If you want to feel like a star, then the Hotel (The Mercer) is perhaps one of the best choices. First, it is located in the heart of SoHo, so you can partake in some high-end shopping and dining. Second, you are very likely to actually see more than one famous person. While we were sitting in the guest-only lounge area, we saw several famous movie stars. The Hotel does a great job of creating a space for guests only and making you feel special. Third, the rooms are amazing. Let's forget about the price for a second, because our room was one of the coolest places I have ever stayed. It had about 1,000 square feet, which included a sitting area, a huge bathroom, and an ultra-cool bed area that was separated from the other rooms by a massive, leather, sliding curtain. When my girlfriend saw the room, she was speechless for about two minutes (no small feat for her). The weather was pretty horrible, so we holed up in the room and had a truly decadent weekend.
The food at the hotel is amazing. In and of its own right, the Mercer Kitchen is one of the nicer restaurants in SoHo. I have eaten there several times, and the room services provided access to the same great food.
A few nice touches:
- the hotel provides nice umbrellas for all guests when it is raining
- the flowers are amazing
- the library is super-cool
- the access to cool CDs and everything you need for a romantic, sexy stay
I definitely highly recommend this hotel as an ultra-cool, decadent place to stay. The price was off-the-charts (and fortunately my company was paying), but it is worth a splurge for a special occasion.