{"id":3965,"date":"2023-10-31T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=3965"},"modified":"2024-01-09T14:10:34","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T03:10:34","slug":"melissa-leong-ben-lawson-guide-to-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/melissa-leong-ben-lawson-guide-to-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"Melissa Leong &#038; Ben Lawson&#8217;s Guide to New York"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Food critic and columnist Melissa Leong and actor Ben Lawson uncover the best of New York for the all-new season of Luxury Escapes: The World\u2019s Best Holidays. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Who better to take a bite of the Big Apple than Melissa Leong and Ben Lawson? The dream team refined the ultimate itinerary for the all-new season of&nbsp;<em>Luxury Escapes: The World\u2019s Best Holidays<\/em>, exploring heritage delis, walking the High Line and soaking up the magic of The City That Never Sleeps. From chatting with the locals and fine-dining family style in Washington Place, to wandering the sprawling Central Park, here are a few of their highlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read on for their unmissable moments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover more about New York on the new season of <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/tv\/season-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luxury Escapes: The World\u2019s Best Holidays<\/a>, airing Tuesdays 8.30pm AEDT* on Foxtel Lifestyle and on demand on Binge and Network 10. *<em>Check your local TV listings for details.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lux_UI lux_offer_carousel\">\n\t\n\t<h3>Discover New York<\/h3>\t\n\t<section class=\"splide lux_offer_carousel_feed\" aria-label=\"Discover New York\">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000e6NyzYAE\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_a1a8785372edf0c174ed858da2297541\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/hotel-57-new-york-united-states-north-america\/006RF00000e6NyzYAE\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus\" data-name=\"Hotel 57\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/vmv96aeum94eslq7ekb.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/vmv96aeum94eslq7ekb.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/vmv96aeum94eslq7ekb.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/vmv96aeum94eslq7ekb.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/vmv96aeum94eslq7ekb.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/vmv96aeum94eslq7ekb.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Hotel 57, New York, United States\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><span class=\"double_societe_rewards\">Double Societe Rewards<\/span><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>New York, United States<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Hotel 57<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">New York City Midtown Manhattan Retreat near Central Park &#038; Rockefeller Center with Rooftop Terrace<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$499<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$559<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$897<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-37%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000e01JdYAI\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_721c3d8e891a13ce4be280e857c66cbd\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/innside-by-melia-new-york-nomad-usa-north-america\/006RF00000e01JdYAI\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus\" data-name=\"INNSiDE by Meli\u00e1 New York NoMad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/krbme81jykmxrak2hpn.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/krbme81jykmxrak2hpn.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/krbme81jykmxrak2hpn.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/krbme81jykmxrak2hpn.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/krbme81jykmxrak2hpn.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/krbme81jykmxrak2hpn.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"INNSiDE by Meli\u00e1 New York NoMad, New York, USA\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><span class=\"double_societe_rewards\">Double Societe Rewards<\/span><div class=\"countdown\" data-type=\"offer\" data-time-remaining=\"209279\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>New York, USA<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">INNSiDE by Meli\u00e1 New York NoMad<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">New York Glamour: Manhattan Escape near Empire State Building &#038; Madison Square Garden with City Views<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$999<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,099<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$3,200<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-65%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000XtnBZYAZ\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_d776088015e3c7579a65f7eb696b1b8e\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/the-new-yorker-hotel-usa-north-america\/006RF00000XtnBZYAZ\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus\" data-name=\"New Yorker by Lotte Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/zypbq0mups1dswpapml.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/zypbq0mups1dswpapml.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/zypbq0mups1dswpapml.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/zypbq0mups1dswpapml.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/zypbq0mups1dswpapml.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/zypbq0mups1dswpapml.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"New Yorker by Lotte Hotels, New York, USA\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><span class=\"double_societe_rewards\">Double Societe Rewards<\/span><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>New York, USA<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">New Yorker by Lotte Hotels<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">New York City: Art Deco Midtown Icon near Penn Station &#038; Empire State Building<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$449<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$519<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$1,407<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-63%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_fd64f342-c3fa-46da-b4a4-a831a329d4ca\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_1522a1ce4dc443a723e00a12d9cc0e4d\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/crosby-street-hotel\/fd64f342-c3fa-46da-b4a4-a831a329d4ca\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel\" data-name=\"Crosby Street Hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/kk08myvuon784jda8xnl.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/kk08myvuon784jda8xnl.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/kk08myvuon784jda8xnl.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/kk08myvuon784jda8xnl.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/kk08myvuon784jda8xnl.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/kk08myvuon784jda8xnl.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Crosby Street Hotel, New York (NY), United States\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>New York (NY), United States<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Crosby Street Hotel<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">In New York (NY), this hotel features an eclectic and artistic design, blending bold patterns, unique sculptures, and natural elements throughout its public spaces. Guests can relax in the intimate, secluded urban oasis of the courtyard, which offers a tranquil escape with lush greenery and rustic charm. The hotel also provides a fitness center and a garden. Services include a 24-hour front desk, concierge, luggage storage, laundry and dry cleaning services, and complimentary Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas. For convenience, there is an elevator, facilities for disabled guests, and airport transfer available. The property is pet-friendly, with charges applying.\n\nThe hotel offers a vibrant bar with colorful lighting, patterned stools, and striped seating, creating a lively and stylish atmosphere. Guests can enjoy dining in elegant rooms featuring wood flooring, upholstered chairs, and chandeliers, with a blend of classic elegance and contemporary touches. There are multiple restaurant spaces, some with patterned wallpaper and diverse seating, and others with large windows offering views of a green courtyard. Breakfast options include buffet and continental, with room service and breakfast in room available. Outdoor dining is also offered in a charming area with lush greenery and rustic lanterns.\n\nRooms and suites at this hotel range from 32 sqm Superior Rooms to expansive Two-Bedroom Crosby Suites of 246 sqm. Guests can choose from various configurations, including Luxury Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Luxury Junior Suites, and One Bedroom Crosby Suites, predominantly featuring king beds. The Two-Bedroom Suite offers two king beds and outdoor views. The Deluxe One Bedroom Suite also provides two king beds. Rooms are designed with a vibrant and eclectic aesthetic, combining bold patterns, rich colors, and varied textures for a unique boutique feel.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"no_price\">Select dates<\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_90b7dac5-6fbc-4eb7-b1ee-e0a4977e011a\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_fbd22dedc6ddef95ca91df813f41a2ac\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/warren-street-hotel\/90b7dac5-6fbc-4eb7-b1ee-e0a4977e011a\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel\" data-name=\"Warren Street Hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/pelz3876up35gxlngx.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/pelz3876up35gxlngx.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/pelz3876up35gxlngx.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/pelz3876up35gxlngx.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/pelz3876up35gxlngx.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/pelz3876up35gxlngx.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Warren Street Hotel, New York (NY), United States\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>New York (NY), United States<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Warren Street Hotel<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">In New York (NY), the Warren Street Hotel offers a vibrant and eclectic stay. The property features a fitness center and a game room for recreation. Guests can also enjoy a rooftop terrace furnished with wicker furniture and planters, offering city views. The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, concierge services, luggage storage, and daily housekeeping. For convenience, there is an on-site car park, and the property is wheelchair accessible. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms and public areas.\n\nThe hotel features on-site restaurants and a bar, with happy hour available. Room service and a snack bar are also provided. Guests can opt for breakfast in their room or a breakfast takeaway service, with individually-wrapped food options.\n\nRooms and suites at the Warren Street Hotel are designed with a vibrant, eclectic boutique style, featuring patterned furnishings, floral headboards, and teal walls. Luxurious marble bathrooms are equipped with freestanding tubs and double vanities. Accommodation options include Deluxe Rooms (33 sqm), Luxury King Rooms (33 sqm), Superior King Rooms (31 sqm), and Luxury Junior Suites (37 sqm), all with one king bed. Larger options include Junior Terrace Suites (42 sqm), Deluxe Junior Suites (42 sqm), One Bedroom Suites (62 sqm), Warren Terrace Suites (62 sqm), and Garden Suites (74 sqm), each with one king bed. The Warren Suite offers the most space at 85 sqm with a king bed, while the Duplex Quadruple Room provides two king beds for up to four guests.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"no_price\">Select dates<\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_7e4a707f-8da2-4ec1-8d81-bb0d87f8e5f1\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_655b38d6d233e4387f39968bc48cf3b8\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/the-william-hotel-midtown-new-york\/7e4a707f-8da2-4ec1-8d81-bb0d87f8e5f1\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel\" data-name=\"The William Hotel Midtown, New York\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/byrn9jmvmgnjwdidyc8.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/byrn9jmvmgnjwdidyc8.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/byrn9jmvmgnjwdidyc8.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/byrn9jmvmgnjwdidyc8.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/byrn9jmvmgnjwdidyc8.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/byrn9jmvmgnjwdidyc8.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"The William Hotel Midtown, New York, New York, United States\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>New York, United States<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">The William Hotel Midtown, New York<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,260<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_734f1e32-c262-4696-b783-209c3a2e0486\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_14855d4f8c8a12c2e18e5b9925fa38de\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/courtyard-by-marriott-new-york-queensfresh-meadows\/734f1e32-c262-4696-b783-209c3a2e0486\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel\" data-name=\"Courtyard by Marriott New York Queens\/Fresh Meadows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/t9wbvahoum3agsfdpoy7.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/t9wbvahoum3agsfdpoy7.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/t9wbvahoum3agsfdpoy7.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/t9wbvahoum3agsfdpoy7.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/t9wbvahoum3agsfdpoy7.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/t9wbvahoum3agsfdpoy7.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Courtyard by Marriott New York Queens\/Fresh Meadows, Fresh Meadows, United States\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Fresh Meadows, United States<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Courtyard by Marriott New York Queens\/Fresh Meadows<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops\/newsstands. Additional features at this hotel include a television in a common area and a banquet hall.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$954<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_712d79d8-095b-45d2-b519-ff15d1e1592c\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_c7d1f17d337b081750c1b89f4573f799\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/fairfield-inn-and-suites-new-york-queensfresh-meadows\/712d79d8-095b-45d2-b519-ff15d1e1592c\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel\" data-name=\"Fairfield Inn &amp; Suites New York Queens\/Fresh Meadows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/7yo7ig88xcihrzxt7jw.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/7yo7ig88xcihrzxt7jw.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/7yo7ig88xcihrzxt7jw.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/7yo7ig88xcihrzxt7jw.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/7yo7ig88xcihrzxt7jw.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/7yo7ig88xcihrzxt7jw.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Fairfield Inn &amp; Suites New York Queens\/Fresh Meadows, Fresh Meadows, United States\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Fresh Meadows, United States<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Fairfield Inn &#038; Suites New York Queens\/Fresh Meadows<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops\/newsstands. Additional amenities at this hotel include a television in a common area and a banquet hall.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,134<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y000008mXEbAAM\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_11cc56d9fc92b8dbc99af6b550eb2d3c\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/hard-rock-hotel-new-york-city-usa\/0062y000008mXEbAAM\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus\" data-name=\"Hard Rock Hotel New York\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/tkzi6yqrmb1in9wwauu8.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/tkzi6yqrmb1in9wwauu8.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/tkzi6yqrmb1in9wwauu8.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/tkzi6yqrmb1in9wwauu8.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/tkzi6yqrmb1in9wwauu8.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/tkzi6yqrmb1in9wwauu8.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Hard Rock Hotel New York, New York , USA\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>New York , USA<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Hard Rock Hotel New York<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Brand-New Hard Rock New York City Stay near Times Square with Rooftop Bar<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">1 night, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$329<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$240<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$410<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-17%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"offer_x\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/hotels\/location\/new-york\/united-states-of-america\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"carousel\" data-name=\"View more New York escapes\">\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide_cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta_tag\">Looking for something else?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View all<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cta\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/hotels\/location\/new-york\/united-states-of-america\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"carousel\" data-name=\"View more New York escapes\">View more New York escapes<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/hotels\/location\/new-york\/united-states-of-america\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NYC-3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Melissa Leong and actor Ben Lawson's guide to New York at a deli - Luxury Escapes \" class=\"wp-image-4672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NYC-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NYC-3-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NYC-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NYC-3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NYC-3-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NYC-3-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">When in New York: eat sandwiches.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LE: Name three iconic New York experiences.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ML:<\/strong> Just three? Impossible! But if I have to: You must eat a hotdog in the park, bonus points if that park is Central Park. You must go for a wander down the street in more than one neighbourhood to appreciate just how different they all are.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BL:<\/strong> I would say that you must walk along the High Line, a 2.5km elevated park along the west side of Manhattan. It\u2019s a beautiful way to experience the city, it\u2019s free and it\u2019s something done by both tourists and locals. Also, I think you need to see a Broadway show. Not the one that has the most famous actor in it but look at the reviews and see what appeals to you. And get into Central Park and allow yourself half a day. It\u2019s enormous and amazing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/hotels\/location\/new-york\/united-states-of-america\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NYC-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of Central Park - Luxury Escapes \" class=\"wp-image-4668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NYC-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NYC-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NYC-2-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NYC-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NYC-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NYC-2-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Whatever the season, you can&#8217;t beat a walk around Central Park.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LE:<\/strong> <strong>What advice would you give to a first-timer in the city?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ML: <\/strong>I would advise you to stay in more than one location. The mood and energy changes from neighbourhood to neighbourhood, so whether it\u2019s well-heeled uptown, or hanging in Greenwich Village, you need to explore the city to find what resonates\u2026 because something will.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BL: <\/strong>The thing about New York is that it isn\u2019t just the sights or the park or Carrie Bradshaw\u2019s apartment. There\u2019s a magic in the city that you can only experience in an unrushed, unplanned kind of a way. So my advice is this: walk as much as you can. The city changes from block to block. Look up. Take in the vastness of the city. New Yorkers will talk to you. Talk back! They\u2019re some of the most interesting people in the world. Don\u2019t always plan where you\u2019re going to have lunch or dinner. Just wander and be open to an experience, you might end up having the most memorable day of your trip!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u202fLE: What is the one thing that might surprise other travellers about New York?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ML:<\/strong> That people are kind. If you really need a hand, you will find it. It feels like a city that won\u2019t help you on your feet, but that\u2019s completely wrong.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BL: <\/strong>The people&#8230; I can\u2019t tell you how many times (usually as I\u2019ve emerged from the subway, looking up and downtown to get my bearings) people have stopped to ask if I\u2019m lost or need help. They\u2019re just good, authentic,\u202fkind\u202fpeople. They say what they mean and mean what they say and personally, I love that.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/hotels\/location\/new-york\/united-states-of-america\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NYC-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Inside Thompson Central Park in New York - Luxury Escapes \" class=\"wp-image-4664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NYC-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NYC-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NYC-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NYC-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NYC-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NYC-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A haven in the city: Thompson Central Park.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LE: Why is Thompson Central Park a great city hotel?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ML:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/partner\/thompson-central-park-new-york-part-of-hyatt\/3352235c-db26-4a82-b1cb-d18ce9b95fd9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thompson Central Park<\/a> is superbly located at the southern end of the park, giving you access to so much of what makes this part of the island amazing. Whether it\u2019s a fancy dinner at Per Se, seeing the American Ballet Theatre at Lincoln Centre, riding a bike around the park, or hopping on the subway downtown, everything is really accessible. Then you get to come back to a chic, well-appointed hotel that really does feel like a home away from home.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BL: <\/strong>Location, location, location. It\u2019s right by The Russian Tea Room AND Carnegie Hall AND Central Park AND MoMA. 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And it doesn\u2019t get more heritage than a place like <a href=\"https:\/\/katzsdelicatessen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Katz\u2019s Delicatessen<\/a>, the city\u2019s oldest continuously running deli. It is an icon of the Lower East Side and the island at large, and draws an egalitarian clientele, from tourists to locals, alike.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BL: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chinesetuxedo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chinese Tuxedo<\/a>. I highly recommend going with Melissa because she knows everything about food but in the event she\u2019s unavailable, just get the Hamachi.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LE: Which New York restaurant is next on your wishlist?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ML: \u00a0<\/strong>I will always hold a special plate for places like <a href=\"https:\/\/balthazarny.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Balthazar<\/a>, or anywhere Keith McNally has made his presence known. He set the bar for venues of their ilk around the world, for good reason: there will never be anything wrong with an ice-cold Martini, bread and oysters at the bar.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BL: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehillfarm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Hill<\/a> in Greenwich Village. It&#8217;s a farm-to-table restaurant and Stone Barns Farm out in Tarrytown, NY. They do a menuless dinner &#8216;family style&#8217; with shared plates and communal tables. With all the ingredients farmed and grown in upstate New York, you don\u2019t get more of an authentic taste of New York than this. 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