The Sanctuary Hotel. Luxury New Years Eve Specials in New York City. Celebrate in Style.

The Sanctuary Hotel is a luxury property located located in the heart of Times Square in New York City.  For an unforgettable New Years Eve experience, we wanted to share two fabulous packages from The Sanctuary Hotel.

The Luxury Package: If you are looking for an incredible New Years Eve night that’s filled with glitz and glamour, the Luxury Package is the perfect choice. This three night package includes a New Years Eve Boat Cruise around the city, a bottle of Veuve Cliquot champagne upon your arrival, a gift basket filled with delicious gourmet sweets, New Years Eve party hats and blowers that are sure to get the party going, continental breakfast, and a late check out so you have time to relax and recover after a long night of New Years celebrations.

In addition, The Luxury Package package includes the exclusive S. T. A. R. program offered at The Sanctuary Hotel, which will allow guests to be guided to the most exhilarating places that New York City has to offer. This amazing package costs $2,299 for two people and will definitely awaken the passion and the raw excitement that New Years Eve is all about.


The Ultimate Luxury Package is for guests looking to have it all and more. The Sanctuary Hotel’s Ultimate Luxury Package will not only include a New Years Eve Boat Cruise around NYC, a bottle of the finest champagne upon your arrival, a basket of delectable treats and sweets, New Years Eve hats and blowers, continental breakfast, and a late check out, but will also provide the guests with an unbelievable 20 minute helicopter tour of the NYC few will ever see.

The beauty of New York City will certainly take your breath away. However, the Ultimate Luxury Package is about going above and beyond so on top of the awe-inspiring helicopter tour guests will also be whisked to and from the airport in The Sanctuary Hotel’s luxurious Bentley. V

IP access to one of Manhattan’s hottest clubs with complimentary bottle service is the cherry on top of this deliciously extravagant New Years Eve Package. This package for two costs $4,499 and is a rare treat for those who want a one of a kind New Years Eve experience.

The Setai – Miami

As 2012 is right around the corner, we wanted to share a couple of incredible New Years experiences.

So how do you top last year’s celebration? Try these VIP experiences – over-the-top Moroccan fetes, elegant Times Square soirees and luxury in London.

Join the In-Crowd – One of New York City’s most coveted reservations is now available to revelers who opt to spend New Year’s Eve as a guest of Gramercy Park Hotel. The “3…2…1 at Gramercy Park Hotel” package offers those keen to be in the scene guaranteed access for two to the exclusive Rose Bar on New Year’s Eve. Guests will also receive overnight accommodations, a bottle of Perrier-Jouet in room upon arrival, breakfast for two at Gramercy Terrace on New Year’s Day and guaranteed 3:00pm late check-out. Rates begin at $955.00 per night exclusive of tax. To book, call the hotel directly at 1 -866-784-1300.

Moroccan Magic…in Miami – Continuing its tradition of over-the-top New Year’s affairs, The Setai is hosting an exclusive “trip” to Marrakech (circa 1950) for this year’s celebration. Guests will be treated to a Tattinger Champagne welcome reception and six-course tasting menu by Executive Chef David Werl; the gourmet delights will then be followed by cheersing and dancing well into the evening in a decidedly Moroccan setting. The Restaurant and Grill, along with The Courtyard, will be transformed by Arabian inspired décor, copper lanterns, Moroccan carpets, and Bedouin tents. Entertainment will include belly dancers, tarot card readings, tunes being spun by Buddha Bar’s DJ Popat and additional surprises.

Pricing is $695.00 for adults and $195.00 for children. Reservations required; contact the hotel at 305-520-6400 or e-mail setaidining@ghmamericas.com to secure a spot.

An Elegant Affair in Times Square – A traditional hot spot to ring in the New Year since Dick Clark’s first “Rockin’ New Year’s Eve,” the energy of Times Square can not be found anywhere else in the world. The Michelangelo, located at 51st and 7th Ave, is offering a chance to be in the heart of it all, without having to battle the crowds or the cold. Hosting an Italian-inspired evening that draws on it’s owner’s heritage, guests will enjoy the buzz of the neighborhood while savoring a five-course tasting menu with wine pairings, sipping on craft cocktails from the premium open bar, and saying hello to 2012 with a midnight Champagne toast and dancing.

Pricing is $275.00 per adults and $100.00 per child. Reservations are
required; contact the hotel directly at 1-800-237-0990 to secure a spot.

A Low-key Alternative – For those who ushered in 2011 with a bang and this year are seeking something a bit more subdued, The Stafford London by Kempinski has the answer. Bucking the trend, the hotel keeps festivities to a minimum and instead focuses on offering a memorable gastronomic experience. Executive Chef Brendan Fyldes of The Lyttelton has crafted a special five-course tasting menu exclusively for the evening. Foodies will dine on a collection of rustic British dishes including: Haggis “Neeps and tatties” with a Wee dram of Whisky and Peppered Fillet of Beef with Duck Fat Chips and Peppercorn Sauce. Wine pairings are also available.

Cost for the five-course menu without wine pairings is £95.00 per person; reservations are required and can be made by contacting the hotel directly at +44 20 7493 0111.

Hôtel Plaza Athénée, New York

For the ultimate wedding experience, Hôtel Plaza Athénée, New York has designed a complete wedding and reception planning solution for couples.

The stress of planning a wedding and making it perfect can be too much for many to deal with. The Hôtel Plaza Athénée, New York is an independent luxury boutique hotel and want to take the stress and worry out of planning your ideal wedding.

The Hôtel Plaza Athénée, New York is an independent luxury boutique hotel that’s renowned for its sophisticated elegance and impeccable guest service.

The Nolitan Hotel

The elegant Nolitan Hotel is the first boutique luxury hotel to open up shop in Nolita – one of New York City’s most endearing neighborhoods.

The Nolitan is centrally located at the corner of Kenmare and Elizabeth Streets, and offers all the service, style and amenities of a luxury hotel, without the stuffiness. The Nolitan Hotel is definitely a a place where guests will feel at home and a part of the neighborhood.

The Nolitan Hotel will officially open its doors for business on August 1st and will provides its boutique luxury hotel guests a genuine New York experience, a real sense of belonging and incredibly personal service.

A stay at The Nolitan Hotel will provide a “luxury meets low-key” hotel experience you always wished you could find in New York City.

The Nolitan was designed by Grzywinski+Pons, a New York City based practice that really understands the character of Nolita.

Principals Matthew Grzywinski and Amador Pons worked closely with Veracity Development to create an authentic neighborhood place that both reflects and enhances the unique character of Nolita.

The ground floor of the The Nolitan Hotel features a glass façade, integrating the hotel into the neighborhood around it. Some guests can enjoy the street life from their private balconies; other guests can enjoy floor to ceiling windows in their rooms that provide an unobstructed view of the neighborhood and the magnificent skyline. The use of channel glass in the rooms opens up the space to the streetscape below without compromising privacy.

The Nolitan Hotel guest rooms are available in eight different shapes and sizes. There are Neighborhood rooms and Cityscape rooms – some with private balconies and others with floor to ceiling windows. There’s something for everyone at The Nolitan.

For a fine dining experience, The Nolitan is proud to feature world-class dining on-site, at its fine restaurant – ellabess.

Hôtel Plaza Athénée – New York

The Hôtel Plaza Athénée, New York, a luxurious independent boutique hotel located in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper East Side in New York City.

The Hôtel Plaza Athénée combines both European grandeur along with the intimacy and charm of a luxury boutique hotel.

The luxury Hôtel Plaza Athénée is celebrating Alexander McQueen: “Savage Beauty” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art with a wonderful “Savage Beauty Package.”

Alexander McQuee has been a major contributor to the fashion industry and the Hôtel Plaza Athénée wanted to recognize his significant efforts.

Available from now until July 31, 2011, fashion and design aficionados who partake in the hotel’s “Savage Beauty Package” will have the opportunity to revel in the true art of this late designer, as well as relax with signature treatments in Hotel Plaza Athenee’s new spa.

Rates for the “Savage Beauty Package” start at $1,045 for a Deluxe Guestroom and $1,540 for a Classic Suite and include:

·         Accommodations in a Deluxe Guestroom or Classic One-Bedroom Suite

·         Daily Continental Breakfast for Two

·         Welcome gift of Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty hardcover book

·         Two Priority Entrance Guest Passes to the Metropolitan Museum to see Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty

·         Choice of one 50-minute Plaza Athénée Signature Massage OR one 50-minute Valmont Discovery Facial

Package is subject to availability and all rates are per room, per night, for single or double occupancy. Additional nights are $775 for a Deluxe Guestroom and $1,275 for a Classic Suite. Rates do not include taxes.

For room package reservations at the Hôtel Plaza Athénée, please contact res@plaza-athenee.com.

The “Alexander McQueen, Savage Beauty” exhibit is being organized by the Costume Institute and will feature approximately one hundred pieces, including signature designs such as the bumster trouser, the kimono jacket, and the Origami frock coat, as well as pieces reflecting the exaggerated silhouettes of the 1860s, 1880s, 1890s, and 1950s that he crafted into contemporary silhouettes transmitting romantic narratives.

Trump SoHo New York

The luxurious Trump SoHo in New York City is celebrating its 1 year anniversary on April 9th.

To show their appreciation, Trump SoHo is offering a suite upgrade deal to its guests.

The art-centric SoHo has been likened to romantic Paris, with its charming New York boutiques, outdoor cafes and cobblestone streets.

SoHo continues to allure both business and pleasure travelers with the recent addition of several new luxury hotel options, in addition to fine dining, art and shopping options.

Trump SoHo New York is offering guests another wonderful reason to visit.

If you book a stay during April on the hotel’s birthday (Saturday, April 9), use the special code APRIL9 and receive a complimentary upgrade to a one-bedroom suite!

Guests will enjoy 682 square feet of luxury living space plus breathtaking views of SoHo from its tallest building!

In addition, all guests will receive the Trump SoHo Shopping Card for exclusive discounts at chic boutiques and big name designers like DKNY and Longchamp. Très magnifique!

Bookings for this Trump SoHo anniversary deal opens at 12 AM on April 9 and will close at midnight. Please visit www.trumpsohohotel.com

Windsor Knot cocktail

Recognized as one of Travel + Leisure Magazine’s 2011 World’s Best Hotels, the luxury The London NYC hotel in New York City is offering all the luxuries the royal wedding has to offer.

Located at 151 West 54th St., between 6th & 7th Ave, The London NYC hotel is offering its guest the chance to be treated like royalty and celebrate extravagantly, right in the heart of New York City.

The “Royal Engagement” package from The London NYC hotel consists of a luxurious combination of exquisite service, and creating intimate and lasting memories.

To start with, enjoy an elegant and spacious London suite where, upon your arrival, you are welcomed with a traditional English Garden bouquet.

Later that evening, the luxury hotel will enhance the romance by offering an assortment of exotic fruits and chocolate truffles, accompanied by a half bottle of champagne, delivered to your room.

Your private celebration continues when a traditional English breakfast for two arrives in the morning, a culinary feast from the incomparable team of Gordon Ramsay.

If you are like most people who got overlooked and didn’t receive your invitation to the royal wedding, indulge yourself with the “Royal Engagement” package at The London NYC.

This incredible night of excitement can be yours beginning at $579.

As a tribute to upcoming royal wedding on April 29th, the brilliant mixologists at the The London Bar have come up with a specialty cocktail, dubbed the Windsor Knot, that consists of a brilliant combination of fruit and the rich taste of Chambord with Pimms, topped off with prosecco and garnished with a mint leaf. Price is just $20.

Windsor Knot
½ oz. Pimms
½ oz. Chambord
Apple, cucumber and orange soaked in Pimms
Prosecco
Mint leaf

Directions: Combine fruit, Pimms and Chambord in a flute. Top off with prosecco and garnish with mint leaf.

For additional information on The London NYC “Royal Engagement” package, please visit www.thelondonnyc.com

Trump SoHo Hotel – Duplex Terrace Penthouse Suite bedroom

The elegant Trump SoHo™ is the first luxury hotel in Downtown Manhattan, New York City and features more two-bedroom suites than any other hotel in New York.

The Trump SoHo has just announced 11 new, luxury penthouse suites that are sure to impress even the most discerning traveler.

Even through these difficult economic times, New York City is experiencing its strongest tourism boom since 2009.

To experience the best New York City has to offer, the Trump SoHo features 11 penthouse suites offering impressive city skyline views just as expansive as their square footage.

Trump SoHo is a sleek 46-story New York City hotel that just opens its door in April of last year. The luxury hotel’s reviews have been nothing short of spectacular.

Rooms with a View
– From two penthouse suites on the 43rd floor guests have a choice of coveted city views.
– If you prefer a Hudson River sunset, the southwest facing suite delivers one nightly.
– Prefer a Manhattan cityscape? Guests of the New York hotel can literally soak in the view of the Empire State Building from the north facing suite’s freestanding bathtub.

In addition to the stunning views, the luxury suites at the Trump SoHo also offer a new level of luxurious services and amenities.

Extraordinary Entertaining
From special celebrations to intimate dinner parties, hosting a private event in a chic penthouse suite is now an option. The most spectacular New York City hotel suite for such an occasion is the 2,300-square-foot duplex terrace penthouse that rises from the 43rd to the 44th floor.  Double-height, floor-to-ceiling windows, and an outdoor terrace of nearly 400 square feet, offer unrivaled panoramic views of Manhattan. The convenience of a wine cooler, Subzero refrigerator, and the option of in-room dining, make party planning effortless. For smaller gatherings, the 44th floor has a 1,797-square-foot penthouse suite that features a spacious Hudson River-facing living room, and an in-room “wine cellar” stocked with premium vintages.  Suites on the 42nd floor also offer spacious living areas and dining for either four or eight respectively.

Game On
Whatever your game may be – date night or bragging rights – the hotel’s 33rd floor has a hidden gem that suits all occasions.  This two-bedroom penthouse suite, unique to the hotel, boasts a pool table, high-end audio and video set up and a California king bed.  Ideal for a private dinner for two followed by a movie and Parmesan truffle butter popcorn or having the crew catch a sports match that starts with cold beers and finishes with a game of pool, it’s easy to score points with this suite.

Two-bedroom penthouses suites start at $2,800 per night and can be booked by calling the hotel directly at (212) 842-5500.

For addition information on the Trump SoHo, please visit www.trumphotelcollection.com/soho/ or call (877) 828-7080.

The London NYC lobby

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is the world’s premier fashion event. What better place to stay but The London NYC, which is ideally located in the thriving heart of Manhattan.

The London NYC has just been recognized as one of Travel + Leisure Magazine’s 2011 World’s Best Hotels.

The London NYC is within walking distance of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, and will definitely be the place to be and be seen for New York’s fashion crowd.

The London NYC is a luxury all-suite hotel and just steps from Fifth Avenue Shopping, Central Park, the Museum of Modern Art, and the famous Broadway theaters.

As Manhattan’s tallest hotel, guests of The London NYC will enjoy unbelievable views of Central Park, the city skyline, plus the Hudson River from any of its 561 spacious suites.

The London NYC can be found in the pulse of midtown Manhattan, and rises to the style and service expectations of even the most discerning traveler.

For foodies, enjoy an incredible fine dining experience at one of The London NYC three delectable dining options: Gordon Ramsay, Maze, and The London Bar.

The two Michelin starred Gordon Ramsay is a luxurious French fine dining restaurant based upon Gordon’s eponymous “Restaurant Gordon Ramsey” in London.

For guests looking for a slightly less formal experience, Maze offers a daily changing menu of market specials, incorporating gastronomic influences into the innovative tasting-sized dishes.

Lastly, the London Bar offers a traditional full English breakfast, an afternoon tea that includes freshly cut sandwiches and a variety of decadent pastries, and a small bites menu and unique cocktails in the evening.

The London NYC is an intimate oasis in bustling midtown New York and is located at 151 West 54th St., between 6th & 7th Ave.

For additional information on The London NYC, please visit www.thelondonnyc.com

Photo: Residences at the Williamsburg

Manhattan is definitely New York City’s go-to international destination. But a little known secret is just over the East River in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is New York’s top neighborhood for avant-garde fashion, art and all things cool.

Continuing the trend of bringing upscale to Williamsburg, there is a stylish, new condominium and hotel project that will offer jetsetters a sophisticated location to live, play and be inspired.

The Residences at The Williamsburg and The Hotel Williamsburg at McCarren Park is an under-construction luxury development that will kick Williamsburg living and entertainment up a notch as the area’s first ever condominium to offer residents VIP access to premium services and amenities through a neighboring hotel.

The Residences at the Williamsburg is Brooklyn’s first high-end condominium offering its residents VIP access to premium hotel services and amenities.

After less than two months on the market, The Residences at The Williamsburg is already 35 percent sold.

The Residences at the Williamsburg includes very spacious one to three-bedroom homes. Prices range from approximately $446,500 to $1.6 million.

Residents will benefit from unparalleled amenities and services through the hotel including VIP access to the landscaped courtyard with private cabanas and sunbathing pool, the hotel’s rooftop bar, restaurant and lounge.

In addition, resident will enjoy additional services such as – valet parking, 24-hour concierge and room service, housekeeping, dog walking and pet care, among others.

All residents will receive exclusive guest privileges and direct billing at hotel facilities, as well as preferred discount rates for condominium owners’ friends and family.

The Residences at the Williamsburg is made up of two buildings, offering exposures on North 11th and North 12th Streets, and includes 57 sophisticated homes that surround a stunning interior courtyard. In addition, the property includes an exclusive 64-room boutique hotel, The Hotel Williamsburg.

This high-style boutique Hotel Williamsburg will provide both condo residents and hotel guests priority entry to its chic courtyard-level sunbathing pool with cabanas, rooftop bar with Manhattan skyline views and a stylish lounge. Condo residents will also enjoy available hotel services such as room service, housekeeping and turndown service, among others.

Buyers at The Residences at the Williamsburg will also enjoy a residents-only common rooftop with breathtaking Manhattan skyline views and available private rooftop cabanas.

For additional information, please visit 135n11.com or call (718) 207.6202 to schedule an appointment.

New Yorker Hotel

Summer has arrived and so has the busy wedding season. Couples from all over the world will be getting married. New York is a popular destination for a luxury wedding.

The luxury New Yorker Hotel has just finished a $70 million renovation and now welcomes couples to celebrate their nuptials in Manhattan-style elegance. The hotel has put together incredible customizable wedding packages.

Feel at ease as the professional staff at The New Yorker Hotel will cater to every detail to make a couple’s wedding a perfect celebration and one to remember for a lifetime.

The New Yorker Hotel is located on 34th Street and Eighth Avenue, and provides an ideal location (across from Penn Station) as well as 912 newly restyled guest rooms.

Hotel guests will enjoy newly restyled rooms with magnificent views of New York City’s skyline. In addition, guests will enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, flat panel high-definition televisions with cable channels and free HBO, an extensive selection of Pay Per View movies, plush bedding, iron and ironing board, hairdryer and complimentary access to the hotels Fitness Center.

The New Yorker Hotels customized wedding packages can include any of the below elements:
– Dedicated event catering specialist
– Complimentary menu tasting
– Choice of wedding cake
– Customized ice sculpture
– Seasonal bouquet for the bride; boutonniere for the groom
– Ballroom for wedding ceremony
– Dinner reception with three course meal
– White-glove cocktail reception in Crystal Ballroom
– Premium open bar
– Champagne toast
– DJ/MC Custom selection of music based on taste and preferences
– Elegant table centerpieces
– Professional photographer
– Professional videographer
– Fresh table linens with overlay