New York nights
JFK and the Manhattan nights around it: hotels we booked, cabins that landed us there, and the days we treated New York as the trip instead of the connection.
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Thompson Central Park sits at one of the best addresses in Manhattan, with a well-designed Studio Suite, polished amenities, and a casual luxury aesthetic that works on paper. Service inconsistencies, however, keep it a step behind where the price point suggests it should be.
Hotel 50 Bowery isn’t your typical Manhattan Hyatt. No grand lobby, no sprawling restaurant — just sharp Chinatown-inspired design, warm service, and a location that puts you in the middle of one of the city’s most interesting neighborhoods. We stayed one night, woke up to snowfall over the Manhattan Bridge, and left wondering why more people aren’t booking this property.
Andaz 5th Avenue delivers a spacious, well-designed suite in one of Midtown Manhattan’s best locations. The hard product holds up, but inconsistent service across check-in and breakfast keeps it from being a standout stay.
Japanese airlines are legendary for their flagship hardware and hospitality. We finally scored the new A350-1000 Business Class for a 13-hour journey from Tokyo (HND) to New York (JFK). While the architectural suite and Michelin-star dining lived up to the massive expectations, the more reserved service left our experience feeling a bit more nuanced. Here is our unfiltered breakdown of the new JAL flagship.
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