Visiting New York City is an adventure in its own right. The city buzzes with energy and creates an infectious high just by being there. For those who are visiting New York City this summer and want to dig into all the city can offer – the famous, the legendary and the hidden, here is a short guide to quick finds.
Start with these New York City hotels, which have deep–seats historical stories, under-the-radar, intimate cocktail bars and offer a comforting retreat after exploring the urban oasis of mysteries that is New York City.
M Social Hotel Times Square New York – New York, New York
Beyond the bright lights and captivating billboards, M Social Hotel Times Square sits as a private oasis for guests to retreat after a day exploring the best keeping secrets of Times Square.
Some of Times Square’s best kept secrets to visit include:
· The Hidden Sound Art: Between Broadway and Seventh Avenue (45th and 46th Streets) there’s a hidden sound installation under a subway grade that’s been mystifying New Yorkers since 1977. Max Neuhaus was the “sound sculptor” behind the installation, which emanates a percussion sound when passersby walk over the subway ventilation grate.
· The Hidden Sushi Bar: Sake Bar Hagi features authentic Japanese fare, but the storefront is hidden. So, it’s not pack with tourists, a rarity for a Times Square restaurant.
· The Midnight Moment: Every night at 11:57PM, fifteen screens in Times Square shut down at the same time and display art for three minutes. It’s call the “Midnight Moment”.
In visiting New York City and venturing around the bustling sidewalks, shopping and museums, consider can heading back to M Social Hotel Times Square to check out Beast & Butterflies, the hotel’s cocktail lounge, which brings unobstructs views of the city. It’s an intimate setting where guests of Beast & Butterflies can indulge in light bites and a highly curated cocktail menu while eying New York City’s sparkle on a 7,500-square-foot wrap around terrace adjacent to an indoor glass perch.
Lotte New York Palace – New York, New York: Visiting New York City
Lotte New York Palace is one of Manhattan’s most iconic landmark properties that caters to the most discerning travelers from across the globe. Home to the famed Villard Mansion, a New York City landmark, the historic property sits in the heart of Manhattan with two jewels hidden inside of it. Rarities is an intimate 25-seat salon there that offers personalizes drinking experiences catered to New York’s elite. Featuring an exclusive collection of extremely rate pre-prohibition spirits, exception Champagnes, and a connoisseur’s wine cellar, the lounge offers a quiet, one-of-a-kind experience for sophisticate amblers.
The venue is only access through a discreet entrance just steps from the hotel’s courtyard. Meanwhile, The Gold Room, much more commonly known with New Yorkers from its feature in Gossip Girl, exudes a sense of intimacy and warmth within the sleek and ultramodern structure. Guests can sip on martinis and dine on light bites while reveling in a recreation of the Gilded Age, where secrets were traded, and promises were broken.
ModernHaus SoHo – New York, New York
ModernHaus SoHo is a sleek luxury retreat in SoHo with thoughtfully designs spaces, intuitive service, and expertly curate art, culinary, and social programs. Locates against the backdrop of the iconic cast-iron buildings and cobblestone streets, ModernHaus SoHo is designs to be an extension of the local neighborhood’s creative and dynamic spirit.
When visiting New York City you may want to check out its One-of-a-Kind Art Collection: Inspire by the Bauhaus art movement, ModernHaus SoHo features original works of art throughout the entire property. The one-of-a-kind pieces pay homage to a neighborhood that once serve as the stomping grounds for some of the most influential artists of our time.
Guests can be greet by Harland Miller paintings; they can dine at the globally-inspire Twenty Three Grand among Kaws statues, and sip cocktails at a chic all-day eatery in Jumpin Jacks among George Condo pieces. Clean lines, functional shapes, and ornamental forms set the scene for artful lounging, dining, and networking. Even the rooftop pool bar, Jimmy, encapsulates the art of the east river behind the city skyline.
Omni Berkshire Place – New York, New York: Visiting New York City
When visiting New York City, guests may want to base themselves in the Midtown, New York residence at Madison Avenue. Conveniently locates on 52nd Street between Madison and 5th Avenue in the heart of Manhattan, Omni Berkshire Place’s hotel rooms and suites provide the power to choose when and how guests access all that New York City has to offer.
Just beyond the front doors of the hotel are headquarters of Fortune 500 companies, 5th Avenue and the best shopping, theater and historical attractions in the city. Central Park (0.5 miles), Times Square (0.7 miles), Rockefeller Center (0.3 miles), Radio City Music Hall (0.4 miles) and the greatest musical theaters anywhere in the world aren’t just a cab ride away – they’re mere steps away.
Dine at Berk’s Bar for an authentic dining experience featuring oversized cocktails in a lively atmosphere. Guests can take time to enjoy the St. Patrick’s Terrace, located on the 17th floor across from the fitness center, showcasing views of St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
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