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BY MAXIMILLIEN de LAFAYETTE The Carlyle Madison Avenue at 76th Street
A landmark of the Manhattan skyline, the 35-story hotel overlooking Central Park is among the city's finest, providing a home away from home to the world's elite. With rooms reminiscent of an elegant private residence, a discreet and seasoned staff, and world-class dining and entertainment, the hotel is synonymous with privilege – a secret shared by the hotel’s long history of prominent guests from world affairs, business, society, the arts and entertainment.Some accommodations feature private terraces, grand pianos, and spectacular views of the city's skyline.
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The Restaurant... Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this gracious, elegant room, furnished with pillow-sprinkled banquets, Fortuny fabric covered walls, and engravings by Redoute, is the perfect setting for delightful French cuisine and discreet service.
The Gallery...Adjoining The Restaurant, The Gallery is a comfortable spot, fashioned in an exquisite Turkish style, for drinks, light fare and afternoon tea. Breakfast 7-11:00 a.m., Lunch Noon-3:00 p.m., Dinner 6-11:00 p.m. Daily Rates: Standard Room - $495. Superior Room - $585. Deluxe Room - $685. Premier Room - $825. Standard Suite - $900. Superior Suite - $1100. Deluxe Suite - $1250. Carlyle Suite - $1900. Two-Bedroom Suite - $1600-$3825. Tower Suite - $3000-$3200. Rates in US Dollars are per room, per night for two people and are subject to applicable taxes.
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RATING ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10 GUEST SERVICE: 9. FOOD: 8. CONCIERGE: 9 DECOR: 9. ROOMS: 10. BATHROOMS: 10. AMBIANCE: 10. PERSONNEL: 10.
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BY MAXIMILLIEN de LAFAYETTE The Lowell 28 East Sixty-Third
Street
Here is a small, upper East Side "Gem" of a hotel fit for royalty. It combines a European atmosphere with the warmth of a private home, and is located on a tree-lined street just steps from Madison Avenue boutiques, restaurants, and cafés. There are only 65 deluxe rooms and suites, individually decorated and furnished.
Each suite has marble bath, (56 have fully equipped kitchens), mini bars and gourmet snacks, home entertainment centers, and multi-line telephones with voicemail and pc/fax jacks. There are 44 suites; 33 have wood-burning fireplaces, 10 have private terraces.
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The most romantic suite is the one-bedroom Garden Suite with two large terraces: one, a sitting area surrounded by a rose garden and fountains, and the other, a cozy vine-trellised dining area. A unique accommodation is the "Gym Suite" with his and her bathrooms, separate workout room for exercising in privacy, and overlooking Manhattan's skyline from a private terrace.
In the aristocratic ambiance of The Pembroke Room, breakfast, weekend brunch, and afternoon tea are served on hand-painted china.
Daily Double Rates: Deluxe Rooms $445. Suites $545 to $915. Two Bedroom Suites $1095-$1295. All major credit cards accepted. |
RATING ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10 GUEST SERVICE: 9. FOOD: 8. CONCIERGE: 9 DECOR: 9. ROOMS: 10. BATHROOMS: 10. AMBIANCE: 10. PERSONNEL: 10.
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BY MAXIMILLIEN de LAFAYETTE The Peninsula New York 700 Fifth Ave. at 55th
Street
Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, its 242 spacious rooms, including 55 suites, have been remodeled to include a state-of-the-art bedside electronic control panel that controls temperature, lighting, telephones, and audio/visual systems.$45 million dollar renovation.
The 3,000 square foot Peninsula Suite has a gallery leading to a formal living room, formal dining room, a private living/dining area, and a master bedroom with bath, all for $5,500 per night.
All rooms feature mood lighting, hands-free telephones with automatic muting, and built-in, remote-controlled televisions that can be viewed from the tub in deluxe rooms and suites. |
The Adrienne Restaurant, overlooking Fifth Avenue, is an exquisite setting for fine French cuisine; Le Bistro offers casual dining in an informal atmosphere, serving lunch, dinner, and cocktails. The Gotham Lounge is a classy atmosphere for cocktails, light snacks. For a dramatic view of the city skyline, try the Pen-Top Bar and Terrace.
There is also a sundeck which can be used to soak up a few rays during summer months.
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RATING ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10 GUEST SERVICE: 9. FOOD: 8. CONCIERGE: 8. DECOR: 8. ROOMS: 10. BATHROOMS: 10. AMBIANCE: 10. PERSONNEL: 10. Daily Double Rates: (Weekend Package)
April 1 to June 22...Superior Room $450. Deluxe Room $515. Grand Luxe
Room $555. June 23 to September 1...Superior Room $395. Deluxe Room
$455. Grand Luxe Room $495. All major credit cards accepted.
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BY MAXIMILLIEN de LAFAYETTE The Sagamore 110 Sagamore Road
Situated in the unspoiled Adirondack Mountains, The Sagamore features the Historic Hotel, with Colonial architecture and elegant décor, and The Lodges, recently redecorated in American country. The Sagamore is located in Bolton Landing, New York on Lake George. Nestled in the heart of the Adirondacks, it is home to some of the most picturesque scenery in all of New York State.
Creative Specialties highlight the Contemporary American Cuisine of Trillium. Trillium is the recipient of the Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence” and AAA “Four Diamond” Award since 1991.
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Suites in The Lodges include a fireplace, a living room sofa that converts to a Queen size bed, dining area, and a terrace facing Lake George.
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RATING ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10 GUEST SERVICE: 9. FOOD: 8. CONCIERGE: 8. DECOR: 7. SCENERY: 10. ROOMS: 7. BATHROOMS: 7. AMBIANCE: 10. PERSONNEL: 9. Hotel...Hotel Room $275. Hotel Room (Lakeview) $319. Hotel Suite $369. Hotel Suite (lake view) $420. The Lodges...Lodge Room (inside) $209. Lodge Suite (lakeside) $329. The Hermitage $305. Family Suite (two-bedroom) $515. Condominiums (two-bedroom) $575. The Castle $2,400. Rates are per room, per night for single or double occupancy. European Plan (EP) does not include meals.
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BY MAXIMILLIEN de LAFAYETTE The Point Saranac Lake, New York
The Point can be reached via car in six hours from Manhattan; three hours from Montreal; two-and-a-half hours from Burlington, Vermont; and three hours from Albany, New York. USAir flies into Saranac Lake several times a day from LaGuardia, Newark, Albany, and Burlington, Vermont. The Main Lodge has two wings with two guest rooms each. Situated in the center of the Main Lodge is the Great Hall, where guests gather to dine. The four guest rooms in the Main Lodge are: Mohawk, Iroquois, Morningside, and Algonquin. The Eagle's Nest houses three guest rooms, and the Pub. Sentinel and Lookout are upstairs, with Trappers and the Pub below. The Guest House is adjacent to the Main Lodge and contains three, unique guest rooms. Weatherwatch, Evensong, and Saranac.
The original master bedroom, Mohawk is a favorite of many guests. Perhaps the most secluded of all rooms, it has a cathedral ceiling, a king-size bed, a large stone fireplace, and beautiful views of the lake and surrounding mountains. There is a private door leading directly outside to its own sitting area, as well as one that opens to the Main Lodge. The bathroom retains its original fixtures, including a large bathtub; there is also a walk-in closet with a full-length mirror. A writing desk and a couch by the window complete the atmosphere of rustic elegance.
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The Point's fleet of boats includes Adirondack guide boats, canoes, small outboards, sailboard, sunfish, and a Master-craft ski boat, as well as a classic mahogany Hackercraft and a 32-foot ELCO electric launch.
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RATING ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10 GUEST SERVICE: 9. FOOD: 7 CONCIERGE: 8. DECOR: 8. SCENERY: 10. ROOMS: 8. BATHROOMS: 7. AMBIANCE: 10. PERSONNEL: 9. The Main Lodge: Mohawk $1,600. Iroquois $1,250. Morningside $1,600. Algonquin $1,250. Eagle's Nest: Sentinel $1,700. Lookout $1,600. Trappers $1,600. The Guest House: Weatherwatch $1,950. Evensong $1,600. Saranac $1,600. The Boathouse: $2,400 . Add 18% service charge and 7.25% NY State sales tax . A deposit of $400 per day per room is required to confirm a reservation.
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