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A free hotel room and taxi ride in New York City?

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:21:02 GMT

Brand Week reports a new promotion by Cole Haan during upcoming Fashion Week in New York. Excerpt:

The New York-based clothing, shoes and accessories company, which is a division of Nike, is using a lucky penny as the centerpiece of its fall 2008 collection and as a symbol to raise consumer awareness of the "Lucky You" effort. Support includes bellybands around covers of September issues in the Condé Nast portfolio of magazines and regional outdoor ads. In New York, some people hailing cabs between Sept. 5-10, when Fashion Week hits the city, will receive similar free fares.

Also in New York, some guests will get free upgrades at participating hotels, including The Alex Hotel, Bryant Park Hotel, Dream Hotel, Time Hotel, Night Hotel, The Chambers Hotel and Hotel Mela. Free meals, drinks and amenities also will happen at participating hotels.

photograph: The Dream Hotel

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Hotel Review: The Alex

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:51:08 GMT

One of the most impressive New York hotels, this 33-story hotel opened in 2004 and is in a great location in the Midtown East area. Within easy walking distance you will find Park Avenue, the United Nations, the Chrysler Building and Grand Central Station. The bamboo floors, clean lines, soft velour curtains, and fresh orchids give a serene ambience to the 203 spacious guestrooms. In keeping with the hotel's modern feeling, all rooms include 30-inch flat-screen TVs and DVD players. The Alex consistently gets rave reviews for the generous size of its rooms and suites; the comfortable beds, the tasteful furnishings, the hi-tech amenities, and the bathrooms. It represents a great value in this price category. Also the hotel's restaurant Riingo gets rave reviews for its cuisine by star chef Marcus Samuelsson, who also runs top restaurant Aquavit. To book this hotel, click here! Additional information about the Alex Hotel: Nearby Attractions • Chrysler Building (0.17 miles) • Grand Central Terminal and Station (0.25 miles) • Whitney Museum of American Art at Altria (0.29 miles) • United Nations (0.36 miles) • Municipal Art Society (0.39 miles) • St. Patrick's Cathedral (0.4 miles) • Mexican Cultural Institute of New York (0.42 miles) • Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America (0.42 miles) • New York Public Library (0.44 miles) • Diamond District (0.44 miles) • Nintendo World (0.5 miles) • Christie's Inc. Auction House (0.51 miles) • Top of the Rock (0.51 miles) • Rockefeller Center (0.53 miles) • Morgan Library and Museum (0.53 miles) • Museum of Television and Radio (0.56 miles) • Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) (0.57 miles) • Sony Wonder Technology Lab (0.57 miles) • International Center of Photography (0.59 miles) • Museum of Arts & Design (MAD) (0.61 miles)

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Hotel Review: The Dream Hotel

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:18:33 GMT

This 13-story hotel provides 208 guestrooms and 20 suites, all whimsically modern and luxurious. Tech-savvy amenities include Bose radios, 37-inch plasma televisions with digital cable, laptop-compatible in-room safes, high- speed Internet access and pre-loaded iPods. Other amenities include high thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, ultra-plush feather duvets, Cashmere bathrobes and complimentary overnight shoeshine service. A glass elevator in the center of the lobby takes guests below ground to the Chopra Center New York, which provides Ayurvedic healing arts as taught by Deepak Chopra. Dream's rooftop lounge, Ava, named after movie star Ava Gardner, is an eclectic mix of 1950s retro and French Riviera styles. With sculpted walls, bench seats and black-and-white floors, the lounge includes a wood-planked seasonal terrace offering panoramic views. Dream is also home to Serafina, a Fellini-inspired restaurant designed by the Rockwell Group and featuring upscale Italian cuisine. Also available is Subconscious, a subterranean lounge with a labyrinth of alcoves, and Epernay and Lobby Bar, a vibrant lobby space designed by architect Mark Zeff. Room service is available 24 hours, and Dream provides express check-out, valet parking and a modern meeting/screening room for up 200 people. Other hotel amenities and services at Dream include a 24-hour fitness center, unparalleled concierge service, complimentary newspapers, turndown service, same-day laundry service, personal shopping services and pet-friendly rooms. To book this hotel, click here! Additional information about the Dream Hotel: Nearby Attractions • Ed Sullivan Theater (0.09 miles) • NYC's Visitor Information Center (0.14 miles) • Rose Museum at Carnegie Hall (0.15 miles) • Time Warner Center (0.27 miles) • American Folk Art Museum (0.33 miles) • Museum of Arts & Design (MAD) (0.34 miles) • Museum of Biblical Art (0.38 miles) • Museum of Television and Radio (0.39 miles) • Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) (0.4 miles) • World of Disney (0.4 miles) • Rockefeller Center (0.41 miles) • Top of the Rock (0.44 miles) • Christie's Inc. Auction House (0.45 miles) • Horse & Carriage Rides (0.45 miles) • Nintendo World (0.46 miles) • Sony Wonder Technology Lab (0.5 miles) • Dahesh Museum (0.5 miles) • Diamond District (0.53 miles) • St. Patrick's Cathedral (0.55 miles) • Municipal Art Society (0.55 miles)

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Hotel Review: The Michelangelo Hotel

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 17:05:38 GMT

Travel and Leisure named this hotel one of the greatest in the world, and the Conde Nast Traveler Gold List cited it as worldwide one of the best places to stay. The Michelangelo offers complimentary Italian Buon Di breakfasts of espresso, cappuccino, tea and Italian pastries. The recently-opened Insieme restaurant features authentic cuisine, and the intimate Lobby Lounge serves cocktails and liqueurs. The multilingual concierge staff is adept at landing tickets to Broadway shows and reservations at top restaurants. The Michelangelo shuttles guests to Wall Street each morning in the hotel's limo during select hours. The Michelangelo Hotel is one block from Radio City Music Hall and Rockefeller Center. Broadway's bright lights and Carnegie Hall are five blocks from the property. Central Park is eight blocks away. Decorated in neoclassical, Art Deco or country French styles, the Michelangelo's 178 guestrooms average 475 square feet and feature Bose stereo systems, CD players and high-speed Internet access. Bathrooms in camel-colored tiles feature Frette Italian bathrobes, Bulgari bath products, 55-gallon soaking tubs and televisions. Nightly turndown service includes Baci chocolates on each pillow. Bringing an "oasis of calm" to the edge of Times Square, the Michelangelo invites guests to the look and feel of an Italia villa. Graced in pink, Italian marble, the lobby features large palm ferns, Italian furnishings, and 18th-century paintings. To book this hotel, click here! Additional information about the Michelangelo Hotel: Nearby Attractions • Ed Sullivan Theater (0.15 miles) • American Folk Art Museum (0.26 miles) • Top of the Rock (0.26 miles) • Museum of Arts & Design (MAD) (0.27 miles) • Christie's Inc. Auction House (0.27 miles) • Nintendo World (0.27 miles) • Museum of Television and Radio (0.28 miles) • Rose Museum at Carnegie Hall (0.31 miles) • Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) (0.32 miles) • International Center of Photography (0.39 miles) • NASDAQ (0.39 miles) • Municipal Art Society (0.42 miles) • Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum (0.46 miles) • Sony Wonder Technology Lab (0.47 miles) • Times Square (0.47 miles) • Time Warner Center (0.49 miles) • Dahesh Museum (0.5 miles) • Horse & Carriage Rides (0.52 miles)

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Hotel Review: The Rockefeller Center Hotel

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:43:56 GMT

The new Rockefeller Center Hotel has an unusual combination of features including instant check in and check out, complimentary use of a computer/printer and high speed Internet access, fitness options, state-of-the-art guestrooms with flat panel HD LCD TVs with media panel, ergonomic work stations, custom designed furnishings, and latest bedding with down filled duvets and pillow-top mattresses. Located just steps away from Top of the Rock, Radio City Music Hall, NBC Studios, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Fifth Avenue shopping, hotel guests clearly profit from its unique location. Discounts are provided to many area attractions, including MoMA, Top of the Rock, NBC Studios and Experience Shop and the Rockefeller Center Tour. What's more, the guestrooms are New York's newest in design, comfort and technology. And ride 'em cowboy: the in-house restaurant Johnny Utah's, dubbed the urban cowboy experience, features cuisine of the Southwest and Manhattan's only mechanical bull ride. To book this hotel, click here! Additional information about the Rockefeller Center Hotel: Nearby Attractions • Museum of Television and Radio (0.05 miles) • American Folk Art Museum (0.08 miles) • Museum of Arts & Design (MAD) (0.08 miles) • Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) (0.1 miles) • Top of the Rock (0.12 miles) • Christie's Auction House (0.13 miles) • Nintendo World (0.15 miles) • Rockefeller Center (0.18 miles) • Municipal Art Society (0.19 miles) • Sony Wonder Technology Lab (0.26 miles) • Dahesh Museum (0.31 miles) • Rose Museum at Carnegie Hall (0.34 miles) • Ed Sullivan Theater (0.35 miles) • Horse & Carriage Rides (0.39 miles) • International Center of Photography (0.4 miles) • NASDAQ (0.49 miles) • Grand Central Terminal and Station (0.55 miles) • Times Square (0.56 miles) • New York Public Library (0.57 miles)

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Hotel Review: The New York Palace

Tue, 22 May 2007 21:51:13 GMT

The New York Palace is an independently-managed luxury hotel that provides an elegant oasis of privacy gracefully blending the landmark 1882 Villard Houses with a contemporary 55 story tower. Located at 50th Street and Madison Avenue, The New York Palace Hotel is in the heart of midtown Manhattan, a short walk from Central Park, the business districts and world class shopping on Fifth and Madison Avenues. The Palace is known for its luxurious accommodations, spectacular views, spacious rooms and unparalleled service. Do not be surprised to bump into heads of state or rock stars here. Every one of the 897 guest rooms feature high speed Internet access and the hotel also offers a versatile choice of meeting and conference spaces. A well-equipped business center and an extensive spa & fitness center round out the ammenities. The hotel offers contemporary dining in Istana and light snacks and drinks in the historic Villard Bar & Lounge. The oval shaped Villard Ballroom provides a stunning venue for business and social occasions and is complemented by a range of attractive and versatile meeting space on the second, fifth and 39th floors. The 7,000 square foot Spa & Fitness Center features the latest in cardiovascular equipment, as well as a range of relaxing massage and spa treatments, for both men and women. For luxurious accommodations, the New York Palace is one of the finest addresses. To book this hotel, click here! Additional information about the New York Palace: Nearby Attractions • Bloomingdale's (0.24 miles) • Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden (0.28 miles) • Museum of American Illustration (0.44 miles) • Dahesh Museum (0.45 miles) • Sony Wonder Technology Lab (0.45 miles) • Municipal Art Society (0.54 miles) • Horse & Carriage Rides (0.56 miles) • Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) (0.59 miles) • Museum of Television and Radio (0.63 miles) • Museum of Arts & Design (MAD) (0.64 miles) • American Folk Art Museum (0.65 miles) • Rockefeller Center (0.67 miles) • Americas Society (0.7 miles) • Top of the Rock (0.72 miles) • United Nations (0.73 miles) • Christie's Inc. Auction House (0.73 miles) • Nintendo World (0.74 miles) • Chrysler Building (0.74 miles) • Asia Society (0.78 miles) • Grand Central Terminal and Station (0.79 miles)

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Hotel Review: The Waldorf Astoria

Mon, 21 May 2007 20:21:08 GMT

As one of the first grand hotels to combine luxurious elegance with a myriad of amenities and services, the Waldorf=Astoria has been world renowned for over a century. With a reputation for unparalleled hospitality and service, the Art Deco landmark beckons New Yorkers and visitors alike. The legendary shops of Fifth and Madison Avenues are only minutes away, as are numerous art galleries and specialty shops. The hotel itself is home to some of the world's most luxurious boutiques. Since 1893, the Waldorf=Astoria name has epitomized the quintessential luxury hotel experience. Each spacious, individually decorated guestroom and suite offers a rewarding union of timeless elegance and up to the moment convenience; luxurious comfort and classic sophistication. All guest rooms are spacious and richly appointed. Extraordinary in its depth and breadth, The Waldorf=Astoria's customer service offers unparalleled responsiveness to your every need. Innovation and tradition meet at The Waldorf=Astoria's celebrated restaurants, bars, and lounges. From a classic steakhouse to a progressive American bistro to a three star French restaurant, the food and beverage venues of The Waldorf=Astoria entice diners with their creativity and culinary distinction. A meal at hotel's Peacock Alley restaurant, recently renovated at a cost of over $5 million underscores just how fabulous this property is. Or perhaps dine at one of the area's top-ranked restaurants, or shop at the trendy boutiques and department stores of nearby Fifth and Madison Avenues. The Waldorf's superior location makes it all possible, a place where you can luxuriate in true comfort. To book this hotel, click here! Additional information about the Waldorf=Astoria: Nearby Attractions: Municipal Art Society (0.13 miles) Rockefeller Center (0.21 miles) Top of the Rock (0.29 miles) Christie's Inc. Auction House (0.29 miles) Nintendo World (0.29 miles) Museum of Television and Radio (0.3 miles) Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) (0.3 miles) Sony Wonder Technology Lab (0.32 miles) Chrysler Building (0.34 miles) Museum of Arts & Design (MAD) (0.35 miles) Grand Central Terminal and Station (0.35 miles) American Folk Art Museum (0.35 miles) Dahesh Museum (0.39 miles) Whitney Museum of American Art at Altria (0.39 miles) International Center of Photography (0.48 miles) New York Public Library (0.49 miles) Mexican Cultural Institute of New York (0.51 miles) Horse & Carriage Rides (0.54 miles) Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America (0.56 miles) Bloomingdale's (0.56 miles) Property Information: Check In Time - 3:00 PM Check Out Time - 12:00 PM Early Check Out Fee - $100.00 Hotel Built - 1931 Last Renovated - 2004 Minimum Check In Age - 21 Years or Older Multilingual Staff Property Amenities: Car Rent Desk Family Rooms Fitness Facility InHouse Bar InHouse Dining Safe Where you stay while visiting New York is dependent on many factors. Our Hotel Guides are here to help.

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New York Hotel Information

Tue, 02 May 2006 16:49:14 GMT

Where you stay while visiting New York City is obviously dependent on many factors, ranging from your budget to what your goals are while visiting New York. Our comprehensive Hotel Section can assist you in finding appropriate accommodations. You can also rest easy in knowing you are getting the lowest rate available, as we guarantee all of our rates!

What is it really like staying in a hotel in Manhattan, which has the greatest population density of any city in the entire Western Hemisphere? While we provide fantastic rates on thousands of different hotel rooms here in New York, this guide is intended to offer some guidance in how to choose and what you can expect.

For our foreign and domestic visitors who have never visited here, the first experience of New York can be fascinating, enjoyable, overwhelming and confusing--usually all these things at once. You might be tired after a long flight and trip from the airport, and therefore doing some advanced research makes a big difference towards your stay here in the big city.

Foremost, do keep in mind that a budget hotel in mid-America does not compare in price to a budget hotel in New York. $250 (US) per night represents a great value in Manhattan, whereas $250 might get you four or five nights at a budget hotel in the Midwest! So for the first-time traveler, do accept that you will pay substantially higher rates here than elsewhere. Moreover, room sizes (like apartments) tend to be much smaller here than elsewhere in the United States. In short, you pretty much get what you pay for here. If you read through multiple reviews of various hotels, you'll find the features you are interested in as well as the pros and cons of various properties.

If you happen to find a room for under $100 per night, do expect the place is probably a dorm room at best or just above flophouse status at worse. Anything between $100 to $200 per night will likely be of average quality, but not the quality you would expect for that price elsewhere in the United States. The real test comes in choosing a hotel that costs between $200 and $300 per night. While you will find numerous possibilities, your might want your search criteria to consider location, special needs, amenities and room size. For example, if you are attending a show at the Javits Convention Center, the Upper East Side likely will not be your first choice of location. If you use a wheelchair, or have several small children, or perhaps travel with a large dog, obviously those criteria are very important in choosing a room. Moreover, for the road warrior or frequent traveller, knowing that warp-speed Internet and other high-tech amenities are available and functioning can be critical in choosing a room.

If you come from a quiet, bucolic place, the street noise in Manhattan can initially be alarming, and we find that user reviews of hotels sometimes do not take this into account. While most hotels do have thick window panes that block out street noise, obviously a room on the 30th floor will have less interference from street noise (and substantially better views!) than a third-floor room. Obviously if your room is next to the elevator bank, you will hear more people in the hallway than if you stay at the end of the hall. In other words, individual preferences are a big factor in user reviews, and often when a hotel has mixed reviews it very much stems from the fact that the individuals who stayed in those rooms had vastly different needs and expectations. Some visitors are not disturbed at all by a little street noise, while others find they cannot sleep at all. Some visitors choose location over all other criteria, especially when they plan to be out in the city all day and only use the room for sleeping. Still others plan a romantic visit and want to ensure they have the finest amenities, most comfortable beds, and flat-screen TVs in the room. So do please take note of these features when booking.

In the $300 per night category, you will largely find that all the amenities and extras you would expect, along with stellar service. Should you find some detail overlooked or not to your standards, you would expect in this room class that management would respond to your needs right away. We too have stayed in New York's finest hotels, and from time to time even the finest rooms do actually need maintenance and to be restocked with various amenities.

Finally in the $500 per night category, you will expect (and receive) world-class service in this magnificent city that never sleeps. And you can absolutely expect to sleep, and sleep soundly, because all your needs will be met.

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