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Last week in our rooftop bar obsession haze, we profiled The Empire Hotel which has a killer pool deck and restaurant on its top levels, strictly for hotel guests. But there's more to the hotel than what's on the rooftop surface. On June 1st, the hotel will officially hosts its grand re-opening, showing off the E-shaped historic building's new look.
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[UPDATE: The Chodorow restaurant, CenterCut, will not be on the rooftop here.]
Hotel Maven AdvilJunkie pointed us to the way of the Empire Hotel in Manhattan and the hotel's rooftop pool deck and bar.
The pool and bar is split into two levels. The top level holds the pool with plenty of lounge chairs for relaxing. Hopefully, there's no fighting for pool chairs going on here. Then again, this is midtown Manhattan.
The second level is where the cabana rentals, the Jeffrey Chodorow restaurant (to come, and to be called CenterCut) and bar are located. What's inside these cabanas? Lookie here:
We also offer private cabana rentals featuring flat screen TV's, mini refrigerators, iPod docking stations with speakers, ceiling fans and daybeds.
Even better, WiFi at the hotel is complimentary. The only thing is you need to be a guest to enjoy this rooftop experience. But you needed a break from your teeny tiny apartment anyways, didn't you?
We are suckers for a room with a killer view. We find that we are even more likely to forgive some minor hotel inconveniences if we can stare out the window at something pretty--yeah we are that shallow. Let's help out our fellow hotel mavens by uploading rooms with killer views to the HotelChatter/Flickr photo pool, or by sending the photo along to us. We will feature our favorites in this space from time to time. Remember to tell us the name of the hotel and the room number of the hot view.
You've gotta feel pretty much on top of the world if you can get a view like this over the skyscrapers of New York City, and the green of Central Park too ... and it's a view you can get by checking in to the Mandarin Oriental on Columbus Circle--specifically, in Room # 4708.
We're already daydreaming about sitting comfortably at this window with a good book and gazing out over the city (if the book got boring, of course). You can still book in for the Sex and the City package, starting from $2000 a night with a river view, and just $100 more to get this view over Central Park. Without a package deal, the cheapest rate for this kind of view is $1,275 a night. Not exactly cheap, but a view that's worth paying for.
[Photo: CourtneyMay]
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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.
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It's a little sad that as we inch closer to 30 we know who Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus are and maybe sadder that we know that the two are one and the same.
Miley Cyrus, the star of Disney's Hannah Montana show was snapped leaving the Trump International Hotel on Central Park West in New York the other day on her way to play a sold-out concert in New Jersey.
We can't believe the hottest star of the Tween and Under set would be staying at such a stuffy place like Trump Towers but maybe it was because since Miley is only 15 she still has to travel with her parents, including dad Billy Ray Cyrus. And Trump is good for the old folks. Although, we are sure anyone at any age can appreciate those killer views of the park.
Also, it appears the Trump Hotel, where superior rooms start at $495 and junior suites at $595, are pet friendly.
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More and more hotels are putting together theater tickets and hotel room packages. The latest comes from the Mandarin Oriental New York which is offering a Romeo + Juliet Holiday Romance Package.
Included are tickets to an encore performance of Peter Martins' new, acclaimed production of Romeo + Juliet with music by Sergei Prokofiev, scenery and costumes by Danish painter Per Kirkeby and danced by New City Ballet and students from the School of American Ballet. This contemporary interpretation debuted last spring to sold-out audiences.
Also included is an upgrade in accommodations at the hotel which New York magazine cited as the city's most romantic hotel. The package is available only on performance dates, which are January 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, and 15.
Related Stories:
· Hilton Partners with Telecharge for Broadway Ticket Packages [HotelChatter]
· Romeo and Juliet Ballet [Official Site]
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It's that time of the year again when we all remember to be really thankful and also to spoil ourselves with a nice package at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York. In honor of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Mandarin Oriental is offering the I Love A Parade package which really is tailor-made for all parade-lovers out there. And for those with lots of money as room rates start at $809 a night.
Included in the package are, of course, great views over the parade if you're there on parade day, entry to the huge ballroom with other special parade-lovers, buffet breakfast, free upgrade to a Hudson River view room and (here comes the best bit): when you arrive, you'll get a treat of caramel apples and cider.
[Photo: Kristin & Adam]
Related Stories:
· Thanksgiving Coverage [Jaunted]
· Hotels in New York [HotelChatter]
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As we mentioned yesterday, we spent a night in the recently opened Six Columbus hotel. We got a first look at the menu for the soon-to-open Blue Ribbon Sushi restaurant.
So what's on the menu? Jaunted editor Paul Brady reports that on Page 1 you will find:
Soups, "Big Bowl" Salads, Grill & Griddle, Tempura, Yakimono, Maki, Platters.
Bone-in 48 oz. rib eye for two: $72. California roll with crabstick: $5.50. Toshi's Choice (Omakase): starts at $65.
The restaurant is being helmed by recently appointed chef Jose Salazar who comes from Bouchon Bakery. That said, don't hold your breath for room service--Blue Ribbon is still a few weeks off. So while guests can't yet order from this menu, we can start salivating over the offerings.
Page Two of the menu pictured after the jump.
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