Articles Mentioning New York City Hotels

8 Iconic Hotels That Have Inspired Beloved Songs

There are some hotel names you just know, whether you’ve ever stayed at the hotel or not. These iconic spots can be famous for a variety of reasons: they are super luxe or popular among the stars, they figure prominently in films or were the sites of important historic events…the possibilities are numerous, and once…

9 Suburbs You’ll Actually Want to Visit

Stuck in the suburbs? Don’t fret. The best adventures are in front of you. Thanks to weddings, extended family visits, and perhaps even a business trip you were (not so) lucky to land, you’re bound to be headed to suburbia sooner or later. But just because you’re far from the big city you wish you…

11 Brooklyn-esque Neighborhoods in Cities You Wouldn’t Expect

Photo courtesy of Flickr/Javi Sánchez de la viña Over the years, Brooklyn has become internationally synonymous with all things cool. Just ask the Parisians, who dub anything with a hipster flare as “très Brooklyn.” But even though the New York City borough offers plenty of unique, diverse, and culturally enlightening neighborhoods of its own, there…

D-Day Remembrance: 10 WWII Memorials in the U.S. Worth a Visit

Today is the 72nd anniversary of the Allies’ D-Day victory in WWII. For many of us, D-Day Observance is a time to remember, honor, and pay homage to our fallen family, friends, and countrymen. So here are 10 sites across the U.S. memorializing the soldiers who gave their lives for others, near and far, that…

5 NYC Hotel Pools Worth Booking a Room For

Although they’re ignored for the better part of the year, outdoor pools in NYC (most of which are found at the city’s trendiest hotels) become a hot commodity once again once it’s, well, hot. Visitors seek a cool dip mid-sightseeing, and locals hope to slip their way onto the pool deck for a multitude of…

The 12 Most Patriotic Destinations to Celebrate the 4th of July

Ever wonder why Independence Day is celebrated with shooting off fireworks? Turns out, the explosions were a personal request of founding father John Adams. In a letter to his wife Abigail, he even suggested the anniversary be marked with a long list of things including “illuminations from one end of this continent to the other…

7 Top Domestic Getaways for U.S. Travelers This Summer

Many of America’s popular year-round destinations align with the country’s most populated cities and states. Every day, families, friends, and businesspeople travel to popular vacation spots like New York City and Los Angeles, where there’s already a dense population. In the summertime, many of those destinations still hold up, with a few notable exceptions. After…

8 U.S. Hotels Where You Can Get a Proper High Tea

Photo Credit: Arnaud Dessein If there’s one thing you need to do when you’re in England, it’s sit down for a proper tea. There’s nothing quite like taking a break from the day, sipping on delectable drinks, and munching on some petit fours. Unfortunately, many of us can’t get over to London just like that,…

9 Hotel Penthouse Suites That Are the Tops

When it comes to hotels, few things top the penthouse. The only thing more satisfying than pressing the coveted PH button in an elevator is actually spending the night in one of the suites-in-the-sky. After all, with unrivaled views, impeccable design, and over-the-top amenities (butler service, anyone?), there’s no shortage of luxury to make you…

9 Awesome Hotels That Were Actually Celebrity Homes

You’ve booked the celebrity home tours, watched endless reruns of “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous,” and feverishly scrolled through your favorite A-listers’ Instagram feeds for a glimpse of what it’s like to walk in their shoes. But to truly understand how the other half lives, one must spend a night in their master bedrooms,…