Explore New York’s vibrant Manhattan island like a local by basing yourself at one of these chic urban hideaways.
So you fancy a quick sojourn to the Big Apple, the city that never sleeps? Well, despite your best intentions, eventually you’ll have to and in Manhattan location is everything. Check-in at one of these super-cool boutique hotspots for killer dining, top-notch mixology and an address that comes with street cred.
Chambers Hotel
The Chambers Hotel is the perfect urban escape for theatre lovers. The Midtown hotel’s 72 guestrooms and five suites are filled with original artworks, while also incorporating elements of contemporary design. All rooms feature soaring ceilings and high-tech amenities, such as preloaded iPads and laptops and complimentary wifi, as well as sweeping views of the Big Apple. Enjoy a communal dining experience at the hotel’s signature restaurant, Má Pêche, which serves Vietnamese-infused French bistro-style dishes at long wooden tables. When you’re not out delving into the city, bring a book to the Mezzanine library for a relaxing afternoon.
The Whitby Hotel
Located in vibrant Midtown, the newly-opened Whitby Hotel offers 86 chic, contemporary guest rooms and suites, each of which is individually designed and features floor-to-ceiling windows – some even boast terraces with views of the Manhattan skyline. Complementing the hotel’s focus on art and design, the 16-story retreat enjoys an enviable location nestled within a neighbourhood of leading galleries and museums.
The exclusive Whitby Suite on the hotel’s top floor includes two master bedrooms with king-sized beds, a spacious drawing-room, and two spacious terraces. The sleek marble or granite bathrooms come with double vanities, walk-in showers, and RikRak luxury bath products. For wining and dining, The Whitby Bar features a nine-metre pewter bar and round marble tables from India, as well as seasonal a la carte menus by head chef Anthony Paris, complementing beautifully-crafted cocktails.
Crosby Street Hotel
Tucked away in eclectic SoHo, the 86-room Crosby Street Hotel offers modern, warehouse-style rooms featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, flatscreen TVs, and Bluetooth Bose sound systems. The hotel’s suites boast abundant natural light, spacious sitting areas with elegant décor, private terraces, or additional bedrooms; while upper floor suites are graced with uninterrupted views of the city’s skyline. Leisure facilities at the hotel include a drawing-room, a screening room, and a fully-equipped 24-hour gym, in addition to a restaurant and a rooftop kitchen garden. The Crosby Bar offers an all-day dining menu featuring modern American cuisine laced with ingredients sourced from the 12th-floor organic garden.
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