{"id":717,"date":"2012-06-12T09:48:03","date_gmt":"2012-06-12T13:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/boardingarea.com\/blogs\/verygoodpoints\/?p=717"},"modified":"2015-03-17T17:16:19","modified_gmt":"2015-03-17T21:16:19","slug":"stregisnyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/2012\/06\/12\/stregisnyc\/","title":{"rendered":"St Regis New York – Hotel Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The St Regis New York is a landmark hotel in the heart of the city.\u00a0 The hotel is unmistakably breathtaking, elegant and filled with<\/p>\n

intriguing history and romance \u2013 a one-of-a-kind gem.\u00a0\u00a0 Built in 1904 by Jack Astor, the St Regis sits on NYCs famous 5th<\/sup> Avenue at 55th<\/sup>street.\u00a0\u00a0 Jack Astor, a sportsman who wanted to build a hotel\/club for his wealthy friends lost his life onboard the Titanic, and the hotels legend is as storied as Astor\u2019s.\u00a0\u00a0 The hotel\u2019s lobby is a peak into history as it has largely remained untouched since it was built over 108 years ago.<\/p>\n

The hotel is proud of its history and each room or suite provides a journey into the history starting with the bed-side book, \u201cIt happened here.\u201d\u00a0 My guess is that many, if not most, guests will never read the small book from cover-to-cover \u2013 and they\u2019ll be missing out on a story of opulence, intrigue and stunning history that is now embedded within the St Regis.<\/p>\n

If you read the book you\u2019ll learn that during the winters of 1950s and 60s painter Salvador Dali spent his days tucked away in suite 1610 painting and his nights frequenting the bars. \u00a0Regularly, Dali would bring his Ocelot (a dwarfed leopard) named Babou to Sunday Brunch in the King Cole Lounge.\u00a0\u00a0 Dali wasn\u2019t the only famous painter who frequented the St Regis.\u00a0 He was often joined in the King Cole by Andy Warhol (one of my favorite painters.)<\/p>\n

Other famous guests included filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, Marlene Dietrich and even Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr.\u00a0 You never know who you\u2019ll run into at the St Regis.\u00a0 On my trip I saw NY Senator Chuck Schumer and Oprah Winfrey (guest speakers at a conference \u2013 not hotel guests) others have seen Mariah Carey and Vince Vaughn roaming the halls recently (not together!)<\/p>\n

The hotel can only be described as glamorous \u2013 stunning chandeliers, opulent decorations, and grand staircases all add to the extravagant atmosphere of the St Regis.\u00a0 From the moment you arrive you\u2019re transported to another time, another place \u2013 one where pomp and circumstance prevailed and the hustle and bustle of the New York\u2019s streets were replaced by tranquility and splendor of the society hotel the Astor\u2019s envisioned.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Every guest is treated like royalty at the St Regis \u2013 the type of hospitality you\u2019d expect from such an establishment.<\/p>\n

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My Stay:<\/p>\n

Upon arriving just after noon, I was informed at check in that while my room had been vacated, it was not yet clean.\u00a0 I was told they\u2019d prioritize it with the butler and call my cell phone as soon as it was ready.\u00a0 I decided to have some lunch at the hotel\u2019s Astor Court restaurant while I waited.\u00a0 Lunch \u2013 while very high priced \u2013 was nothing short of what I expected from the St Regis.\u00a0 I started with a perfect French Onion Soup and finished with a classic St Regis Burger and house-made sour pickles.\u00a0 The burger was huge and accompanied by fries and coleslaw – I couldn\u2019t even finish it all.\u00a0 As I was signing the check, someone from the hotel showed up with my room keys and offered to escort me to my room.<\/p>\n

I was upgraded to a magnificent suite with a great view of 55th<\/sup> Street.\u00a0 The suite was very large and had two bathrooms, a living room and work-area, and bedroom.\u00a0\u00a0 The living room had a large couch and chair that were extremely comfortable and covered in beautiful silk.\u00a0 The room had a fireplace, mini-bar, large-screen TV and even a printer\/fax\/scanner.\u00a0 The room was equipped with wifi and wireless internet and both worked extremely well.\u00a0\u00a0 The bedroom was large and had a king-sized bed with lush sheets and duvet cover. \u00a0At the foot of the bed was a TV that could be raised or lowered (into a cabinet) and could swivel to be watched from the bed or sitting chair in the room.\u00a0\u00a0 Next to the bed was a high-tech phone system that doubled as the call button for the English-style assigned to the room.\u00a0 The only downside to the phone was that it radiated a bright light and kept the room pretty light all night.\u00a0 I solved that problem by putting a shoe bag over the phone unit!<\/p>\n

The bathroom was very large and had a soaking tub, shower and toilet.\u00a0 The bathroom products, by Remede, are some of my absolute favorites.\u00a0 The bathtub had tray with scrub brush, lavender sachet, and wash cloth.\u00a0 The shower was filled with soap, shampoo, conditioner and body wash and on the sink there was lotion, facial wash and body wash.\u00a0 If you haven\u2019t tried Remede products, you should give them a try \u2013 you will find them at the St Regis hotels and some Luxury Collection hotels.<\/p>\n

The butler service at the St Regis NY was outstanding.\u00a0 The butlers were ever present and extremely attentive.\u00a0 They offered tea\/coffee service and were eager to help with any request.<\/p>\n

The only problem with my stay was that it was way to short and now I\u2019m spoiled!\u00a0 It\u2019s going to be hard to go back to lower-end brands in the SPG family after spending time at the amazing and luxurious St Regis New York.\u00a0\u00a0 If you have a chance to stay at the St Regis \u2013 do it!\u00a0 It\u2019s worth it! I will be back and can\u2019t wait until I have a chance to try another hotel in the St Regis family!<\/p>\n

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