Ville Magazine l Insider Access for City Lifestyle Nov/Dec / Holiday Issue 2016 | Page 53

Holiday Havens
THE PLAZA

photo Christmas Tree at the Plaza l 768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019 l www.theplazany.com

If you are looking for luxurious holiday displays, The Plaza is where you
need to stay. This historic hotel is exorbitant, starting at about a grand
per night, but well worth it. The Plaza opened in 1907 on Fifth Avenue
and Central Park South. Kings, politicians, celebrities, musicians, and
legends have stayed here; movies and books have featured it, and even
Santa has a workshop location here. The hotel’s Christmas tree draws
a crowd every year. The Palm Court is packed with guests enjoying the
special holiday tea offering. The Todd English Food Hall offers a seasonal
three-course meal that includes a VIP photo package with Santa himself.

NYLO HOTEL

2178 Broadway (at 77th Street), New York, NY 10024 l www.nylo-nyc.com

If lavish holiday décor isn’t a requirement and you’re looking for
something that doesn’t break the bank, then NYLO is a great pick
starting at $259 a night. Located on the Upper West Side, it’s only a few
blocks from holiday central that includes Times Square, Lincoln Center,
Central Park, and two blocks from the nearest subway station if you
want to venture farther. For those who want to bring four-legged family
members, NYLO is very pet-friendly. Your dogs can stay with you in your
room and join you at the lobby bar. Make sure to ask for a copy of the
dog-friendly park map and inquire about the pet holiday package with
stocking stuffers for your pooch.

Season Secrets
YO BROOKLYN!

photo Dyker Heights l Marco Bicci / Shutterstock.com

Brooklyn is just as exciting as Manhattan with its rising
number of transplants. But it hasn’t lost the holiday tradition
of the spectacular light displays in the neighborhood of Dyker
Heights. The displays are so big and so bright you might need
to bring sunglasses. While you’re there, stop by DUMBO
neighborhood to ride on the majestic merry-go-round, Jane’s
Carousel, and sneak a peek at its view of the snowy skyline.

ALTERNATIVE AWES
If you are dying to go ice skating in New York, Rockefeller isn’t
your only option. The rink can be overcrowded, and the cost
can be overpriced. Skate on down to Wollman Rink in Central
Park, and you can cut the ice in a bigger rink at half the cost.
From Central Park head to Grand Central Terminal to whisper.
The Whispering Gallery is an unmarked archway in front of
the Oyster Bar & Restaurant that “carries” a conversation
from one end to the other when two people stand at the
arches and whisper. The sound comes down the arch and
sounds like a normal conversation.
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