Enjoy Spooky New York City with us while we take you through some of our favorite haunted bars and restaurants to help bring in the festivities of the Halloween season.  OooooooooOooooooo…   Ear Inn: Stop in and enjoy a beer at one of NYC’s oldest drinking establishments. After opening its doors in 1817, the unnamed bar didn’t let prohibition slow them down.  Often called, the Green Door, the bar became in an infamous watering hole for sailors all over the

New York City is home to some of the best food from around the world, so it’s no surprise there will be no shortage of vegetarian & vegan restaurants! If you’re looking for a menu that offers more than the standard veggie burger served at your local diner (but trust me there are decent ones out there!), I have the spots for you!

Grab your chunkiest scarf and sip on your Pumpkin Spiced Latte because it is officially Fall in New York City! The city’s comfiest season is here and we are ready with our top 5 things to do this Autumn! Whether it is a nice leisurely stroll as the leaves crunch beneath your feet or watching some of the amazing spectacles this city has to offer, check them all out here: 1. Baked Goods Fall is for indulging. So why not

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

It’s that time again! NYC Restaurant week begins in just a few days, and all of the participating restaurants across the city are now accepting reservations! Whether you are in the mood for a hearty steak dinner or a healthier bite before you head out for the evening, New York has you covered! Let us give you the dish on a few of our favorite neighborhood restaurants!

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

The area surrounding the Hotel Giraffe has been filling up with great restaurants over the past few years! Here on the North end of Madison Square Park you will find some great dining options for almost any type of cuisine you are interested in! The concierge team at Hotel Giraffe has put together a list of their top  recommendations that are 5 minutes or less from the hotel!

Let’s face it, there is no bad time to visit New York City.  Manhattan is a good idea, no matter when you decide to come.  It just depends on why you want to visit or if you enjoy crowds or perhaps you like to enjoy a bit of peace (hard to find in this city that doesn’t sleep).  With 2016 coming to a close and the fantasies of 2017 nearing, we know you all want to get a head start

New York City is a mecca filled with the latest trends, whether they be in fashion, technology…or food! Some foods have and always will be our go-to staples(NYC pizza, anyone?),  but every now and again there comes a new culinary craze that we can’t get enough of. When it comes to trendy foods, NYC has got you covered; we’ve picked 5 of the top food fads in 2016 and highlighted the best places to try them in NYC!

It’s no surprise that the city that never sleeps must be home to some of the best coffee shops! Even on vacation, we all need a little pick-me-up. Not only do all of our hotels offer robust coffee, tea, and snacks throughout the day in our clubrooms, we’ve got the best recommendations for java in the city!  There are so many coffee spots to try and our fabulous intern, Christina,  has compiled a list of a few NYC local favorites!