Past Articles
New York State of Mind: Pt. 2
So, you’ve come back for some more? Well, I commend you. Your boldness is already flashing signs of being a New Yorker. When we left off last week, we were discussing sidewalk navigational instructions. Now, that you have your “game face” on, and you’re feeling confident that you haven’t completely ruined someone’s day by lengthening their commute by 10 seconds, you’re probably hungry. How about a NYC favorite? A bacon, egg and cheese! Well, you probably have to look no
PREPARING FOR A NEW SEASON: FALL IN NYC
The start of a new season in New York City is upon us! The days get shorter, the air gets crisper, and you can begin to feel a sense of newness starting to emerge. Something as simple as taking a walk through central park or window shopping down fifth avenue turns into something more magical.
New York State of Mind: Pt. 1
Getting in the New York state of mind isn’t always easy. We know traveling often takes on many meaningful and distinct purposes for the traveler. Perhaps you are visiting a city for the first time on vacation, or maybe it’s the “millionth time” you’ve been to the same city on business. Maybe you and some girlfriends are going back to your favorite place for a much-needed girls’ weekend, or maybe it’s your partner’s or children’s first time in this new
SOHO at a Glance
SOHO – South Of HOuston Summer is here in New York City! It’s time to relax and enjoy brunch or a day full of shopping on the streets of SOHO. SOHO offers a variety of trendy restaurants and both designer-boutiques and exotic shops. This one of a kind area is lined with cobblestone streets and covered in cast-iron-fronted buildings that create a tasteful and fascinating environment. From the Elysée Hotel it’s just a five minute walk to the Subway. The
Hotel Elysée and The MoMA
Midtown Manhattan offers so many great gems! For example, you have the Hotel Elysee & the MoMA! Our guests have always enjoyed the hotel’s prime location in midtown Manhattan. To the east, Park, Lexington, 3rd and 2nd Avenues offer many great restaurants and bars. Venture a little further east, and you can discover some beautiful brownstone homes off of 1st Avenue. To the west, there is the shopping on 5th Avenue, the Museum of Modern Art, Rockefeller Center, Times Square,
NY Baseball, Root Root Root for the Home Team!
Baseball is such a big part of New York City. When you think of visiting our concrete jungle, you probably think of skyscrapers, the theater, Wall Street, or maybe “the city that never sleeps”. That’s all great but in the heart of the summer when the weather is perfect and it’s a calm cool sunny day, there is nothing like visiting a beautiful New York City park. Central Park, the Highline, Liberty Park, Bryant Park, Bronx Botanical Gardens are just
Photo Scavenger Hunt! 10 Noteworthy Spots to Snap a Pic in NYC
So you’re coming to NYC! For sure, you want to show off your trip to all your friends. What should you see and what do you need to take pictures of you ask? Ahh…here are a few of our favorite picture worthy places. These spots are sure to impress. Can you snap all of them? If you can, tag us! We would love to check them out!
Welcome to the Neighborhood! LHC in NYC
Hotel staff in NYC are only as good as the service and the information they provide. “How long to the airport?” “Anywhere good to eat around there?” “What can we do if it rains?” These are questions we field on any given day. The truth is you can eat out in Manhattan 3 times a day without going to the same restaurant for roughly 7 years! “The City that never sleeps” is estimated to have about 1,600 bar establishments, 32
Hotel Elysée: The Tennessee Williams Years
Guests of the Hotel Elysée have long praised the hotel for its attentive and caring staff, bountiful amenities, prime midtown location, and French country inn-themed décor. What many guests begin to realize as they roam the halls is the rich history that is associated with this nearly 100 year-old building. Just stepping into the lobby of the Hotel Elysée invokes a feeling of old-world glam. The hotel and the adjoining Monkey Bar have hosted countless luminaries throughout the years. Most
Library Hotel Collection Signature Amenities
There are so many other things to spend on when you are on holiday! At the Library Hotel Collection, our guests enjoy simple perks that have long been forgotten since the glamorous days of travel. As our valued guest, you are welcome to enjoy all of the following amenities all included in your $25 per night Resort Fee Package!