New York, New York

Thursday, 7 July 2011

I am so excited to be planning my first ever trip to America in September! We debated long and hard about where to go and we finally settled on New York. But Holy COW, this is one expensive city! I am no stranger for paying eye watering prices for a drink or a hotel but New York seems to be in a league of it’s own! After trawling through “hotels” with shared bathrooms and cockroaches as guests, I gave up and decided to check out hotels I knew I could never afford! Check out the beautiful Crosby Street Hotel in Soho. (Reminds me a little of The Boundary Hotel that I posted about here). I really love that each room is unique and that the hotel kitchen gets fresh produce from their own garden… in the middle of New York!

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All images via The Crosby Street Hotel, New York

29 comments

  1. Oh my gosh I love those phones as lights. I lived in New York for a summer and got to say it was the best couple of months of my life - you'll love it! x

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  2. This looks INCREDIBLE! I am so envious of your trip to New York - it is high up on my wishlist of places to visit! I hope you find accommodation that is fabulous and affordable ;)
    xx

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  3. This place looks divine. How exciting! Keep us posted on your travel plans, k?

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  4. How fun! I hope you have a great trip!

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  5. very fun, i'm excited to follow your journey. i've been to NYC 2 or 3 times and love it. it is one of the most expensive cities, if not the most expensive, in the country. maybe when i move back south you can come visit and i'll show you the low country like savannah, georgia and charleston, south carolina. you're an interior designer, right? if so, you'd LOVE it

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  6. love this post!
    were planning a trip next Spring and all ready im so excited and been doing the same, looking at gorgeous hotels.
    great pictures.

    Abigail x

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  7. So exciting!
    We are planning a trip in the fall, i can't believe i've never been
    I would LOVE to stay at this hotel, so beautiful, thanks for sharing the photos :)

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  8. OH my! You are going to freaking have a wonderful time in NYC! Jealous! It's worth it!

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  9. Oh my gosh that place looks amazing. Next time we go, we are totally staying there! :)
    xo
    Alexa
    www.theshortandthesweetofit.com

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  10. Oh my darling...yes NY is VERY expensive but it is also really great. If you are staying in a hotel, be prepared for the TINY TINY size. Really, though, I think you will be sight seeing and exploring the city more than anything so it may not matter. We stayed in Jersey and it was a very short hop onto the subway for us. Have fun and post pics! :)
    -Linh

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  11. Wow- what an amazing place! Have so much fun on your trip! NYC is inspiring and so much fun- but definitely expensive. Maybe you can try those sites where you bid and compete for prices. Sometimes, you get an amazing deal that way. Also, staying just outside the city in New Jersey might be a good option too. Best of luck!

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  12. Fun! I've been to NYC once. What's on your to-do list while you're in America?

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  13. NY is great (not just because it is where I live)..Manhattan has an amazing vibe! I love the artwork and lighting in the hotel and fantastic headboards!

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  14. Just discovered your blog and I love that you are coming to visit my City. All of the images above are from my neighborhood, Soho. You will have a wonderful trip. :)

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  15. You are going to NY, that is GREAT!!! Every since I visited two summer ago I have a deep urge to go back. It was an incredible, unforgettable experience. You are going to enjoy it so so much, I'm sure. Hope you'll find yourself a lovely hotel. This one sure looks too good to be true!

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  16. Love your blog! I used to live in NY until I got tired of being poor. However, it's an excellent place to visit. Check Jetsetter.com for hotel deals. Sometimes they have good deals on awesome NY hotels. Thanks for stopping by Belclaire House!

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  17. What a great hotel. There's nothing quite like NYC and so worth the expense!! A must visit for you...

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  18. what a beautiful hotel! it might be expensive but i'm sure you'll have a fabulous time!!

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  19. Enjoy NYC! You know, I just stayed at the Ace Hotel. Not only is it a fantastic boutique hotel, it is also a steal by NYC standards! We got the "Large" room with unique amenities (down to a vintage Smeg fridge and a Google Chrome for our stay) and even split with a few friends, we were very comfortable. Stumptown Roasters --the best artisanal coffee -- is also right off the lobby. Great way to begin the day. Have fun!!

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  20. You'll definitely spend about a million dollars on your trip, but it will be worth every penny. You're going to have a great time!

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  21. What a beautiful Hotel! The rooms are elegant and cozy, great post you will love New York, every moment is so worth it! Enjoy your trip ... (((-:

    Cheers! =(^.^)=

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  22. How fun! You will have an amazing time! The hotel prices are exorbitant in NYC-but so worth it :)

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  23. That hotel looks amazing- I love all of the hanging lighting! You will have a blast - NYC is definitely the right place to take your first dip into the US! :) Make sure to check out ABC Carpet and Home - it's an amazing store!

    http://bjdhausdesign.blogspot.com/

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  24. When we sent to NYC a couple of years ago, we stay at one of the hotels near Chinatown. The room is decent with our own bathroom and cost less than $90 a night! Very worth it! Check out ABC Carpet and Home plus Jonathan Adler when you are in NY. You won't be sorry! Hope you have a fabulous trip!

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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  25. Thanks for all the comments and suggestions, I am getting more and more excited about it as each day passes! @ Bug and Bird, I would love love LOVE to visit the south of the country! @ Leslie, no set to-do list yet but open to suggestions! At the moment I want to do everything (but we will probably only be able to spend about a week there).

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  26. I really want to go to NYC, maybe after I graduate! I have to say living in Sydney probably means I won't be too shocked with prices there. I hope the AU$ is as high as it is now when I go!

    Laura
    whitewinters.blogspot.com

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  27. I would LOVE to visit NY. How cool are those telephone lights! Nicolex

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  28. ah, i wish i could offer some advice on affordable hotels! i live near the city, so i've never stayed in a hotel and i wouldn't know where to go to find a cheap one. i'm not sure that a cheap one exists! keep your eyes open for discounts online though, sometimes they happen :)

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  29. Yay for America! I live about 8 hours from NYC and I've never been (technically we live 30 min from NY State...). My husband has been 4 times or so - his friend lives there so he can save money by staying with him. Someday I'll get there!! Have fun!

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