“ New York is everything that people say it is. It is loud, dirty, bright and beautiful. It can overwhelm with the lights and crowds of Times Square and underwhelm in the line ups that New Yorkers are so fond of.”
New York is everything that people say it is. It is loud, dirty, bright and beautiful. It can overwhelm with the lights and crowds of Times Square and underwhelm in the line ups that New Yorkers are so fond of. The food is tasty but expensive, and while New Yorkers love their Starbucks coffee, there is so much more to choose from than the Seattle based coffee house. From Tribeca to the Upper East Side, and Greenwich Village to Brooklyn, the food, the coffee and the culture is so much more than just the flashing lights of Times Square.
Crowds hustle through Grand Central Station before and after work, the health conscious walk the high line from morning to night and the night owls frequent the restaurants, bars and speakeasy's that hide beneath the shiny veneer that the rest of the world sees. New York is a city full of iconic experiences that everyone wants to touch and feel.
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The list of must do’s in New York is extensive. From walking through Times Square, to completing the pilgrimage and walking across the Brooklyn Bridge. Take a ferry around Staten Island to see the Statue of Liberty and explore one of the incredible museums like The Met or the Guggenheim. Trips to the top of the Empire State Building are available every day or delve into the deep underground to board the New York Subway to travel to a faraway place in under an hour and a half. The Bronx and Brooklyn, the Upper East Side and Little Italy. Each have their claim to fame and will try to steal your heart (and your wallet) if you let them.
Originally, Manhattan was a trading post that was founded by the Dutch Republic, where it was named New Amsterdam in 1626. While its name has changed and the small trading post has grown, Manhattan is now considered the cultural, financial, media and entertainment capital of the world. The island is home to the Headquarters of the United Nations, the wolves of Wall Street call it home, and there are more retail and entertainment possibilities than we could ever cover in a single article.
Starting in lower Manhattan, or downtown as it is affectionately known, Wall Street, the World Trade Centre and the New York Stock Exchange sit looking across at Brooklyn through the Brooklyn Bridge. Chinatown, with its thriving Chinese population and huge variety of Chinese restaurants sits to the north, with the bohemian neighbourhoods of Tribeca and SoHo linking the new One World Trade Centre with Greenwich Village, Chelsea and Midtown.
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Each neighbourhood's own unique character thrums through the streets like a heartbeat. The relaxed yet purposeful drive of the Italian lifestyle defining the hectic yet relaxed atmosphere of Little Italy, with the open and welcoming air of Tribeca and Soho is in direct competition with the air of importance that seeps through the very pores of Greenwich Village. Hugging Central Park, the luxurious park front buildings of Fifth Avenue sit facing off with the historical buildings on Central Park W road, with tributes to Jacqueline Onassis, Diane Ross, Shakespeare and John Lennon all perched within the confines of the luscious Central Park.
Walking from street to street is like crossing country borders at time, with changes in language, design and feel, while moving from other neighbourhoods is done without fanfare. Some New York neighbourhoods come with a history and a personality all their own, while others wait patiently for you to discover them.
Chelsea is a hotbed of artistic beauty with the newly opened Vessel, which allows everyone the opportunity to experience the city through a specifically designed piece of art, while the High Line connects Chelsea with the city through a restored overhead railway line. Artwork is everywhere, including the original Love artwork that has made Philadelphia so popular. And of course, Brooklyn. The part of New York that isn't quite a part of New York, Brooklyn is the best parts of New York in an approachable, experienceable way. Lacking the pretence of many parts of Greater New York City, Brooklyn has some of the best vantage points of the city, some of the best cocktail bars and restaurants and delivers all without the line-ups, the wait or the attitude that a person can sometimes find throughout the trendy areas of New York.
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Deciding where to stay in the city that has had whole songs dedicated to it, is not the easiest decision, nor should it be. Do you want a luxurious stay on the upper east side, or do you want to stay in the heart of the city, close to the action of Times Square? Do you want to have scenic views of Central Park, or do you want a backpacker’s style experience because you won't spend much time in the room at all?
New York is a city to be experienced by walking the streets. By eating where locals eat. By sleeping in the heart of the action. But to do this, travellers usually get stock standard hotels with standardized experiences and not a local authentic way to experience the city. Which is why Room Mate Grace is such an incredible discovery. Easy to walk by or underestimate the property by the front, your perceptions will be broken the minute that you walk through the door. Gold and mirrors glitter as you are greeted, and a selection of seating areas are available to keep you comfortable while you wait.
After you check in, you see a fishbowl view of the swimming pool, which is lit by neon mood lighting and offers seating areas, a sauna and a hot tub to all guests. Hidden in the back of the hotel is one of the best cocktail bars near Times Square. Quiet, opulent and classy, once you have a drink here, you won't be happy going just anywhere else. The rooms are a study in comfort, class and over the top personality. Comfortable to spend time in, while never quite what you expect, the Room Mate Grace is the perfect property to stay at while you are enjoying New York City.
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Delectable food and exceptional service can be found in restaurants that are nothing more than a tiny hole in the wall. Should you be looking for an Instagrammable foodie experience, there are hundreds of trendy (and possibly expensive) places that will serve you tiny bites of food on a plate and take your full pay check for the experience. Our favourites are less about the 'been there done that' feel and more about 'oh my god, that was the best bagel ever!'. In our travels, we can't stop talking about Celeste, this incredible Italian restaurant on the Upper West Side which doesn't take reservations (major bonus), and the best breakfast pastries can only be found down the steep stairs at Levain Bakery (try the cinnamon scroll on the weekend for an added treat).
Walking the streets, you see it all. Food vendors manage sidewalk food stands, yellow taxi drivers honk their horns and race by on their way to catch their next fare. Every New Yorker will have a coffee and a phone in their hand at least once in the morning, and the trash bins will be overflowing with the debris by the end of the day. Rats and rat crossings will be around every corner, and New York cheesecake is meant to be eaten and discovered. Well Junior’s has one of the best New York Cheesecakes we have had the chance to taste, Martha's Country Bakery has some pretty damn tasty cakes, pies and other pastries on offer too.
Watch the commuters dance in Grand Central Station while you have a glass of Prosecco or a decadent Cheesecake slice at Cipriani or join the delegates and walk the halls of the United Nations with a tour into the heart of our global governing body. Take a tuk tuk through Central Park and see Strawberry Fields or pay your respects at the 9/11 memorial and view the city from the new One World Trade Centre. Visit the shops in the iconic Chelsea Market, or descend the steps into the The Tippler which hides beneath the well-travelled market above.
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There are dozens of speakeasy’s with long waiting lists and even more rooftop patios with an extensive and expensive cocktail list – all for the privilege of seeing the city that never sleeps. But there are also hidden gems that give you a look under the shiny veneer that most people think is New York. It will let you sit next to New Yorkers in a tiny restaurant that does not do reservations and only accepts cash to hear how it is too cold. You can find a coffee for under $5 that is not from a Starbucks and uses local beans
Deciding where to stay in the city that has had whole songs dedicated to it, is not the easiest decision, nor should it be. Do you want a luxurious stay on the upper east side, or do you want to stay in the heart of the city, close to the action of Times Square? Do you want to have scenic views of Central Park, or do you want a backpacker’s style experience because you won't spend much time in the room at all?
New York is a city to be experienced by walking the streets. By eating where locals eat. By sleeping in the heart of the action. But to do this, travellers usually get stock standard hotels with standardized experiences and not a local authentic way to experience the city. Which is why Room Mate Grace is such an incredible discovery. Easy to walk by or underestimate the property by the front, your perceptions will be broken the minute that you walk through the door. Gold and mirrors glitter as you are greeted, and a selection of seating areas are available to keep you comfortable while you wait.
After you check in, you see a fishbowl view of the swimming pool, which is lit by neon mood lighting and offers seating areas, a sauna and a hot tub to all guests. Hidden in the back of the hotel is one of the best cocktail bars near Times Square. Quiet, opulent and classy, once you have a drink here, you won't be happy going just anywhere else. The rooms are a study in comfort, class and over the top personality. Comfortable to spend time in, while never quite what you expect, the Room Mate Grace is the perfect property to stay at while you are enjoying New York City.
Newyork Travel Guide 2023: The Ultimate Nyc Experience, A Guide To Unlocking The Best Of The Big Apple In 2023 (with Maps And Full Color Images) Ebook
Delectable food and exceptional service can be found in restaurants that are nothing more than a tiny hole in the wall. Should you be looking for an Instagrammable foodie experience, there are hundreds of trendy (and possibly expensive) places that will serve you tiny bites of food on a plate and take your full pay check for the experience. Our favourites are less about the 'been there done that' feel and more about 'oh my god, that was the best bagel ever!'. In our travels, we can't stop talking about Celeste, this incredible Italian restaurant on the Upper West Side which doesn't take reservations (major bonus), and the best breakfast pastries can only be found down the steep stairs at Levain Bakery (try the cinnamon scroll on the weekend for an added treat).
Walking the streets, you see it all. Food vendors manage sidewalk food stands, yellow taxi drivers honk their horns and race by on their way to catch their next fare. Every New Yorker will have a coffee and a phone in their hand at least once in the morning, and the trash bins will be overflowing with the debris by the end of the day. Rats and rat crossings will be around every corner, and New York cheesecake is meant to be eaten and discovered. Well Junior’s has one of the best New York Cheesecakes we have had the chance to taste, Martha's Country Bakery has some pretty damn tasty cakes, pies and other pastries on offer too.
Watch the commuters dance in Grand Central Station while you have a glass of Prosecco or a decadent Cheesecake slice at Cipriani or join the delegates and walk the halls of the United Nations with a tour into the heart of our global governing body. Take a tuk tuk through Central Park and see Strawberry Fields or pay your respects at the 9/11 memorial and view the city from the new One World Trade Centre. Visit the shops in the iconic Chelsea Market, or descend the steps into the The Tippler which hides beneath the well-travelled market above.
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There are dozens of speakeasy’s with long waiting lists and even more rooftop patios with an extensive and expensive cocktail list – all for the privilege of seeing the city that never sleeps. But there are also hidden gems that give you a look under the shiny veneer that most people think is New York. It will let you sit next to New Yorkers in a tiny restaurant that does not do reservations and only accepts cash to hear how it is too cold. You can find a coffee for under $5 that is not from a Starbucks and uses local beans
