You live the luxurious life, from Barneys to Saks Fifth Avenue, from the Meatpacking District to Madison Avenue. You’re photographed at the City’s best parties and you’re a member of MoMA. On Saturday nights, your dinner at Butter is followed by drinks at one of the W Hotels. And you’re a multitasker: You can hail a cab, slip on your sunglasses and finish up a cell phone conversation – all at the same time.
For more on where to stay, where to go and what to know, check out our insider tips below.
Stay in Style.
You deserve accommodations as fabulous and glamorous as the City itself. And with this guide to NYC’s hottest hotels, it’s easy to enjoy the very best: get in-room spa services, lounge at a rooftop pool, have a glass of wine overlooking Union Square, see and be seen at a chic eatery and even pamper your pet. This is where you can do it all and so much more. This is New York City.
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What’s Hot Now
Whether you’re looking to sip cocktails under the skyline, check out cutting-edge art or discover next season’s hottest looks at a designer trunk show, this is where to do it. This is New York City. Just a sampling of the most stylish events and destinations throughout town.
Aspen Restaurant and Lounge
30 W. 22nd St. | New York, NY 10010
212-645-5040
Located in the Flatiron District, this trendy ski-lodge-inspired restaurant and lounge—complete with Lucite deer heads and a babbling brook centerpiece during the summer—takes all the charm from Aspen, Colo., sans the freezing temperatures. With a modern American menu focused through a western lens, Aspen offers small plates that are ideal for sharing. On weekends, legendary DJs spin house and trance until 5am.
Bond No. 9 New York
9 Bond St. | New York, NY 10012
212-228-1732
Take a sensory tour of New York with just one visit to this popular perfumery; each fragrance represents a specific downtown, midtown or uptown locale and sometimes a Citywide sensibility. With a mission to restore artistry to perfumery, and to mark every New York neighborhood with a scent of its own, the boutique just unveiled the new Andy Warhol Union Square scent. Find out which neighborhood is your favorite.
Café Wha?
115 MacDougal St. | New York, NY 10012
212-254-3706
This legendary West Village club has transformed from being the playhouse of Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan in the ‘60s to a place where the sounds of Brazilian jazz can be heard on Mondays, R&B on Tuesdays and Modern Rock on Thursdays. The club is open every night, and no matter what type of live music is playing, it always feels like a party.
Great Jones Spa
29 Great Jones St. | New York, NY 10012
212-505-3185
A visit to this holistic spa in NoHo transports you to another world, giving you a much-needed retreat from a long day out on the town. Try out one of their rejuvenating therapies from around the globe, like the luxurious Red Flower Hammam Treatment & Massage or the classic Great Jones River Rock Facial. For even more relaxation, head to the water lounge featuring a hot tub, cold plunge, river-rock sauna and chakra-light steam room..
Museum of Modern Art
11 W. 53rd St. | New York, NY 10019
212-708-9400
Discover the cutting edge of motion picture at MoMA. Swing by Modern Mondays for their weekly showcase of onscreen innovation. Listen to contemporary filmmakers and moving image artists; then explore the museums engaging exhibitions like Take your Time: Olafur Eliasson and the upcoming Dalí: Painting and Film.
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Signature Collection Third Night™
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