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The Wallace, New York B A C K G R O U N D The Wallace opened late in 2021, and feels like a sanctuary in a fast-paced city. Set in a glorious tree-lined street, the 1930s building is quintessentially New York. W H E R E I S I T ? Located in the gorgeous Upper West Side of Manhattan, the hotel is just a few minutes’ walk from Central Park, the Hudson River and Riverside Park, as well as just four blocks from the subway which is one stop, or three minutes, to Times Square. Situated just off Broadway, there are a plethora of shops and dining destinations nearby, as well as some of the city’s best museums and theatres. It has a very residential feel to the neighbourhood. W H A T ’ S I T L I K E ? The hotel feels extremely cosy and homely, while luxurious and very charming. It has the sense of a luxury apartment complex with all the convenience of a hotel. R O O M S There are 124 rooms including 50
suites at The Wallace, though you’d never feel it. Each is designed along a similar theme – modern and stylish, yet homely. Each has unique pieces of art as well as different rugs and throws to set them apart. Five rooms have terraces for those in the know – and this is not advertised on the website for the hotel which already has a range of 14 room categories. If you’re a bath fan, only six rooms have tubs, so request one if that’s what you want. I stayed in the Deluxe Queen One Bedroom suite which felt like an apartment – spread over 54
sqm – with a small kitchenette and large living room which is great to host friends or colleagues, and has a huge Art Deco style bathroom with a walk-in shower too. In-room technology included touch-button customisable lighting and shade control, USB sockets in the bedside clock, and two huge flatscreen TVs. Even the most basic room, the Superior Queen, is large with the same hardwood floors, a fridge, a beautiful bathroom and work desk. For families, 21 rooms have two queen beds – the One Bedroom Double Queen suites.
The neighbourhood has a very residential feel to it
BEST FOR Location. While the hotel is fairly centrally located, it is still far enough from the more chaotic part of town to offer a sense of respite from the city
DON’T MISS A 15-20 minute stroll to the stunning Central Park’s Belvedere Castle offers incredible views across the city from the park’s highest point.
PRICE Internet rates for a weeknight in December for a Deluxe Queen One Bedroom suite begin at US$890
CONTACT 242 W 76th Street, New York, NY 10023; +1 212-362-1006; thewallace.com
F O O D A N D D R I N K The hotel will soon open its cocktail bar and lounge bar on the ground floor, which will operate from 4pm for drinks and light bites. There is no restaurant in the hotel, which some may find inconvenient. But there are plenty of places around the area to explore a wide range of cuisines and coffee shops, and there are tea and coffee-making facilities in the room too. B U S I N E S S A new functions space is opening in the coming months to allow for conferences and business events. The wifi is very fast and reliable which makes working at the hotel easy too. L E I S U R E Despite being a small property, there is still a very functional gym in the hotel, which is well-equipped and clearly designed by someone who uses a gym.
V E R D I C T This is an urban sanctuary and I would absolutely recommend anyone going to the city to stay here. The staff are incredibly warm and helpful. Melanie Swan
DECEMBER 2022
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