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New York: Stay at the Buckingham Hotel's Penthouse For a Song

MsRebecca — 2009-11-04T12:43:54-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/Penthouse_Living_Room.jpg" class="top"> If youve dreamed of living in a New York penthouse but only ever get as far as flipping through the ads in the Times real estate section, you might now be closer to living your dream thanks to the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/BUCKINGHAM+HOTEL/local/181">Buckingham Hotel</a>. Sitting atop the small boutique hotel near Carnegie Hall is The Martinelli Penthouse, which was once home to opera singer Giovanni Martinelli when he was performing at the Met, and also used by musical star Bobby Van as a dance studio. Now, the two-bedroom duplex with a totally awesome terrace is available for meetings, private parties, and of course as hotel accommodations for cashed-up guests. We know, we know, youre thinking: why are you telling

New York: Score Prime Access to Summerstage Through the Buckingham

Jenna — 2009-06-30T15:29:37-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6929/buckinghamroom1.jpg" class="top"> The New York Times' <a href="http://intransit.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/26/travel-deals-summer-deals-in-new-york-hotels/">In Transit</a> blog gave us a heads-up on a kickass deal <A href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/BUCKINGHAM+HOTEL/local/181">The Buckingham's</a> got goin' on for summertime NYC-goers: you can score VIP access to the famed (and awesome) Central Park Summerstage series, a free performing arts festival that runs throughout the summer (think music, dance, film, word, and comedy events) along with a pretty decent rate on your hotel room. Per the Times: <blockquote> And for those who like their entertainment alfresco and within walking distance of their hotel the Buckingham Hotel is offering a special entrance and seating to guests who attend the free (and very popular) Central Park SummerStage events, which include the Metropolitan Opera, hip-hop

New York: Buckingham Hotel Gets Starry-Night Struck

jennm — 2008-09-24T09:05:33-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/11725/studio.jpg" class="imgborder">As the temperature cools down in New York, everyone flees the outdoor scenery of Central Park for the scenery inside the city's many museums. And as you can imagine, the museum-focused hotel packages start pouring in. Through the end of November, the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/BUCKINGHAM+HOTEL/local/181">Buckingham Hotel</a> is offering a package centered on the Museum of Modern Art's "Van Gogh and the Colors of the Night" exhibit, which features the first-time grouping of over two dozen of the one-eared artist's nighttime and twilight paintings. The package includes two VIP tickets to the museum, which is under a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Rates start at $419 per night and require a minimum two-night stay and the act of

New York: HotelChatter Reader Deals:: A Penthouse Suite in NYC for 50 Percent Off

juliana — 2008-08-12T15:14:10-05:00

Discounted Hotel Penthouse Suite
$1,800 per night

The Buckingham Hotel in Midtown Manhattan is offering up its 2,000-sq-ft Martinelli Penthouse for 50 percent off for the rest of August.

Typically, the suite goes for more than $3,600 a night. But now at $1,800 a night, the suite's king and queen bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, breakfast nook, sprawling living room, fireplace and a terrace with a view overlooking Central Park, can be all yours.

The Martinelli Penthouse, named after the long-time resident and Metropolitan Opera tenor Giovanni Martinelli, can be booked online or by calling (888) 511-1900. The deal expires August 31st.

Pictures of the Martinelli Penthouse are after the jump

New York: NYC Waterfalls Packages :: Drop $75K at the Buckingham

Jenna — 2008-07-24T16:33:39-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/buckinghampent_master_big.jpg" class="imgborder"> Got $75K you want to, say, throw into the East River? Or maybe you've got a compulsive spending habit that makes you want to throw yourself into the East River? NYC's <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/BUCKINGHAM+HOTEL/local/181">Buckingham Hotel</a> has a water-themed treat that's right up your alley! To celebrate artist Olafur Eliasson's man-made <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/NYC%20Waterfalls%20Packages">waterfalls</a> that have been installed along Manhattan's East River this summer, The Buckingham is offering a special waterfalls package for the ridiculously rich only. But it includes some of our best friends -- champagne and diamonds -- so we weren't too turned off by the $75,000 price tag. So, first of all, with the 75K deal, guests obviously are staying in the penthouse suite, which is ready