Most Romantic – Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York, NY
March 27, 2009 by Suzanne Scharff
Filed under U.S. Most Romantic
New York has always been a favorite destination for lovers to get away and take a bite out of The Big Apple. With a whirlwind of nonstop activities to discover, it can sometimes be hard to remember to slow down and balance seeing the sights of the city with reconnecting as a couple. The Mandarin Oriental Hotel is just the oasis to help you do both- absorb the city and spice up your relationship.
Situated on Columbus Circle high above the Time Warner building sits The Mandarin Oriental in all her demure glory. Walk into the lobby of the hotel and the quiet and serene atmosphere the hotel exudes immediately strikes you. From eye-catching artwork that takes your mind to a peaceful place and your pulse to a restful state to continuous gracious service that teases you into an Oriental state of mind, the Mandarin has truly thought of everything.
The Mandarin Oriental is the perfect balance of east-meets-west. Luxurious accommodations and amenities with customized service abound. The décor is stunning in textural detail with a restrained Asian opulence. Layers of the finest materials blanket the hotel, from the marble floors to the leather chairs and banquettes to the guest rooms done in pale tones of cream, grey and the occasional use of black, for just a hint of drama. Bathrooms continue in the same illustrious fashion and invite you to take your time, wherever you may be heading next. It’s simply nothing but the finest without fussiness wherever your mind and body may wander.
Take in afternoon tea or a bite of lunch in the Lobby Lounge and enjoy gracious service with jaw-dropping panoramic views of the city skyline. Have a pre-dinner cocktail in the smooth-as-silk MObar, just off the lobby, and then head to the Mandarin’s French-Japanese restaurant, Asiate, for nothing short of a spectacular dining experience. Request a table along the wall of glass and enjoy even more stunning views of the city at night, as well as the restaurant’s dramatic interior. From the kaleidoscope of lights in Columbus Circle to the magnificent art piece adorning the ceiling, representing tree branches of Central Park, to the exquisitely prepared dishes, this restaurant is alluring to all your senses.
Spend an hour or an afternoon at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, and truly feel as though you’ve been transported a million miles away. The spa list boasts an exotic array of services blending several different Asian and European techniques, all performed in the inimitable fusion of eastern smells, sounds, decor and service.
At the Mandarin Oriental, you’ll discover a new journey together with each new day, and you are sure to leave with plans to visit again and again.
For more information about the Mandarin Oriental in New York, please visit www.mandarinoriental.com/newyork.
