Here are a few holiday hotel packages at different price points (suitable to gift yourself or someone else) that are guaranteed to break up the usual routine and feed some of your fantasies.
Horse carriage near Central Park in New York City in winter (Photo credit: Getty) Getty
Achieving a balance between work, family responsibilities, and me-time can be tough, especially around the holidays. As a result, the over-worked and/or too-thinly-stretched often don’t have the luxury of planning a beach getaway or extended holiday overseas.
But if you live in or around New York City—or even if you are a short plane hop away—why not consider a one or two-night Big Apple holiday staycation? With its abundance of art, culture, restaurants, theater, shopping and holiday cheer, the city sparkles brightly this time of year. Here are a few holiday hotel packages at different price points (suitable to gift yourself or someone else) that are guaranteed to break up the usual routine and feed some of your fantasies.
For glam and glitz: Be dazzled at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Property
Entrance to The Carlyle, A Rosewood Resort The Carlyle, A Rosewood Resort
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts recently published its 2018 12 Days of Rosewood annual holiday gift guide, a compilation of bespoke, authentic experiences at 12 different Rosewood properties around the world. One of these properties, The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel, has created a quintessential New York experience for gift recipients that will immerse them in the glamour of New York City’s publishing world.
This over-the-top package includes a gourmet lunch and behind-the-scenes tour of the historic Hearst Tower with Town & Country Editor-in-Chief, Stellene Volandes—as well as an exclusive shopping excursion with Stellene (a renowned jewelry expert) to some of the most fashionable jewelry workshops and ateliers in the city. Starting at $18,000, it also includes a two-night stay in a luxurious Rosewood suite with daily breakfast.
Located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, this iconic property was built in 1930. Over the years, it has played host to celebrities and royalty, ranging from Marilyn Monroe to Princess Diana, and is so famous that it is the subject of a recent documentary. See more details about the package here.
For a fashion fix: Get suited at Kimpton Hotel Eventi
Veranda Suite Bedroom at Kimpton Hotel Eventi Kimpton Hotel Eventi
When it opened in 2010, Kimpton Hotel Eventi was the first luxury hotel in the artsy Chelsea neighborhood in Manhattan. A modern property with floor-to-ceiling windows, it is located near the elevated High Line and Chelsea Market, and within walking distance of some 200 art galleries. Even the hotel’s “living room” lobby boasts its own curated art collection.
For fashionistas and gift-givers, the hotel has partnered with Brooklyn-based Bindle & Keep, a high-end custom suit company. Starting at $2,500 per room (double occupancy), guests will be transported to Brooklyn and back for a private consultation with the clothier, receive 15% off any suit purchased, and receive a $100 credit on food and beverages at the hotel as well as an in-room amenity. For more information, contact the hotel at 1- 646-794-6838.
For shopaholics: Shop ‘til you drop at Cachet Boutique NYC
Executive suite at Cachet Boutique NYC Cachet Boutique NYC
Conveniently located in Midtown West, a neighborhood punctuated with modern muralists and up-and-coming creatives, the 4-star Cachet Boutique NYC is an easy walk to Times Square, the Theater District and Restaurant Row. The property has 105 rooms and suites as well as a Sky Deck launched in summer 2018, a perfect place to curl up with on lounge furniture with blankets and stargaze.
Cachet Boutique NYC’s Shopper Package includes a one-night stay; breakfast for two at Treadwell Park, the on-site restaurant; an insider’s guide listing iconic New York spots and hidden gems in a variety of neighborhoods, recommended by the hotel’s team of personal shoppers. Very affordable-by-NY-standards rates start at $145/night, based on double occupancy. See more information here.
For food enthusiasts: Go Green at The Redbury New York
One of the Redbury guest rooms The Redbury New York
The Redbury New York, situated in Manhattan’s NoMad neighborhood, has gone through many transformations since it first opened in 1903 as The Women’s Hotel. This storied boutique property unveiled its latest transformation in 2016. Because it is adjacent to New York City’s “Tin Pan Alley” (the center of pop music creation), numerous design elements and amenities reflect that location, paying tribute to the worlds of art, music, fashion and media. Even the recently renovated guest rooms have gramophone Bluetooth speakers to play modern tunes in a vintage style.
The hotel’s on-site restaurant, Marta, is a Roman-inspired pizzeria from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group. As part of the Marta Tour Package at The Redbury, guests meet a chef from Marta for a small group tour of the nearby Union Square Greenmarket, where they purchase farm-fresh, seasonal ingredients. After returning to the hotel, they enjoy a relaxed tasting of four wines (or champagne) at the pizza counter as Marta chefs create pizzas for the group using the ingredients they just purchased. The package includes a one-night stay (double occupancy), with prices starting at $789.
For more information, email events@redburynyc.com .
For more general information about NYC holiday events, visit NYC: The Official Guide .
* Note: Be sure to check the specific dates, terms and costs of each holiday staycation package (e.g., inclusions, taxes, etc.) before you book. Availability may be time-limited.
If you live in or around NYC—or even if you’re a short plane hop away—consider a Big Apple holiday staycation.
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