This week I had the luxury of staying at the Gramercy Park Hotel for three days and two nights while I staffed the Blog World & New Media Expo at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City.
When booking our travel, we had three options, but I saw the Gramercy Park Hotel on the list and selected it immediately! That hotel has been magical for the people in my life. My cousin got engaged there and one of our best family friends got married there. How could I resist? I must admit, I was hoping some of the good, love karma would rub off on me.
When we arrived at the hotel our cab door was opened by a gorgeous bellhop. He looked just like the models that stand shirtless in the Abercrombie & Fitch on 5th Avenue. When we entered the lobby I lost my breath. It was so beautiful. My coworker commented, "Doesn't it look like a castle?"
The front desk staff was incredibly kind, friendly and accommodating. We received our keys and turned the corner to go up the elevator. My room was on the 14th floor. I opened the door and said out loud, to myself, "Wow."
My room had two double beds, both with calming, green headboards.
I also had a reading corner with a sophisticated red chair.
The other side of the room had a long table with two beautiful, oriental-style chairs. The table was decorated with books about New York City.
The elements that truly blew me away, were actually hidden behind closed doors. First, the set of glass goblets! How very Chuck Bass! Next to the goblets was an iPod dock with a note that said if you'd like an iPod, they have them at the front desk with 10 customized playlists for any possible mood.
I was also in love with the red shelves and mirror inside the closet.
Lastly, the bathroom was stunning. They took a twist on the classic, lighted vanity and delivered an elegant, modern design. There was also a note next to all the toiletries saying they were hand selected by the editors of Allure magazine.
In addition to the stunning physical elements of the room, they also provide turn down. When I returned to my room each night, the blinds were closed, my bed was turned down and candles were lit on the bedside table.
As if all of this weren't enough, each night when we would walk outside for dinner, we had a direct view of the Chrysler building.
Gramercy Park Hotel, I'm in love.
