We’ve stayed at some great hotels and some not so great hotels. This was one of the great ones.
Booking was painless and the final bill was 3 cents more than the quote we got a year previously. We didn’t quibble! It’s not cheap, but nowhere in NYC is. The staff were great - all the advice they offered was spot on. And they all could not have been more helpful. A cab to the airport? A local diner? Can we store your luggage? An early check in? If only all hotels were like this. They’re a great team who actually seemed to like working together, and take pride in looking after people. Hats off guys. I could send you plenty of staff from other hotels for you to teach!
The SN is perfectly situated on 5th Avenue right on the south end of Central Park and opposite the Plaza. Everywhere we wanted to be was half an hours stroll - apart Yankee Stadium for a night game which included an authentic subway experience! It made for a very relaxing and enjoyable 5 days, even in a heatwave.
We loved New York, and the New Yorkers we met were 100% lovely people. I mean REALLY really friendly and helpful. Such a surprise. And we felt completely safe. No question we’ll be back.
One tip - go to the New York Public Library. It doesn’t feature much in the guide books and it’s definitely not one of the show attractions, but in their exhibition in the first 5 minutes there was the 1776 US Bill of Rights signed by John Adams, a Guttenberg Bible printed in 1455 (OMG), a Shakespeare First Folio printed in 1570, and the original Winnie the Pooh bear (which happened to be the twin of my own childhood bear which sits in my study). We were blown away………and that many a day.
It was an epic trip. Thanks for everything NYC and the Sherry Netherland. Until the next time.
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