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Staying at the all-suite Conrad Hotel NYC
Row NYC just felt far too trendy for me and I still can’t believe it has a four star hotel status (one time we waited over 10minutes just to get the lift from our room on the 18th floor down to the ground floor, only for it to announce  it wasn’t working, and we then had to take the staff lift down a dirty back corridor – not exactly luxury service). Anyway, so when we left Row NYC to head down to the financial district and The Conrad, it was a very welcome change. Also it was perfect for photos… (huge thanks to Jasiminne for the one below of me!)
Loopy Doopy Rooftop Bar at The Conrad Hotel NYC
The Conrad is a really beautiful hotel, modern yet sophisticated, and our suite was beautiful. As a hotel guest you also get preferential treatment to access to the Loopy Doopy Rooftop Bar. On the evening we wanted to go up there was a large waiting list because it was a glorious sunny evening, but we just asked the question; ‘we’re hotel guests, does that move us up the wait list at all?’ and they took us straight up.I didn’t have a cocktail because I was on antibiotics (infected mozzie bite, ugh) and wasn’t allowed alcohol until Saturday night, but Jasiminne had one and loved it! They do these really cool ice-lolly cocktails and the lolly gradually melts to create the drink.
Inside our suite at Conrad Hotel NYC
Our suite at Conrad Hotel NYC had a spacious living room with sofa, chairs, and a desk, and a glass sliding door to a bathroom/kitchen area. Then through another sliding glass door was the bedroom. It was all very swish and modern, but still classic enough to feel luxurious rather than gimmicky. It still didn’t beat Langham Hotel NYC though, but I’m not sure anything ever will to be honest. The lighting in the living room area was super dark because the only natural light that comes into it is from the bedroom through the corridor bit.
The Location & Service of Conrad Hotel NYC
I love New York rooftop bars!! That service does sound shoddy but at least it was an improvement on The Row.
I agree, service is such an important part of any hotel experience! The rooftop bar at the Conrad does look so lovely though x
It was gorgeous, especially as we were so lucky with the weather! x
It was a huuuuuge improvement on The Row haha, I'm still shocked that they're a 4* hotel! x
Shoddy service seriously ruins a hotel in my opnion- I'd rather stay in the worlds most basic B&B with amazing service than a fancy pants marble lined room with unhelpful staff!
The hotel looks awesome though.
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