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New York: POTUS Dresses Down Wall Street at Mandarin Oriental

MsRebecca — 2009-10-21T14:53:41-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/POTUSmonyc.JPG" class="top"> <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/MANDARIN+ORIENTAL+NEW+YORK/local/190">The Mandarin Oriental</a> in New York is popular with celebrities: in the past, we've seen Bruce Willis and Natalie Portman there. But approaching the hotel close to 5 p.m. yesterday, we encountered way too much security for there to just be someone from Hollywood in the building. The street itself was blocked off and a mix of NYPD officers, generic security dudes, serious-looking men in suitsaha! Secret Service!and excited New Yorkers waiting by the barricades gave it all away: President Barack Obama was in town. And about to arrive any second.We got a bit of a thrill to learn this, too, along with a hint of dread that we may not get into the hotel

New York: Give Your Dapper Dad a Cognac Experience on Father's Day

Jenna — 2009-06-05T12:28:18-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6929/mandarinbar.jpg" class="top"> Yo, kiddies? Father's day is this month. And if your pops is more of the cigar-lounge-and-fireplace than the Disney World vacay type, consider this pop's day gift from the<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/MANDARIN+ORIENTAL+NEW+YORK/local/190"> Mandarin Oriental New York</a>. Hint: cognac is involved. Yeah, dapper gentlemen only. Way up on the 35th floor in the Lobby Lounge, MOBar or restaurant Asiate (yes, with kickass views of Central Park and the skyline), pops can enjoy an evening tasting cognac if you book him the Fathers Day Cognac Package: <blockquote>The flight consists of three pours, including Delamain XO Pale and Dry, P. Frapin Vintage 1983 and Hine Vintage 1975, and will be accompanied by a selection of chocolate truffles.</blockquote> How very... classy. It'll cost

New York: The Mandarin Oriental's Suite 5th Anniversary Offer

shiralevine — 2009-03-25T13:56:26-05:00

"In these recessionary times" it takes a little digging to reward yourself with some seriously luxe discounts. Luxury brands, in their struggle to stay in business, are offering some steep discounts that at first glance seem amazing and like, totally bookable. But when you peel back the layers, is it really a deal?

Enter: New York's Mandarin Oriental. After clicking around on their site a bit, we found a sweet suite deal where rooms are as much as 50 percent off. That sounds great, right? But remember these are suites at the Mandarin Oriental in NYC where regular rooms in boom times go for as high as $1,000 a night. Again, for regular rooms.

New York: What Will Be the Next Hot Fashion Week Hotel for NYC?

JetSetCD — 2009-02-04T14:53:48-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/Empire_Rooftop.jpg" class="top"> Oh noes! New York's posh party in the park, better known as Bryant Park Fashion Week, has reached the end of its lease on the and has to pick up and move from the park beginning from fall 2009. The move to a new space was just finalized, and although it lacks a glamorous name (it's called Damrosch Park), Fashion Week's new digs does come with the swish neighbor of Lincoln Center and a whole bevy of midtown hotels. At last, the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Bryant+Park+Hotel/local/68">Bryant Park Hotel</a>'s vice grip on all the cool parties will be loosened as fashionistas in tottering heels will be looking to do their tippling at a hotel a little closer to the Lincoln

New York: Thomas Pink Offers Ritzy In-Room Shirt Service at the Mandarin Oriental New York

juliana — 2008-07-16T14:16:55-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/monyc_pink.jpg" class="imgborder">Recession? What recession? If you're truly wealthy, these dips in the market aren't affecting you and your fortune so really there's no excuse to indulge in the In-Room Shirt Service from high-end British tailor Thomas Pink at the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/MANDARIN+ORIENTAL+NEW+YORK/local/190">Mandarin Oriental New York</a> in the Time Warner Center.The hotel allows its guests to order Thomas Pink shirts and ties from the comfort of their own room (if they know their size and color preference offhand.) If guests are feeling ambitious, they can hit up the Pink store in person located downstairs at the Shops at Columbus Circle. Guests can select from the Thomas Pink Black Label and there are also shirts and accessories available for women. Once the