Back last fall, we were having some seriously lovey-dovey feelings after visiting the Peninsula New York's wraparound Sun Terrace, an intimate urban oasis, raised up on the twenty-first floor of the hotel with sprawling views of midtown, endless rows of black deck chairs, and most importantly, a strong sense of...
May 14, 2012
Nevermind what the bees are up to on hotel rooftops, we're here to remind you that New York has an abundance (literally) of rooftop spaces built for recreational human endeavors like eating, drinking and sunbathing. One of our favorites, perhaps, is the sun terrace on top of the Peninsula New...
April 18, 2012
Take a guess where in the The Peninsula NYC you'll have this view. No, it's not from one of the hotel restaurants, or even from a suite; this envious view up Fifth Avenue and through Central Park to Harlem is from the fitness center within the 3-level Peninsula Spa...
April 09, 2012
As unhappy as we are to admit it, summer is over and the warm weather is quickly receding. And to think, we only made it to the beach once this entire summer! But nevermind. While New York temperatures are still lingering in the high 70s, we thought we could all...
September 26, 2011
Last week, we were invited to check out the newly-refurbished Sun Terrace on the twenty-first floor of the Peninsula New York. Well, this was a no-brainer. A private patio perched over Fifth Avenue that has been designed for the sole purpose of sunbathing? Why, yes, we'd love to. The deck...
September 14, 2011
In New York, it's all about the views. But the summer heat can be cruel, and sizzling on a scenicbut swelteringrooftop isn't everyone's idea of fun. Unless there's a pool! Here, we've gone and taken a look at seven of the city's top top-floor watery retreats. From spa centers to...
July 26, 2011
So...who wants to unwrap that big red bow and hop in for a spin? You can, for free, but only if you're calling a suite at the The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago or The Peninsula Hong Kong your temporary home during stays in those cities. The new...
November 19, 2010
Back on January 1, The Peninsula New York followed New Year's tradition and turned over a new leaf by unveiling their new destination spa. The tri-level ESPA spa shows a whole fresh side of The Peninsula, incorporating Asian, European and Ayurvedic treatments instead of just the good old massage...
January 13, 2009
New Yorkers (or New York tourists): Winter Restaurant Week is upon us. During this magical time which runs January 18-23 and 25-30 over 250 NYC restaurants offer fixed-price lunches for $24.07 and dinners for $35.00. Reservations opened up today, and for the first time ever, some participating...
January 05, 2009
Peninsula New York's 20th Anniversary Rate$20 for the second night The Peninsula Hotel New York on posh Fifth Avenue (with even posher room rates) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and as a way to commemorate the occasion the hotel is offering rooms for $20 a night. There is...
September 15, 2008
Some of us here really enjoy tanning. Well, perhaps it's not so much the act of tanning that we enjoy -- but the glorious state of being tanned. Still, we don't usually care much for indoor pools because the chances of getting bronzed are greatly reduced when the only...
August 29, 2008
Today's Page Six has a blind item about a naughty concierge at the Peninsula New York who was getting busy with a regular hotel guest. Unfortunately, sleeping with the guests, no matter how rich they are, is not allowed.WHICH wealthy bachelor who was living at the Peninsula got a pretty...
August 29, 2007
On a crisp, beautiful night in New York City there is no place better to grab a drink than the roof top bar at the Peninsula Hotel.While it loses it's outdoor charm during the colder months (ahem, like now), the Pen-Top Bar & Terrace is the best spot to enjoy...
December 20, 2006
New York City hotels are not as open on Christmas day as one might normally believe. The NY Post reports that the Mandarin Oriental, the New York Peninsula, the Ritz-Carlton Central Park and the Lowell Hotel are all reporting higher room rates AND higher occupancy. The Mandarin Oriental costs...
December 21, 2005
We told you about NYC hotel rooms for under $250, so now it is time to check out where the high rollers stay. Michelin's New York City Red Guide lists 7 newly appointed 5-star hotels in NYC: · Essex House · Four Seasons New York · Mandarin Oriental · The Peninsula · Ritz Carlton...
December 13, 2005
HBO made New York City the world's sexiest city, but are we now calling it the most sinful? Probably. The September/October issue of the relaunched Travel Savvy Magazine lists New York City as the best place to have an affair and the top six cheating hotels in Manhattan. Can...
October 20, 2005
Forbes has compiled a list of their favorite business hotels in New York. Their results: Best Overall: The Peninsula Best For Tech: Hotel Gansevoort Best For Lawyers: Four Seasons Best For Doctors: The Alex Hotel (photo above) Best For Politicians: Waldorf Astoria Best For I-Bankers: Ritz Carlton Battery Park...
April 01, 2005
[Update: According to The Superficial, Lindsay Lohan is denying the Peninsula Hotel grope session, through her publicist. Lindsay's rep also wants everyone to know that Lindsay's tattoo is on her lower back and not her right butt cheek, and that it says La Bella Vita. The rep did confirm that...
March 10, 2005
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