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Preview: Gramercy Park Hotel
A first look at Ian Schrager’s revamped hotel suggests that his worried neighbors have nothing to fear.
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The Plaza Lives!
Its close brush with death-by-condo
has set off a flood of memories. A grand
tour of the world’s most storied hotel—with Eloise and Ivana and Ringo and Liz and Truman and a mob of victorious doormen.
Koi
Comes to Bryant Park
A new branch of Los Angeles's Asian-inspired
eatery opens at the Bryant Park Hotel
(pictured), whose luxurious lodgings
and extras make it a favorite among
fashion and media industry big-wigs.
Theater District Hotels
Midtown stays for the Broadway bound.
Bed
& Breakfasts
Cozy alternatives (often
Brooklyn-based), tailor-made by the
proprietors.
Old
New York
The Waldorf=Astoria with
its sumptuous Art Deco interiors made
the list, as did dozens of other old-school
classics.
Lodgings
on the Cheap
Yes, there are hotel bargains
to be found in Manhattan and even
a handful of pleasant hostels.
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SPOTLIGHT ON |
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Concierge
Service
Quintessentially:
Best of New York 2005 Winner
What’s special about Quintessentially,
aside from a pleasing snap-to-it level of
service, is the reach of the company’s
connections. It’s not that they’ll
just get you tickets or reservations. It’s
that they’ll get you what’s most
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Boutique hotel
 Maritime
Hotel
This glamorous Chelsea hotel features
striking nautical architectural elements
and an array of in-demand nightspots.
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An intimate B&B
Baisley
House
Harry Paul, an interior decorator, landscape
designer, and Brooklyn history buff, has
poured all three of his passions into this
charming, modestly-priced bed and breakfast
in Carroll Gardens.
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A romantic getaway.
 Mandarin
Oriental
A welcome addition to the city's hotel
landscape, the Mandarin pampers its guests
with Asian-flavored rooms overlooking Central
Park and a 14,500 square foot spa.
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All the amenities.
Not too expensive.
Hotel
Casablanca
Stepping into the Casablanca is like
escaping onto the set of the movie with
the same name. Think vibrant Moorish mosaic
tiles, tropical plants, rattan furniture
and a slowly whirling ceiling fan.
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If you're on a budget....
 Union
Square Inn
Patterned after boutique inns and pensiones
in England and Italy, the Inn offers budget,
but not “too budget,” accommodations.
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