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Hip Hotel New York City: 60 Thompson Review
Sep 17th
The trendiest boutique hotel in Manhattan. Flush with modern-chic style and seductive atmosphere. A celebrity following that rivals the Oscars. A bar that is the place to be on a Thursday night. 60 Thompson is quickly becoming a household name, and we know why.
The light earth-tone walls, panelled leather headboards, crisp white Frette linens, and deep walnut paneling create an effortlessly sensual and relaxing atmosphere. Although the expansive hotel lobby can feel a bit intimidating if you don’t belong to the Seven/Vuitton crowd, the uber-hip Thom’s Bar is actually quite comfortable. The overly attractive staff is lucky enough to sport cashmere uniforms created by Nino Cerruti, although the tips they undoubtedly rake in from this swank crowd no doubt affords them their own cashmere.
Located in the heart of SoHo at, you guessed it, 60 Thompson Street between Spring and Broome (and across from the original Kate Spade store), this 12-storey, 100-room hotel is close to everything that is trendy and fashionable, and has become the favored hangout of discerning New York socialites.
If their standard New York-size rooms are too cramped for you, book yourself into the duplex penthouse loft, complete with its own private garden. If the Thompson Loft’s $3,500. More >
Hotel Review: City Club Hotel in New York City
Sep 1st
I arrived at City Club Hotel, a small luxury hotel in New York City, in a frenzy. I had just finished attending an exhausting conference, and I rode over that night in a taxi whose driver was flying through Manhattan’s backstreets like a bat out of hell. I never get nauseous on car rides, but the way he careened through the narrow roads at high speeds left me feeling queasy and unnerved.
Once I walked into City Club Hotel, I immediately relaxed. The modern lobby was small and dimly lit, but in a comforting way—it was fragrant, quiet, and peaceful (when I left in the morning, it was bright and airy, so it’s only dim at night). My tension subsided; I almost felt like I had walked into the entrance of a high-end spa. The two concierge women were helpful and friendly.
I was grateful to ascend to my cozy room and decompress. I rode up in a dim elevator with a modern decorative vase/stool, and emerged on a dark and contemporary hallway decorated mostly in black. Once I entered the cozy and well-lit guest room, it was easy to forget that the hectic streets of New York lied below. Modern and More >
Hotel Elysée Review – Countryside Comfort with City Conveniences
Aug 13th
The Hotel Elysée gives new meaning to a concept property. With its Anglo-Franco décor, the quaint accommodations feel more like a European countryside inn than a New York City hotel. There are sensations so powerful, so deeply rooted, and so closely associated with childhood memories, that the slightest hint yields an effect that is nearly Pavlovian. Staying at the Hotel Elysée reminded me of the weekend getaways I used to take with my mother as a young girl. We would take the train to Paris, to Zurich, to Madrid, in search of new adventures. Each time, we would stay in a lovely bed and breakfast, almost always ordering room service. I remember those trays of croissants and miniature jars of jam like it was yesterday. Upon arrival, I was immediately transported back to that carefree, innocent time in my life—from the distinct décor, to the hospitable service, and the continental breakfast.
Settling into my comfortable junior suite, the welcoming bottle of champagne and chocolates served as the prefect antidote to the daily stresses of city life. Some hotels can feel cold and sterile, but this environment was warm and comforting. The Hotel Elysée has the charm and character of a suburban More >