Forbes: 5 Cool Luxury Hotel Suites Waiting for You During a Hot Summer in New York

Nel-Olivia Waga
August 1, 2017
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This summer in New York is going to be as hot as ever. For those living in the city or just visiting, here are the coolest and most luxurious boutique hotels to enjoy an amazing New York summer.

Baccarat Suite, Baccarat Hotel, Uptown 

For a start, why not choose Parisian-style luxury living available in the heart of the city near the renowned Museum of Modern Art (MoMa). The Baccarat Hotel is famed for its crystal ornaments and the opulent Grand Salon, which gives way to elegant white bedrooms and beautiful suites. The Baccarat Suite with its own dining area, walk-in closet and butler’s pantry, is a story of its own. Offering a series of salon-like spaces, sophisticated décor and a deep freestanding soaking tub bathroom and in-suite La Mer products, this signature suite is the most indulgent and elaborate accommodation one can expect from a 5-star hotel in the city. If you still wish to leave your suite you can visit the Spa de La Mer with indoor pool a variety of skin-renewing treatments with La Mer products (that are famous for the healing essences of the sea), the terrace for cocktails or one of the hotel’s stylish dining venues.

Baccarat Suite at Baccarat Hotel New York

Roche Bobois Penthouse Suite, Langham Place, Midtown

Located on 5th Avenue in Midtown, the Langham Place is a contemporary chic and classy 5-star boutique hotel which, by New York standards, boasts quite spacious rooms with views over the city’s landmarks and is only a few footsteps away from Manhattan’s most sought after art galleries and art district. Langham Place Midtown is a place where details really matter. The loft alike city suites and rooms simply make their guests feel home away from home.

The hotel’s main highlight is the penthouse suite designed by the acclaimed French interior designer, Roche Bobois. Guests will definitely appreciate the architecture-inspired furniture, lush fabrics, a variety of art pieces and stunning city views offered by floor-to-ceilings windows. Imagine looking out towards the Empire State Building while at the same time enjoying the comforts of a perfectly prepared designed and attentive hotel services.

Roche Bobois Suite at The Langham Place New York

Terrasse Suite, 11 Howard Hotel, SoHo

For those who choose to stay in the heart of SoHo, it is 11 Howard Hotel which answers the call for a relaxed, smartly curated place where Danish minimalism meets New York flair. Residents of the hotel’s Terrace Suite enjoy the grandest space and luxury, topped up with large French doors opening onto a private rooftop terrace that affords a bird’s-eye view of the neighborhood. The suite’s terrace, living room and dining room for eight, allow you to throw unforgettable private parties.

Terrace Suite at 11 Howard Hotel, New York

Suite, Public Hotel, Lower Eastside

Lower Eastside’s Public Hotel offers simple in style, yet smart and thoughtfully designed rooms and suites. Currently a hotspot for locals, visitors and business meetings. Go for one of the suites located on the top floors of the hotel with sweeping views of the city, Freedom Tower and bridges. Here, you will experience the most comfortable king-sized bed reigning over a separate bedroom and fall in love with the luxurious bathroom and custom-designed lighting concept. Floor-to-ceiling triple glazed windows lets the sunshine in, but provide silent refuge from the city that never sleeps.

Suite at Public Hotel New York

Corner Suite, The Mercer Hotel, SoHo

Sister hotel to Hollywood’s hotspot „Chateau Marmont”, The Mercer bespeaks elegance, subtlety and intimacy. Featuring no distinctive entrance or signage (the famous clock above the door is the entrance sign for insiders) the hotel is appreciated by celebrities and VIP guests. An unwritten rule says that familiar locals, VIPs and hotel guests only are allowed to visit the hotel’s lobby. In front of the lobby’s spacious library, filled with iconic design and fashion books, the selected crowd enjoys delicious dishes from the hotel’s (public) restaurant „The Mercer Kitchen“ or mint-teas and freshly baked pastry over meetings.

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Its newly unveiled Corner Suite is a 1400 square foot Christian Liaigre designed space. Overlooking the historic cobblestone streets of SoHo, the Corner Suite features two bedrooms and two and a half baths with private dressing room and spacious quarters. Each king bedded room offers a seating area for working and dining as well as en-suite marble bathroom with a walk-in shower and soaking tub. Pair it with staff eager to exceed your expectations and you will experience an unforgettable, private and cool stay.

Corner Bedroom at Mercer Hotel New York

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