New York City’s frenetic energy, cultural diversity, and abundance of attractions will keep you busy from the moment you arrive to the minute you say goodbye. Where else on earth can you get authentic Laotian, Colombian, and Thai cuisine, day or night? Or experience all the best parts of one destination just by hopping on a train? And be able to entertain kids of nearly all ages and interests from Eloise at The Plaza to shows in Times Square to riding bikes through Central Park.
You should definitely experience the touristy side of NYC at least once in your life but it’s really the neighborhoods outside of Midtown that will win you over. I’m a fan of Soho, Chinatown and East Village where I’ve spent a lot of time recently (stay tuned for more hotel reviews and info).
Speaking of hotels, some of my very favorites are here. We are repeat guests of Mandarin Oriental New York. But I’ve also recently enjoyed the Park Hyatt, Crosby Street Hotel in Soho, and Hotel 50 Bowery in Chinatown. Browse all NYC Virtuoso hotels.
A travel advisor and New York University parent’s guide to 17 hotels near campus, ranked by walking distance to Washington Square Park.
I enjoyed my stay at The Dominick and book it for clients. Here I give you a peek inside my room and tell you how to book with VIP amenities.
I finally stayed at The Marlton Hotel in Greenwich Village, checking in with the same VIP benefits I extend to clients: upgrades, late checkout, and daily credits. Here’s what the petite rooms, cozy lobby, and buzzing Chez Nous dining scene are really like.
The Soho Grand is a downtown icon, but is it the right fit for your NYC trip? My review breaks down the rooms, the scene, who this hotel is a fit for and how to book with valuable VIP privileges.
I spent a week at The Mercer Hotel in NYC’s Soho. See what I liked and things you should know. Book through us to get our exclusive benefits like daily breakfast for two and hotel credits.
Hotel 50 Bowery in New York City’s Chinatown is a reasonably priced hidden gem you can book with our Hyatt Prive benefits. Learn how in my review.
See why Crosby Street Hotel is my favorite in NYC’s SoHo and how we can upgrade your stay. My review.
Best things to do in New York City for first timers, spectacular views, iconic buildings, major museums, and sightseeing passes.
A review of our stay at The Towers at Lotte New York Palace, a New York City luxury hotel, that is actually two hotels in one. We go over rooms, dining, what you need to know.
