The most iconic borough in the legendary New York City, Manhattan is a city of many distinct levels. It is packed with a wealth of attractions, like Broadway, Empire State Building and Central Park to name but a few, a wide range of dining and shopping venues and an expansive offering of theater shows and live music, which make it the center of the action of New York City. Manhattan is also home to some of New York’s best leading hotels, with superb locations, ultramodern facilities and top notch service, where your stay will turn into unforgettable moments to cherish for a long time. Here are three of them, each promising a different experience.
The Peninsula New York
A luxurious Beaux Arts landmark dating back to the early 20th century, the Peninsula New York is a great choice for leisure and business travelers with state-of-the-art accommodations, impeccable service, and an enviable location in downtown Manhattan, on the 5th avenue and 55th street.
Rising 23 stories above some of the best shopping in New York, the Peninsula invites guests to stay at one of its 185 luxurious guestrooms and 54 suites, decorated in a classic, contemporary style, with art nouveau accents, each with state-of-the-art facilities and amenities to ensure guests’ comfortable and pleasant stay.
There are a number of excellent options for drinking and dining, including the stylish fives, which is the hotel’s contemporary American restaurant. Currently, the restaurant and the adjoining Bar at Fives are under refurbishment, so in the interim, feel free to enjoy breakfast in Gotham Lounge, the Chelsea Room or through in-room dining.
The Peninsula Spa by ESPA come with twelve treatment rooms, a hair salon and Asian Tea lounge. Saunas, a fully equipped gym with yoga studio and an extensive menu of massage, body and facial treatments that integrate Ayurvedic, Asian and European philosophies are also available.
Business amenities include small meeting rooms, a business center and computer rentals. Nearby attractions include American Folk Art Museum, Rockefeller Center, Museum of Modern Art and much more.
Trump Soho New York
A member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts, the 5-star Trump Soho New York brings a new perspective of Manhattan from the exciting SoHo New York neighborhood. Housed in an appealing 46-storey building, the hotel’s 391 elegant guestrooms and suites feature contemporary opulence, most with panoramic city views and each offering floor-to-ceiling windows, marble-clad bathrooms with bathrobes and slippers, pillow menus, iPod docking stations, flat-panel LCD TVs and high speed Internet/Wi-Fi access.
Dining at Trump Soho New York can be enjoyed at the on-site Quattro Gastonomia Italia restaurant, where Chef Fabrizio Carro serves authentic Italian dishes, while the Library welcomes visitors to relax with a cup of coffee or glass of wine in a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere, surrounded by the hotel’s collection of Taschen books. Those who are fans of Japanese cuisine, can dine at Koi restaurant, which serves Japanese food in a sleek space and is known for its celebrity sightings.
On the 7th floor of the glittering 46-storey property one can find an expansive Moroccan-style Spa, featuring spacious treatment rooms, indoor and outdoor relaxation lounges, along with separate hammams for both men and women. Massages are also offered in guestrooms and suites.
Guests can also take advantage of the hotel’s banquet and conference facilities, room service, seasonally open pool, concierge and well equipped fitness center. The hotel is close to public transportation, wonderful shopping and a number of attractions.
The New York Palace
Known for its unparalleled splendor, sumptuous guestrooms and spectacular panoramic views of the city, and fusing the very finest of old-world elegance with new-world design, the striking New York Palace Hotel is another luxurious treat to high-end travelers looking for a unique hideaway in the heart of the city.
The hotel’s 805 rooms and 88 suites scattered on 55 floors are warm, tastefully furnished and feature every possible amenity to make guests’ stay as convenient as ever. The hotel’s Madison Room and Bar in the historic Villard mansion, connected to the lobby is where guests can try awe-inspiring American cuisine and cocktails. The hotel is proud to also offer on-site dining at GILT and Istana. Room service is available 24-hours a day and features menus created in collaboration with Cooking Light.
In the New York Palace guests one can find more than 22000 square feet of meeting and event space for corporate functions, 7000-square-foot health club, as well as an exclusive Spa with a variety of treatments. The hotel is within a short distance from Times Square and the entrance to Central Park and is a great choice for exploring the best of Manhattan. Stay and you’ll never regret!
