Mandarin Oriental New York – one of the best hotels in the city

I recently stayed at the Mandarin Oriental New York– one of the best hotels in the city. With an excellent location, the hotel is in the trendy Columbus Circle, from which, in fact, the distances in new Yorkvia google.

Mandarin Oriental New York It is located in the Time Warner building, where a small and charming shopping center, The Shops at Columbus Circle, operates and was opened along with it, ten years ago. In addition to brand stores such as J.Crew, Hugo Boss, Armani, Sephora, among others, some of the best restaurants in New York are located there, such as Per Se, a high-end gastronomy. In the same building, there is also Jazz at Lincoln Center, one of the best jazz clubs in new York.

And almost opposite, in Trump Tower, is another highlight of the city in terms of gastronomy, Jean Georges, a restaurant with three Michelin stars.

However, those who want to eat well don’t even need to leave the hotel, as there is an excellent Asiansconsidered by the Zagat guide as the restaurant with the best atmosphere in NY, of contemporary American cuisine. I had one of the best dinners of my stay there, with impeccable service, great food in a modern and refined environment.

Also on the lobby floor, the MO Bar – tradition of the chain’s hotels – which offers a huge variety of cocktails and Lobby Lounge, where breakfast and afternoon tea are served, as well as a lunch and dinner menu, until one in the morning during the week and two in the morning on Fridays and Saturdays. Remembering that it is always a good idea to make a reservation, a common habit in NY.

For those who don’t know much about the area, it is very close to the Central Park and surrounded by shops, pharmacies, cafes, bars and restaurants and one of the city’s most important cultural centers, Lincoln Center, with several theaters and concert halls. O Upper West Side It is a region that mixes tourists with city residents. If you don’t mind walking a bit, you can also walk to Broadway without any problems.

With 244 rooms, what most attracts attention about the hotel is its sumptuous lobby, on the 35th floor, with a stunning view of New York, through its large windows, which go from floor to ceiling. In fact, it is the view and the time of year that make the difference in hotel rates, as they all provide one of the most desirable views in the world, whether for the Central Parkthe Hudson River or the city’s famous skyscrapers.

The rooms are a good size, especially considering that we are in NY and are equipped with everything the guest needs, in addition to having a sober and tasteful decoration. The bathroom has plenty of space, two sinks and a bathtub, as well as excellent beauty/hygiene products.

A very nice detail are the books left on purpose on the shelf, to entertain guests and which can be taken home. Furthermore, the hotel has a super urban spa, considered one of the five best in the city, which offers body and facial treatments and is also open to non-guests.

A academia do MO NY It is super complete and offers yoga classes, as well as a personal trainer for anyone interested.

It is worth remembering that, as is the case in all hotels in the chain Mandarin Orientalthe staff is always very friendly and willing to help and the team of concierges, true experts of the city, with valuable tips that please any type of guest.

With tasteful contemporary design, a sophisticated atmosphere and breathtaking views, Mandarin Oriental New York It is the ideal hotel for those looking for comfort with elegance and it also has the added bonus of a perfect location, which allows guests to do a series of activities on foot.

Photos and text: Renata Araujo

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