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Stay in Mr. Big's Penthouse at the Hotel Giraffe

Where: 365 Park Ave South [map], New York, ny, United States, 10016

The two themes that marked the bulk of 2008's gimmicky hotel packages were, undoubtedly, the election and the Sex and the City movie. While the election packages have disappeared like Sarah Palin (and the inauguration deals have taken over), the SATC packages are still sticking around in at least one NYC hotel: The Hotel Giraffe.

As we've mentioned before, part of this summer's Sex and the City movie was filmed on the property — The Penthouse Piano Suite was actually used as Mr. Big's apartment in the movie. You can book the Kiss & Tell package and stay in the 1,300 square-foot pad, which has panoramic views, a (working) fireplace, a private terrace and a baby grand piano to play your own slow jams.

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The Signature's "Sex in Sin City" Spoils You and Your Lady Friends

Where: 145 East Harmon Avenue [map], Las Vegas, NV, United States, 89109

We reckon the hotel market's nearly reached saturation point with Sex and the City packages, but this one at least distinguishes itself by not being in New York. Some might say this makes it kind of irrelevant to SATC, but we don't mind since they're call it the Sex in Sin City escape package.

This deal is being put on by the The Signature at MGM Grand and of course, it's a package designed for four girlfriends to take together.

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Hotel Giraffe Appealing to Your Inner Diva and Cosmopolitan Poledancer

Where: 365 Park Avenue South [map], New York, ny, United States, 10016

By now, we all know Manhattan hotels have been giddily banking on the popularity of the new Sex and the City movie, rolling out everything from SATC-themed packages (for Midwestern ladies looking to replicate the girls' lifestyles for a weekend) to "No Sex in the City" promos (for those of us who are sick of all the hype and, you know, our boyfriends).  

But we think Hotel Giraffe has every reason to create a SATC-themed package: the hotel's penthouse was used as the set for Big's apartment in the movie (who knew?)

Hotel Giraffe's new "Diva's Only Weekend Experience" is the perfect getaway for girlfriends looking to "channel Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda" or maybe for single women who just want to grab a friend and escape to the city to -- if we may quote Fergie -- "stop chasing them boys and shop some more."

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Bryant Park Hotel Offering a Different Kind of SATC Package

Where: 40 West 40th Street [map], New York, ny, United States, 10018

The Bryant Park Hotel, where several scenes for the Sex and the City movie were filmed, have begun to offer a SATC-themed package.

But this isn't just a cosmos-and-shoes type of deal. Nope. The BPH has partnered up with The Pleasure Chest, which already offers sex toys in the guestrooms at hotel, as we discovered last year.

Pleasure Chest was also the store that the gals visited in the first season of SATC and where subsequently Charlotte became addicted to her rabbit vibrator.

Now BPH and Pleasure Chest are offering gals their own legendary Rabbit vibrator based on the character of their choice.

Click through to find out what character/vibrator you are.

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SATC Packages: London vs. New York

Where: Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London, United Kingdom, SW1X 7RL

Can someone please tell us why "Sex and the City: The Movie" premiered in London and not New York? Especially after the lengths New York hotels went to to promote the film with all sorts of packages for the Carrie and Co. wannabes?

To the best of our knowledge, London was only able to come up with one Sex and the City-themed package, at The Berkeley, which can be booked on Friday, Saturday or Sunday nights through December.

For $807 per night (including VAT), the stay includes access to the complete box set of SATC DVDs, in-room cocktails and lots of goodies, like chocolate handbags, iced shoe cookies and cupcakes; plus, New York "beauty essentials" and a SATC book. Each guest also gets a Jimmy Choo handbag compact with invites to hang in the Sloane Street Jimmy Choo's VIP area.

Which is great and all, but can London give us a tour of filming locations on a double-decker bus? Or treat us to treats at Magnolia Bakery? We didn't think so. Which is why the decision to debut the movie in London over New York will forever confuse us more than SJP's choice of headwear at the premiere.

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SATC Packages: The Muse's "Sex and the City" Suite Package

Where: 130 West 46th Street [map], New York, ny, United States, 10036

T-minus 32 days until the "Sex and the City" movie struts into a theater near you and Carrie, Miranda, Samantha, Charlotte-themed hotel packages continue to in.

The Muse New York seems to have come up with the best one yet, as it doesn't involve boarding a double-decker tour bus or having to subject yourself to an annoying personal shopper.

The package includes accommodations in the hotel's newly renovated luxury suite, stocked with the same hair products used to create Carrie's occasionally wacky do's; breakfast in bed and in-room massages for two; a personal driver to chauffeur you to the show's haunts like Jimmy Choo and Magnolia Bakery; and a personalized gift, based on the SATC character you most resemble.

Self-professed Carries get a year's subscription to Vogue, Elle or Cosmo, while Charlottes get the book "How to Marry a Multi-Millionaire." Samanthas receive a bathroom filled with "Dirty Girl" bath products and Mirandas land Suze Orman's book, "Women & Money: Owning the Power to Control Your Destiny."

All this, for $475 per person, based on double occupancy.

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SATC Packages: The Algonquin's Girls and the City Getaway

Where: 59 West 44th Street [map], New York, ny, United States, 10036

The Sex and the City-themed hotel package blitz begins! Last week, it was Mandarin Oriental New York, pricing up a package for those of you with deep pockets like Mr. Big. This week, The Algonquin Hotel is offering a two-night Girls and the City getaway that's a little better suited to a writer's budget.

Like the Mandarin, The Algonquin has teamed up with On Location to offer guests its Sex and the City tour, which include stops at Carrie and Miranda's favorite bakery, Carrie's apartment stoop and at The Pleasure Chest, where Charlotte bought her infamous Rabbit vibrator.

The package, available through September, also includes tickets to see Broadway's "Legally Blonde," and an appointment with a personal shopper, all for $699 per person, or in SATC speak, about one pair of Manolos.

Some other hotels of importance on the Sex and the City circuit are:

· Bryant Park: Tons of filming for the movie went down here.
· Soho House: Samantha crashed the members-only club/hotel to use the pool during a heat wave.
· London NYC: The gals also filmed scenes for the movie at this new hotel.
· The Royalton Hotel: The wrap party for the movie was held here but SJP and co. ditched it early to drink at Elaine's.

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SATC Packages: Mandarin Oriental New York's Carrie and Co. Getaway

Where: 80 Columbus Circle at 60th Street [map], New York, ny, United States, 10023

With the Sex and the City movie on its way, we couldn't help but wonder: When will New York hotels start hopping on the hype bandwagon? Well, my friends, that day has arrived. One of the first SATC-centered packages we've seen comes to us from the Mandarin Oriental New York, located in the Time Warner Center--and at a price that could buy you at least five pairs of Manolos.

The package, available April 15 through the end of the year, includes a private SATC On Location Tour for up to five people, Sex and the City trivia game, two complimentary cocktails (inspired by the characters, natch), one $200 Henri Bendel Gift Card and a VIP gift bag from lingerie designer Cosabella, who just launched a collection inspired by Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha. All this, for rates that start at just $2,000 for a night in a Hudson River View Room (pictured).

Hopefully, you have your own Mr. Big to pick up the tab at the end of your stay.