites and a warming capon and vegetable stew.

Afternoon tea is a staple at the Ritz-Carlton. In addition to a cup of coffee or tea, finger sandwiches are served filled with the likes of smoked salmon and cream cheese or egg and pear, plus sweet and savory scones and petits fours, and add a glass of champagne.

A narrow bar connects Auden to the hotel’s Star Lounge where you’ll be able to enjoy classic tipples from Norman Bukofzer who has tended bar at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park for many decades. Star Lounge serves up a light menu should you need it.

Should you wish to head out to a meeting it couldn’t be easier with The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park’s complimentary house car. The Lincoln Town Car is available on a first-come, first-served basis through the concierge.

The best city views can be found from The Ritz-Carlton’s 42 suites and five Specialty Suites, ranging from the Manhattan-facing Avenue View category to the greenery-filled vista of the Premier Park View accommodations. Two Legendary Suites, fresh additions to the hotel’s collection, provide equally appealing indoor sights with specially commissioned photography from renowned NYC-based artists.

Address: 50 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019, USA
Phone: +1 212-308-9100

Booking: http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/new-york/central-park

Rewards program: http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/rewards

Enter to an unconventional layout where a concierge desk (rather than reception) stands just inside the front doors. Follow one of two halls leading to three front desk agents and a small reception area. Two-tone brown marble floors, buff textured walls, and a gold-leaf dome ceiling keep the design classically modern. With its sleek, low-slung furnishings and neutral palette, the interior of The Knickerbocker is the antithesis of the Beaux Arts façade.

In keeping with the hotel’s exterior looks of 1906, the interior a very fresh contemporary luxury look with modern amenities such as plush beds, down pillows, flatscreen Smart TVs.

Located in the middle of Times Square at 42nd and Broadway, sound-proofed windows and automated black-out drapes are morning-after necessities.

Charlie Palmer’s ‘The Knick’ is an elegant haven and like the hotel, far removed from the hoopla below. Pop in for a cocktail – make it a martini if you can – the famed drink was supposedly mixed here for the first time. At lunch or dinner, try appetizers like the fried chicken (heavily spiced with paprika), the steamed mussels or little gem Caesar salad (heavily dressed so request dressing on the side). The Knick burger – crafted from short rib and strip steak – doesn’t disappoint.

Breakfast options range from a continental buffet to an American breakfast buffet which includes eggs and bacon.

The Knick offers a fixed pre-theatre menu as well as 24-hour room service if you prefer to eat in the comfort of your room.

Jake’s @ The Knick coffee shop is adjacent to the lobby, and an excellent spot for a grab-and-go muffin and cup of Joe. For the view, head upstairs to the rooftop bar. St. Cloud delivers small plates as well as ceviche and raw bar specialties alongside contemporary cocktails.

Address: 6 Times Sq, W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, United States

Phone: +1 855-865-6425

Website: theknickerbocker.com

This location means that you do not have the chaos that’s associated with Times Square, yet you won’t be without a vibrant energy that continually endures in this area of NYC. Ballet or opera at the Lincoln Center is about a 10-minute stroll.

The timeless Art Deco entrance flashes back to 1930s New York, wow it’s a great feeling. This sophisticated lobby space feels almost palatial, with ceilings trimmed in gold, checkerboard stone floors, mammoth black-marble columns and a wide central hall that leads to the elevators and executive lounge. This is certainly the quintessential buzz of NYC. The neutral scheme of black, white, mahogany brown and creamy beige continues from the lobby and reception area through to the guestrooms.

It’s a large hotel, Essex House has more than 500 rooms. A massage, body wrap, facial or a steam session at PRIMP spa is in options, as is fitness session at the gym.

The junior suite offers 500-square-feet/45-square-meters, one king-size bed, and a queen-size sofa bed in living/sitting area with incredible views of Manhattan or quiet interior views and includes a king-size bed with luxury linens as well as a large, separate sitting area. The living area boasts a plush sofa that turns into a queen-size bed, should you need it. Connecting rooms are available from the hotel upon request.

The Manhattan Suite is more spacious at 600-square-feet/54-square-meters and are located on the 58th Street side of the hotel with spectacular views of New York City. Located on the upper-level floors, Manhattan Suites feature separate living rooms with plush sofas, coffee tables and flat-panel TVs. Bedrooms feature custom-designed furniture, deep red velvet- and honey-toned color schemes, a king-size bed, a separate living room with queen-size sofa bed and bathrooms featuring jewel-toned, amber-color glass vessel sinks with and plenty of countertop space.  

The Park Deluxe Suite is gorgeous. No other suite in New York City defines luxury like the hotel’s Park Deluxe Suite. At 1,190-square-feet/107-square-meters the suite boasts sweeping Central Park views, this one-bedroom suite offers a separate, oversized living room with a spacious sitting area and queen-size sofa bed. The private bedroom features luxurious furnishings, a king-size bed and elegant marble bathroom.

In the Southgate Bar & Restaurant A roaring fireplace acts as a focal point. Situated on the ground floor overlooking Central Park, decorated in earthly tones, mirror effect lighting, the chic dining space pairs with attentive service and offers a combo of cosy lounge and bar seating. A impressive creative cocktail line-up is tempting.

American comfort food makes up the bulk of the dishes at Southgate: truffle deviled eggs, sliders and wings are plenty for an in-between-meal snack. Larger plates include a brisket burger, seasonal pasta, an Asian-inspired King salmon as well as the NY strip steak topped with whiskey butter, which sadly, the kitchen over salted. Breakfast here stays busy, especially on weekends.

Address: 160 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019, USA

Phone: +1 212-247-0300

By 2020 the hotel will have undergone a complete $120 million facelift, featuring a red-velvet Ty Bar and magical new Garden café in which guests can enjoy breakfast and lunch.

The hotel’s palatial Gotham Suite, which—some 4,300 square feet—is a worthy second-best to the ultimate Ty Warner Penthouse. The three-bedroom suite spans the entirety of the hotel’s 50th floor, ensuring breathtaking views of landmarks like Central Park, Park Avenue, and the Empire State Building. The views are even better enjoyed from one of the suite’s four fully-landscaped terraces, located on each corner of the suite.

Each of the hotel’s 368 accommodations feature a monochrome aesthetic meant to be a serene escape from the sensory busyness of the city streets below. Subtly patterned bespoke fabrics, and artworks have been selected for each room to provide the ultimate escape in NYC.

On the 52^nd floor, the 4,300-sq.-ft. (400-m²) Ty Warner Penthouse features one-of-a-kind furnishings and original works by international artists. A chauffeured Rolls-Royce; dedicated Guest Relations Manager; and massages are also at your disposal. This one-of-a-kind suite truly is the crown jewel in Manhattan’s ultimate luxury hotel.  The Ty Warner Penthouse is a one-bedroom accommodation.  Should a second bedroom be required, the suite’s private spa can be converted to a second bedroom, upon request. The Penthouse is described as an architectural and artistic masterpiece, portraying an experience unrivaled in luxury hotels.

The only luxury, all-suite hotel in Midtown Manhattan, The Conrad New York Midtown provides a generous amount of livable space, contemporary conveniences and a limited number of rooms per floor for an innately residential sense of privacy.

Its 54 stories stack alongside tightly-packed midtown high-rises and you expect the interiors to be equally cramped and frenetic. Instead, the hotel’s 564 suites are oases of spacious calm, larger than many NYC apartments.

Each one has a living room with a snooze-inducing leather rocking chair and a massive velour chaise. For workaholics, there’s WiFi, high speed internet and a comfortable dark wood desk. The rest of the suite is likewise minimalist and functional, with a rain shower in the pristine white bathroom and a comfy king-size bed behind French doors.

Situated in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, The London NYC is surrounded by the best of New York City. Fifth Avenue and Time Warner in reach, central park close by, and proximity to offices on the Avenue of the Americas.

Gordon Ramsey cooks up unique specialties in his eponymous restaurant, as well as in the more casual London Bar where diners choose from a daily selection of pricey, but tasty, small plates. The swordfish carpaccio and the quail topped with pate are especially recommended.

The owners, Hilton Conrad Luxury Resorts, have a fashionable and smart hotel on their hands.

Now part of Hilton’s Conrad brand, the hotel allows Hilton Honors members to collect and redeem points here.

Address: 151 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019, USA

Phone: +1 212-307-5000

Web site: Conrad New York Midtown

Pride of place on the corner of Central Park and the Upper East Side, the hotel was designed by Schultze & Weaver and built during the 1920’s, opening its doors for the first time in 1930 as the classic New York five-star hotel.

Acquired by Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces of India in 2005, and now a fully modern hotel following a $100 million renovation in 2007 with the Taj hotels touch – the company have done a wonderful job of decorating and furbishing this luxurious NYC hotel with their brand touch – as only a Taj hotel could.

The 189-room hotel is ideal for indulgence and relaxation. Premium rooms and suites provide magnificent views of Central Park, midtown Manhattan and the famed New York skyline.

For those landing into LaGuardia Airport the hotel is a mere 20 minutes away.

The service at the Five-Star hotel is wonderful. The staff address you by name, and you won’t even have to push a button in the elevator, as it is manned 24 hours a day.

The Five-Star hotel’s rooms are filled with traditional furnishings; beds come with a large white leather headboard, oversized blue decorative pillows and a gorgeous silk baby blue and gold throw.

Bathrooms feature Turkish marble and stocked with Etro’s fragrant Rajasthan products. The separate bathtub and walk-in glass-enclosed shower are luxurious.

Dining – experience that will delight every gastronome. The Pierre continues to be a pioneer in dining when it comes to both traditional and modern fare. The Perrine is the hotel’s sophisticated eatery, offering seasonally inspired fare and vintage Pierre classics. Indulge in seasonal French-American cuisine from executive chef Ashfer Biju’s that includes his simple and elegant dishes enhanced by vibrant ingredients and harmonious flavor pairings. From expertly prepared meat and seafood entrées to colorful composed vegetable dishes. There is an Eastern influence subtly incorporated throughout the hotels menu with dishes as you could imagine from an Indian hotel brand; such as the beautiful Malabar shrimp curry.

Head over to Two E Bar for an elegant and decadent tea service every afternoon with treats like ginger scones with Devonshire cream and Meyer lemon curd, mini lemon meringues, fruit tarts and coffee-rum opera cake with steaming pots of English breakfast and Earl Grey.

If you like a cocktail the menu features inventive libations while executive pastry chef Michael Mignano’s desserts are a nice delicate touch to The Pierre’s indulgent personality.

Should you bring your pet, housekeeping will prepare the room with a cozy dog bed and a selection of toys. There’s even a room service menu for pets, which includes things like Lassy’s Atlantic salmon with haricot verts and aromatic rice.

Address: 2 East 61st Street &, 5th Ave, New York, NY 10065, United States

Phone: +1 212-838-8000

Web: The Pierre – New York

Make no mistake this is a large hotel – there are some 704 rooms and suites.

First opening its doors to guests in 1926, and recently relaunched following a $180m (£135m) revamp, this hotel feels fresh but timelessly classic.

Funded by wealthy American family the Vanderbilts – the hotel was a once favorite for the movie stars and socialists of the time.

The artwork, according to the hotel, was chosen to reflect its 1920s legacy – vintage maps and Hudson landscapes adorn the walls.

Located between Park Avenue and Lexington, there’s everything from Grand Central to the Rockefeller Center, Central Park and shopping on Fifth Avenue within reach. Times Square is just a couple of blocks west of the hotel. With all the features one might expect of a New York grand dame: columns, elaborate ceilings and a beautiful marble staircase. Classic but totally fresh, to the Intercontinental Barclay embraces its glitzy past without feeling its in a time warp.

The staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the hotel in current guise – and its history. Request a tour and they are more than happy to show you around.

The rooms are decorated in early NYC 19th century landscapes, yet feature modern touches such as the 42 inch LED flat-screens and USB charger points. The bathrooms are beautiful, featuring a real vision in marble, with well-lit mirrors, brass fittings, are large beautiful enormous shower, and darling containers that hide away a year’s worth of toiletries.

The Presidential Suite is a 3,400 sq ft residency, with views of the Empire State feature a marble entrance hall, library, baby grand piano, and a private fitness room. Bill Clinton once stayed there when he first ran for the US Presidency in 1992. Writer Ernest Hemingway, Hollywood legend Bette Davis and Martin Luther King Jr. have also stayed. The hotel is a favorite with royalty, heads of state and the world’s rich when they come to town.

After a spot of pampering and you will be pleased to know that massage services are the Barclay’s supreme specialty. NOMI Beauty rules the wellness space at this hotel. Choose from a Swedish, deep tissue or targeted sports treatment. There’s also a 60-minute signature couples treatment if you are not alone. All treatments include collagen skincare masks and scalp massages for extra pampering.

Like a relaxing drink? The Barclay’s Gin Parlour is home to no less than 110 different varieties of Mother’s Ruin. If you love gin, you’re in the right place. The Signature is the Hive Cocktail – made from locally sourced honey – and is a firm guest favourite, along with a straight shot on the rocks for all the hardcore gin-lovers out there.

Breakfast is a plentiful buffet – with granola jars, eggs, seasonal fruits, continental meats – and of course donuts. Also served in the same location is lunch and dinner – with menus expertly crafted by chef Peter Betz.

There is a hotel Limousine and Town Car service should you need to get across town.

Address: 111 E 48th St, New York, NY 10017, USA

Phone: +1 212-755-5900

Web: Intercontinental Barclay