virgin Hotels New York City

The Location: With views across the iconic New York skyline, this shiny new-build property has an enviable central location on 29th Street and Broadway in the up-and-coming NoMad neighbourhood, right in the heart of Manhattan. Guests are within walking distance of the Big Apple’s hottest attractions including Madison Square Park and the Empire State Building.

The Welcome: Inside, guests are met with beaming smiles from reception staff who offer personal recommendations alongside a swift check-in. Guests are also welcomed with a ‘Where’s Wally’ style mural where Richard Branson is hidden amongst a scene depicting the Virgin story.

The Rooms: With 460 Chambers, Suites and Penthouses across 39 floors, Virgin Hotels New York City is the most exciting addition to the New York skyline. All of the Chambers feature floor-to-ceiling windows, with certain rooms offering unparalleled views of the Empire State Building, the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop, and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The Chambers all feature Virgin Hotels’ signature layout with two distinct spaces: The Dressing Room, with a full vanity desk, a closet for two, and an extra-large shower with a bench; and The Lounge, with convenient amenities including Virgin Hotels’ patented lounge bed, coffee machine, a SMEG mini-fridge stocked with street-priced goodies, a smart TV, yoga mat and more.

Restaurants & Bars: The property offers multiple dining options: Everdene is a buzzing dining and drinking venue, with sweeping views of the Big Apple. It occupies the entire third floor of the hotel and offers seasonally driven dishes, shareable plates, and speciality cocktails that attract both guests and locals alike. The fourth floor will be home to the hotel’s signature, fine dining restaurant concept, featuring immersive culinary experiences inspired by Italian and Latin cuisine, due to open in the coming months. Meanwhile, The Pool Club, located 60 feet above Broadway, attracts a cool crowd looking for good music, great food and drinks and a touch of Americana glamour.

Key Facilities: The ‘library’ coffee shop offers barista-style coffee and pastries, a well-stocked library and remote working facilities, guests can also choose to take part in an outdoor yoga class in The Conservatory, attend an art show in the Lounge or take a dip in the heated swimming pool against the backdrop of the Empire State Building. There’s also a 24/7 gym and fitness centre and a number of event spaces. •

The property is perfect for couples or groups looking for a hotel that is just as exciting as its famous city surroundings. Guests can take part in the hotel’s signature events such as a Queen Supreme Brunch Cabaret or Live Jazz sessions whilst being in the heart of one of the most exciting cities. The details: A stay at Virgin Hotels New York City is priced from $213 and is available to book through Preferred Hotels & Resorts. It is the brand’s sixth in the U.S. and the eighth in the global portfolio. virginhotels.com/ preferredhotels.com