Tag: New York
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I really like the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
I went back to the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge. Truthfully, it was the first really nice hotel I had ever stayed at and set the standard for me as to what a hotel experience could and should be like. This time around I booked using the Mastercard Travel services to take advantage of some of…
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In memoriam to my favorite part of the hotel experience: The mini shampoo
As a child, my favorite part of staying in a hotel was getting the tiny bottles of shampoo. It was like a free souvenir (that my parents definitely paid for). As an adult, I continued to revel in having the little takeaways from my journeys. Only now, that is becoming a rarer and rarer pleasure.…
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Equinox Hotel has a Science of Sleep package. Here’s how it went down.
During my stay at the Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards, I opted to try out the Science of Sleep package. Truth be told, it was one of the reasons why I was so eager to try this hotel. I had visions of myself, entering the hotel haggard from all the work and nights staying up way…
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Let’s eat at the Equinox Hotel
During my say at the Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards, I just had to let myself have the experience of ordering room service. I used the in-room iPad to place the order. The menu is expansive. It includes health forward fare and options for when you are feeling more indulgent. I, myself, have committed myself to…
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A room tour: Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards
I had the wonderful opportunity to stay at the Equinox Hotel in New York. I will be spending time this week reviewing various aspects of the hotel, but today, I am going to give you a quick room tour. As you read over this, remember that Equinox is a fitness brand that is getting in…
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A stay at Lotte New York Palace
Upon looking at the map of the particular area in Manhattan, 5th avenue and Madison, I got curious about the Lotte New York Palace. The hotel was right across the street from St Patrick’s Cathedral and close to the famed Saks 5th Avenue. Curiosity got the best of me, and I made sure to book…
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Knickerbocker Hotel Review: Dining
The dining options at the Knickerbocker hotel include Charlie’s, Jakes, and in-room dining. The only meals I had at Charlie’s were the daily breakfasts. The first day we got there close to 10 AM. The eggs were cold and disappointing. The croissant was so-so. The second day, I only got yogurt, to avoid the disappointment.…
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The Knickerbocker Hotel Review: Service and gym (and an emergency)
I’m reviewing my stay at The Knickerbocker Hotel. Let’s talk about the services. The staff sent text messages to check, which I ignored, because I didn’t think anything of it. Then they called the room. It was jarring. I didn’t need anything. If nothing else, they were very serious about checking in and making sure…
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The Knickerbocker Hotel Review: The room
The Knickerbocker Hotel is located in Times Square, great if you want to be in the center of the action. Stepping off the busy street, barely dodging lost tourists and photo takers, the lobby was a reprieve. It looked the part of a luxury hotel. (Of course, I have no photo of it.) We walked…
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My visit to the Museum at FIT
I was in the area and decided to visit the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology of New York. Because fashion? For free? Yes. When I walked in, the desk guy said, “You’re here to see the shoes, right?” To which, I was like, “Uh maybe.” To be honest, my thought pattern was more…
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