Choice of Three New York Hotels

[dcdapper]

Originally Posted by The_Foxx

+ do you use a credit card that offers a free upgrade in room when you book using the card? that's a nice bonus, esp when staying in NYC (i.e. AMEX does this on some of their cards); may offer you an upgrade at the waldorf.

+ if $300-plus is in the budget, suggest you think about going with a hotel in that range. the last thing I wanted in manhattan was a poor experience at a hotel when I stayed there.

you can stay 3 blocks from wall street for $368 plus tax (Ritz Carlton battery park), or I'd highly recommend the Jumeirah Essex House on Central Park for $359 a night plus taxes, literally steps away from my favorite places in the city (only a few doors down from the ritz carlton central park hotel, which is very pricey but in the perfect location). I took a look at the Jumeriah when we walked past it in december, looked great to me!

really just depends what part of the city you want to stay in, i guess. I stayed just off times square at the westin TS, great hotel with wonderful views but the location was ****** and no cabs constantly around like the central park hotels have, etc.

be sure to take your girl by cab to Max Brenner for an late lunch or early dinner, get the chocolate fondue dessert. awesome place, lots a fun. don't forget to grab lunch at the City Bakery, too. Damn, I miss new york-- I guess Bergdorf, Barneys, and Saks will have to do without me for now

Thank you for the tips. I'm leaning toward the Essex. The price is the same as the Waldorf, but I think it has been renovated recently.

I'll check with AMEX about whether I have the upgrade feature.

 

[The_Foxx]

good luck, and have a great trip! again, the Jumeriah hotel is in a great location, you can walk to Bergdorf in about 60 seconds, Saks is an easy 15 minute walk (if that), and you'll have easy access to walk Madison avenue to barneys, Lobb, and other great stores of the city.

Not to mention walking out the front door, crossing the street to central park for a stroll with a good cigar. damn, what a city!

One of my favorite places for dinner is the 21 Club, a classic that makes you feel like you're dining out in the 1930s-- but I've always wanted to take a girl to one of Daniel Boulud's restaurants.

 

[A Y]

I just stayed at Le Parker Meridien (at 6th & 56th) last week, and recommend it. The rooms are nice, the staff friendly and helpful, and there are lots of things very close to it. The burger joint downstairs has excellent burgers, though one could do better than their fries and shakes.

--Andre

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by Andre Yew

I just stayed at Le Parker Meridien (at 6th & 56th) last week, and recommend it. The rooms are nice, the staff friendly and helpful, and there are lots of things very close to it. The burger joint downstairs has excellent burgers, though one could do better than their fries and shakes.

--Andre
The breakfast at Le Parker Meridien is great, too.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by The_Foxx

good luck, and have a great trip! again, the Jumeriah hotel is in a great location, you can walk to Bergdorf in about 60 seconds, Saks is an easy 15 minute walk (if that), and you'll have easy access to walk Madison avenue to barneys, Lobb, and other great stores of the city.

Not to mention walking out the front door, crossing the street to central park for a stroll with a good cigar. damn, what a city!

One of my favorite places for dinner is the 21 Club, a classic that makes you feel like you're dining out in the 1930s-- but I've always wanted to take a girl to one of Daniel Boulud's restaurants.

I stayed at the Essex 2 or 3 years ago before it changed ownership. As Foxx states, the location was perfect for a quick walk to my favorite shops, Central Park, and many fine restaurants (Bernardins, Per Se, Jean Georges, Daniels, etc).

 

[dcdapper]

Originally Posted by The_Foxx

good luck, and have a great trip! again, the Jumeriah hotel is in a great location, you can walk to Bergdorf in about 60 seconds, Saks is an easy 15 minute walk (if that), and you'll have easy access to walk Madison avenue to barneys, Lobb, and other great stores of the city.

Not to mention walking out the front door, crossing the street to central park for a stroll with a good cigar. damn, what a city!

One of my favorite places for dinner is the 21 Club, a classic that makes you feel like you're dining out in the 1930s-- but I've always wanted to take a girl to one of Daniel Boulud's restaurants.

I can't wait. I've booked the Jumeriah Essex House and am really looking forward to all the places you mentioned. Thanks so much for your suggestions. You just can't beat that location.

 

[username79]

Priceline. I've never paid more than $150/night to stay in a 4-star in NY. Takes about a week of 15-minute work per day to get your bid accepted.

Originally Posted by The_Foxx

One of my favorite places for dinner is the 21 Club, a classic that makes you feel like you're dining out in the 1930s-- but I've always wanted to take a girl to one of Daniel Boulud's restaurants.
From my latest NYC extended weekend food-a-thon: Daniel is excellent. Gotham is excellent as well, top notch service, probably best overall meal I've ever had. Try Baldoria, it is casual and the food is great. Morimoto was really disappointing. Quality sashimi was the only redeeming part. Gramercy Tavern -- best breakfast, ever. Oranges squeezed into champagne and incredible sausage.

 

[Connemara]

I'd say the Algonquin (mostly for the bar).

 

[LabelKing]

Perhaps, the Chelsea?

 

[Kaga]

Originally Posted by arnach

Morimoto was really disappointing.
I am very sorry to hear that.

 

[SoCal2NYC]

Originally Posted by The_Foxx

Not to mention walking out the front door, crossing the street to central park for a stroll with a good cigar. damn, what a city!

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Hopefully the cigar will cover up the smell of horse **** all over the place.

 

[GQ Lawyer]

Since you are staying at the Essex, you should try BLT Market (in the Ritz Carlton) for brunch of lunch and Quality Meats for dinner. Also, head down to Union Square and hit Irving Mill, East 15, and Japonais - or go even further down to the LES and try Allen & Delancy.