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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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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There are several different definitions of "staycation," one being "getting the hell out of town but not too far, maybe 20 minutes on the subway or so." Enter Long Island City's Boro Hotel. Maybe it's the chic, minimal design or the killer views of the city that you just don't get in the city, but we're hooked. The staycation package doesn't hurt either. THE SPOT: Boro Hotel | 38-28 27th Street, Long ...
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As much as we New Yorkers complain about the blistering heat of the metropolis during the summer months, the first signs of cooler weather have us pleading for a return to the days of sipping cocktails poolside while attempting to pass off a triangle bikini as a “crop top.” In that spirit, THE STAYCATIONERS teamed up with V Magazine to host a record-setting roster of VIP guests, V editors, and resident ...
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There are pockets of New York City that exude the old soul of this town and embody the luxury for which it was once known. The Pierre is counted among such places — its lobby sprawling and sparkling, its guests filtering through with shopping bags in one hand and a bellhop at the other. The Pierre is a cornerstone of its neighborhood and living proof of a bygone era, and ...
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