Charmed by the Glam: An Insight into New York's Hidden Luxury Hotel Gems
When you think of luxury hotels in New York, images of towering skyscrapers wrapped in glitter and glam, with doormen tip their hats as you walk through revolving doors, flood our minds. But let’s toss aside those glossy magazine stereotypes. Today, we delve into New York’s less publicized deluxe hotels that owe their elegance to understated luxury and flawless service.
The Enigma of Luxurious Comfort
'Big Apple', 'The City that Never Sleeps', New York has many names. So does luxury. But, luxury is not always about brand names hanging in your suite, or Michelin Star dining, it’s also about feeling content or, to channel our inner Joey from Friends, feeling all ‘nesty’.
Finding the right blend of decadence and comfort can feel like finding a loch ness monster. Rumors yes, sightings, close to none! But hey, good news! We have captured these elusive beasts. Read on as we roll the red carpet to these hidden gems.
The Unconventional Palaces
These hotels often go unnoticed; a dignified understatement amongst more ostentatious neighbors. Ever heard of the old saying, 'One man’s no-frills is another man's luxury?' These hotels exemplify this philosophy.
Sprawling Penthouse suites are passé, nowadays it’s about conversations starters, such as the historical symbolisms engrained into the architecture of the Quin Central Park by Hilton Club, or the gallery worthy, avant-garde furniture in the Andaz 5th Avenue.
The Artful Delight
No, we aren’t picturing corridors with portraits of far-off relatives sporting Victorian era clothing and a mysterious smile. The art in these hotels goes beyond the canvas and frames.
'In New York, Art isn’t only in the museums, it’s in the hotels' - Anyone who ever visited the Gramercy Park Hotel and the Baccarat Hotel would agree with that quote. They are sure to leave anyone flabbergasted with their unique touch of elegance designed with the help of esteemed artists.
Service is the New Luxury
In today's fast-paced world, nothing spells luxury better than superior service. St Regis with their signature Butler Service, or Langham hotel’s Chuan Body + Soul spa, take guest pampering to unheard of heights.
Wrap Up – or the Unveiling?
Can't buy me love, neither can luxury...or can it? Visit these hidden gems in New York, and let's reopen that debate. The Beatles might not approve, but we believe these under-the-radar hotels truly redefine the notion of luxury. Have we peaked your curiosity yet?