Best for the Wellness-Obsessed Traveler: The James New York – NoMad (rates start at $153 per night)
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Enlisting holistic experts for next-generation wellness offerings, the “Four Bodies” program at The James New York – NoMad focuses on physical, emotional, spiritual and mental health. Each area is overseen by one of The James’ wellness guru collaborators. Emotional services are available on the “Readers on Room Service” menu, designed by The Numinous Founder Ruby Warrington. Guests can book in-room sessions with various counselors for astrology birth chart readings, transformational coaching, tarot reading, hypnosis, reiki healing and/or sound healing. Meditation master Khajak Keledjian curates the Mental menu offering with a complimentary one-month membership to INSCAPE,also known as “the Spotify of mindfulness.”
Best for the Instagram Savvy: Kixby (pictured above w/rates start at $200 per night)
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Located in the heart of Manhattan’s Herald Square and surrounded by photo-worthy NYC landmarks, like Macy’s and the Empire State Building, Kixby is ideal for anyone looking to capture the perfect Instagram photo. Visit the flagship location of Black Tap Burgers & Beer on the ground floor of Kixby for their Instafamous CrazyShake, then head through the lobby to the hotel’s chic cocktail bar, Lot 15, to sip on an assortment of classic, expertly-mixed cocktails. In the spring and summer months, enjoy Kixby’s rooftop bar, The Lookup, for its unbeatable views of the Empire State Building and fun selection of summery cocktails and bites. In the room, cuddle up in a Frette robe and plush Matouk linens for a cozy, in-room shot against the backdrop of Kixby’s calming blue walls.
Best for the Solo Traveler: Pod Hotels (rates start at $99 per night)
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Ideal for the solo traveler venturing to NYC this spring, the Pod Hotels provide all the basics for solo travelers. As America’s first micro-hotel, the Pod Hotels are conveniently planted in four NYC neighborhoods close to major Spring attractions, like Central Park, the Macy’s Flower Show, Times Square and more, and are equipped with built-in storage and sleek furniture in compact rooms coming in at about 100 square feet. Solo travelers can choose between Pod 51 in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Pod 39 in Murray Hill, Pod Times Square and Pod Brooklyn in Williamsburg. Each Pod Hotel is home to trendy restaurant and bar options, as well as social communal spaces, for guests to hang out, work remotely and meet other travelers. Solo travelers can make the most of their getaway by taking advantage of the Pod Hotels’ free walking tours, which are led daily by an expert local guide, and complimentary bike rentals at Pod Brooklyn.
Best for the Dog Lover: Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel (rates start at $140 per night)
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Designed to treat pets with the same quality of service given to their owners, Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel features an assortment of services and amenities to meet all travel needs for four-legged friends. The hotel property that boasts unparalleled views of Times Square through floor-to-ceiling windows, and prides itself on its distinct atmosphere that serves as a respite from the bustling streets below offers the following complimentary (upon request):
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An outdoor dog house for rooms with terraces
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Cozy pet bed placed in guest room
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Pet bowls placed in guest room
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Pet amenity delivered to your room
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Best for the Hipster: New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge (rates start at $140 per night)
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New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge is the best place for visitors to experience and explore Brooklyn; it’s central location is just five minutes from Brooklyn Heights and is a 15-minute walk to DUMBO and the Brooklyn waterfront. Other nearby attractions include the Brooklyn Museum, the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) and the Barclays Center. When the hotel opened in 1998, it was the first new-build, branded hotel in the borough in over 64 years. While many others have since joined, the hotel stands out from the crowd due to its unique location, amazing views of the Brooklyn Bridge and a unique quirk — rooftop beehives with more than 2,000 bees, from which the hotel sources its honey.