Toasting marshmallows, telling ghost stories around the campfire, sleeping under the stars: these are the idyllic moments of camping. Now add a luxurious queen-size bed, a state-of-the-art telescope, strawberries and Champagne, and rooftop views of New York City, for a whole new urban glamping experience…. Isn’t it just woow…?
Several hotels in New York are giving guests the option of sleeping outdoors with the added luxuries of five-star service according to the specialiists of Condé Nast Traveller.
AKA Central Park
At AKA Central Park, just up the road from its namesake and the superb shops of 5th Avenue, guests can cosy up on a queen-size bed in front of a wood-burning fire on the private terrace of a penthouse suite. At 17 storeys high, the wraparound terrace offers 360 degree views of the city; or guests can look skywards and stargaze with a provided telescope, while dining on strawberries, Jacques Torres s’mores (a kind of marshmallow and chocolate-biscuit sandwich), cheeses and Champagne.
An e-reader loaded with campfire stories, plus a selection of classic black-and white horror movies, will also be available to spice up the night.
Hyatt 48 Lex
In Midtown Manhattan, the Hyatt 48 Lex has outfitted its studio and penthouse suites with top-of-the-line airbeds, complete with quality linens, pillows, extra blankets, and a canvas backpack of picnic essentials, including wine and antipasti.
The boutique hotel, Hyatt 48 Lex wants to give you the rare opportunity to sleep under the skyline this summer in New York City on one of eight terrace accommodations. Move out to the patio for the night with custom bedding, lush pillows, extra blankets and an amazing view. Of course, rest assured, you can always sneak back into your indoor Hyatt Grand Bed should you decide
And at Affinia Gardens, in the Upper East Side, families looking to introduce their children to the concept of camping can book an à la carte terrace menu when staying in a first-floor private garden terrace suite, which includes tents and flashlights, a s’more-making kit, and picnic lunch or breakfast.
‘Camping under the stars’ at AKA Central Park (00 1 646 744 3100;www.stayaka.com) starts from £1,999 per night in a penthouse suite, and includes breakfast for two. The Hyatt 48 Lex (00 1 212 838 1234;www.48lex.hyatt.com) ‘Glamping’ package starts from $509 per night in a terrace studio, or $1,689 in a penthouse suite. The ‘A la carte terrace menu’ at Affinia Gardens New York (00 1 866 246 2203; www.affinia.com), in a first-floor private garden terrace suite starts from $309, and is available all year round.
Via Condé Nast Traveller.
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