A great location and luxurious amenities are the hallmarks of one of Manhattan’s boutique hotels that may not be on your radar. Staying at the Hotel Giraffe puts you front and center for much less than you might expect to pay in the Park Avenue South neighborhood, just north of Gramercy Park between midtown and downtown.
The sophisticated setting fits in with the Eastside area’s Art Moderne style of architecture from the 1920s and 30s, and is very close to the 6-train and convenient to other subway lines. For business or leisure travelers, it’s an ideal situation.
Hotel Giraffe features lovely rooms and suites, many with balconies overlooking Park Avenue and you’ll find everything you need to make you feel right at home, including bathrooms with large marble countertops and stocked with all the necessities. Suites feature several closets, a bar, and even bestsellers on the bookshelves. And of course, Wi-Fi and high-speed DSL.
In the lobby, you’ll find a complimentary buffet breakfast every morning, and during happy hour from 5-8 p.m. wine and hors d’ouevres are served at no charge.
Every guest also receives passes to the nearby New York Sports Club, and bottled water and newspapers are included in the room fee. There is not a restaurant on site, but room service is available from nearby restaurants, including Dos Caminos.
Hotel Giraffe is featuring several package deals, including the “Do Not Disturb,” perfect for a couples’ getaway. It includes a bottle of chilled Prosecco upon arrival, strawberries and whipped cream and in the morning, breakfast served in your room. You’ll also find the accoutrements for relaxation as part of the deal: massage oil, bubble bath, kissable body shimmer and a pink caviar body scrub.
After that, you’re ready for action, whether you decide to stay in or hit the town.
Rates for the pre-paid package start at $219 plus tax with a two-night minimum.
Hotel Giraffe is part of the HKHotel Group, which also runs three other boutique hotels in Manhattan: The Library Hotel, Hotel Elysee and the Casablanca Hotel Times Square. Check out www.hkhotels.com –and you will hardly be able to wait to check in.
Hotel Giraffe, 365 Park Avenue South at 26th St., New York City, (212) 685-7700, www.hotelgiraffe.com
