Practically everybody in New York has half a mind to write a book - and does. It used to be an office building and was closed and left to rot for more than a decade before being lovingly restored to its former glory by Thompson hotels the historic landmark building exudes elegance and charm. Past a smart bur fairly regular reception area, the wonders of its atrium are unmissable. It is worth the detour (if detour it is) to the area alone. This hotel was not opened on our last visit and I had seen photos of its interiors on their Instagram feed and decided I needed to have a look. Yet, when we stepped into the stunning Beekman Hoteldowntown (123 Nassau Street), we felt a pang of jealousy for those who had picked it as their NY base. Two spacious double bedrooms, a large lounge with exposed bricks and a bathroom heated by those old steam conducts that still steam up and warm up the city we just loved it and could not recommend it more. It’s decorated partly middle eastern style (think chunky wooden furniture, lanterns, incense burners) partly 1970’s music theme (vintage record player, an impressive vinyl collection and loads of guitars and musical instruments everywhere, even in the loo!). Owned by a musician, it is in an old apartment block on the 4th floor (no lift, but we didn’t mind). This time around, my friend Sarah and I opted for an apartment, and not wishing particularly to advertise Air bnb, we found a truly beautiful Chelsea flat, which made our stay all the more ‘authentic’. The 5 days went way too quickly but we managed to pack quite a lot into them! This time, I tried to spend a bit more time in Lower Manhattan, an area I do not know that well and which is pretty fascinating as it is still quite grotty overall, but has some impressive things going on, as well as a diamond in the rough kind of feel to it.īelow my 2018 NYC tips, hoping it’s not that long before I can go back and explore more. I had barely prepared for this trip… I only remembered about my ESTA the day before flying, and did not bring my actual camera, hence the iPhone photos. With the very same bunch of friends of last time, I travelled solo for a few days baby, dog and husband free.ĭid I enjoy my time? Of course I did, and I rediscovered the pleasure of being alone too, as well as roaming the streets of the city and finding old and new places. After exactly two years (a time during which quite a lot happened!) I was finally able to return for a long weekend to one of my favourite cities, New York.
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