In a forever-transforming area that’s been dubbed trendy due to its population of the city’s coolest art, stylish restaurants situated off-the-beaten path and collection of chic boutiques stands a historic Art Deco building in the middle of the bustling Six Corners. Finally, a cool hotel has opened its doors in one of Chicago’s most happening neighborhoods, going where no hotel has gone before (literally). The hotel’s mid-century modern design and dark gray ...
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Hello from the other side (of the bridge, that is). This installation of THE STAYCATIONERS comes to you from the BK, nestled in the heart of Williamsburg, and we're taking "hipster" out of our vocabulary because this neighborhood is doing the damn thing -- case in point, the eclectic, eight-story hotel sitting pretty on Wythe Avenue, which THE STAYCATIONERS called home for a full weekend. Adjacent to some of the borough's ...
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Lights, camera, downtown satisfaction. It’s 2017, and we’re channeling the rock goddesses and femme fatales of the '70s -- because who doesn’t want to resurrect these boss babes straight from their SoHo stomping grounds? Uh, we do. The inn that is lavishly rooted on West Broadway between Grand and Canal pays homage to the ever-evolving neighborhood of glorified artists, cast-iron cool kids and the ghosts of music-history’s past. To honor ...
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Bourgeois. Bohème. Beaux-Arts. While we very well could be describing ourselves in three words, we’re actually referring to the jewel of East 32nd Street: HGU New York. Since 1905, this striking façade has greeted countless staycationers, and tonight, THE STAYCATIONERS honor this souvenir of old New York with timeless glam vibes and an inappropriate amount of wine. Dress code: pajamas. Shall we? THE SPOT: HGU New York | 34 East 32 ...
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As they say, when the boys are away, the baes will slay. You might remember our epic lovefest from last year at the Smyth (which still serves up some serious romance inspo), but this time around, THE STAYCATIONERS traded downtown for uptown and ditched the boys in exchange for a galentine’s getaway complete with bubbly, bourgeosie vibes, and of course, Baccarat crystal (plus a spa break in between). So because ...
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Across the choppy winter waters in a faraway land called Williamsburg stands a stately building with sprawling views of Manhattan not attainable in Manhattan itself. Balconies adorn each and every room and cocktails are served atop a sky-high roof deck, and as any seasoned staycationer knows, the two together are a recipe for natural light goals worthy of one’s wildest selfie dreams. While we still have the sun on our ...
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La-La Land: the epicenter of beautiful people, beautiful weather, and what do you know it, beautiful hotels. Though NYC is where the OG Staycationers call home, LA is undoubtedly our west coast counterpart and the Avalon Beverly Hills is exactly what the doctor prescribed this sunshine-deprived Manhattanite. Picture this: colorful-retro-meets-mid-century-modern interiors with pastel walls that'll brighten up any mood. In short, this puppy was designed for Instagram. THE SPOT: Avalon Beverly Hills THE STATS: 84 rooms, ...
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Cocktails smoking by an open fire…highlight gleaming on your nose…oh! We didn’t see you there. Come on in, fire’s warm. Because the holiday season calls for a staycation of royal proportions, THE STAYCATIONERS invite you for an evening of crackling tinder, fine silks, and flutes of sparkling ginger against a backdrop worthy of a king (or a queen…queens are better). Shall we? THE SPOT: The Royalton Hotel | 44 West 44 Street, ...
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It’s no secret that South Beach is known for glitzy yacht life and a wild club scene. But what if we told you there is more…that there is rich history in a lot of these buildings beckoning tourists and locals to relish in all its glamorously restored glory? Welcome to The Shelborne, where the storied elegance of the 1950s surrounds you, and the modern edge of the 21st century entertains ...
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