Luxury Travel Advisor - June 2008 - (Page 26)

available will seduce even the most cynical types, especially those who have a hankering for a hotel room in New York that has charm and character. Room 301 in the Superior category is 425 square feet in size; its Siberian oakwood floors (all wood in the hotel, including the attractive, rustic wainscoting throughout, is reclaimed) and a double set of floor-to-ceiling French doors that open onto the courtyard create a true pied-à-terre appeal. The bathroom’s most notable features are its strikingly vibrant glazed Moroccan tile and its rain shower. There’s no tub in this room. Note: There are 68 different styles of bathrooms at The Greenwich. Case in point: In Room 304, which measures 465 square feet in size, the glorious Carrara-marble-appointed bathroom takes up half the space of the entire accommodation. In case you’re confused at this point as to where to book your client, here’s the 101 on certain special features they might prefer: If it’s a fireplace they’re looking for, request Corner Suite 509, 609 or 709. These are the largest spaces available now until the premium suites open later this year, plus, they have floor-to-ceiling curved glass windows. For a balcony, ask for Superior Room 201 or 202, Courtyard Room 401 or 402 or Greenwich King Room 203 or 403. Want a Hudson River (hence sunset) vista? Try any Corner Suite—209 to 709. The spa, which was still under construction during our visit, is Japanese-inspired. Its four treatment quarters and meditation room are for guests only. Reach out to Valerie Ronchin (vronchin@thegreenwichhotel.com; 646-203-0031) to discuss the best treatments for your client or simply to reserve a time slot with the lead therapist, Thuyen Nguyen. In the 1,000-square-foot fitness room, designed by Robert De Niro’s own personal trainer, there are three of each piece of equipment to ensure that guests won’t have to wait on line to exercise. The pool is a veritable urban oasis; its walls and ceilings are reclaimed from a 200-year-old farmhouse in Kyoto. Luxury touches: Lighting here is extremely subtle and spiritual, plus, sake will be served to guests as evening falls. Upstairs, guests are assured of a reservation at Ago, the popular Tuscan/Italian restaurant whose ownership De Niro shares with Hollywood’s Harvey Weinstein. Ago also provides room service and private dining requests. Contact General Manager Jan Rozenveld (jrozenveld@thegreenwichhotel.com; 646203-0020) for special VIP arrangements. 26 LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR | June 2008

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