New York City, the ever-beating heart of the globe, is home to some of the world's finest luxury hotels. But are we really talking about these shelters of extravagance if we're not diving deeper? Brace yourselves, my dear globe-trotters, as today we're taking a sub-city plunge into the magnificent hotel basements of the Big Apple. Yeah, you heard it right...Basements! They're like the hotels within hotels, hidden treasure chests brimming with secret gardens of luxury. Hold on to your hats, it’s going to be a wild ride!
The Basement Boom
Now, basements may not be your first port of call when dreaming up high-class luxury, but remember, it’s not about where you are but how you feel, and trust me, these hotel basements will make you feel like you've just stumbled upon a secret society of luxury. Featuring opulent lounges, world-class spas, majestic ballrooms and more, these hotel underbellies are an escape route to the lavish lifestyle reserved for the crème de la crème. Don't believe me? Well, there's only one way for you to find out. Follow me down the rabbit hole...as we step into the splendor below!
Frolic in the Ensorcelled Cellars
If you think enchantment can only be found above ground, you haven’t been introduced to the spellbinding sub-surface parlor at the Dream Downtown. It's like a secret wonderland hidden from ordinary eyes. With its legend-encrusted wine cellar and a lounge that oozes opulence, this basement space is the epitome of extravagance shrouded in mystery. No wonder Lewis Carroll and Jay Gatsby are rumoured to have time-travelled for a soirée down here! Okay, maybe not...but hey, a journey here will make you question your reality!
The Hidden Havens of Health
Want to feel like rejuvenated royalty? Visit the sanctuaries of wellness tucked away underneath the The Mandarin Oriental. Their basement is an Eden of treatments that whisk away stress faster than New York’s disappearing taxis. Here lies a realm where tranquillity is the queen and your well-being, the golden rule. In the words of Mark Twain, 'The secret of success is making your vocation your vacation.' So, why not find that exotic retreat from work down here?
The Lavish Labyrinth of the Past
Be soothed by the nostalgic notes from the past played in the evocative basement of the Gramercy Park Hotel. This exquisite underground holds stories that stoke the fires of the romantic ages of yore. It encapsulates the perfect blend of heritage with the aura of the lavish jazz age that even the legendary F. Scott Fitzgerald would approve of. And if he wouldn’t, he might have had too much gin! *wink*
Conclusion
These are just the tips of the iceberg, or shall I say, the top of the basements! There's so much more awaiting discovery in the underworlds of New York's luxury hotels – where the charm of intimate privacy is beautifully intertwined with the allure of unabashed extravagance. So the next time you check in above, make sure to check out what’s going on below!
References: 'Most Luxurious Hotel basements in NYC' - New York Times; 'Secret Spas in NYC' - Vogue Magazine