Marc Smith -- Oyster Locals Reporter
I'm an Atlanta native who's been living in Manhattan for five delicious years. A chef, guitarist, athlete, photographer and more, I tend to lead a pretty busy life. I run a catering company for small private events on the side, but I'm a CPA by day. As often as I can, I travel the world looking for the best food experiences out there. I'm here to share the best New York has to offer, just as I do with friends and family.
- Places lived: Georgia, Israel, Boston, and New York City
- Education: BBA and MAcc (Master's of Accountancy) from the University of Georgia
- Destination expert for: New York City
- Favorite Oyster hotel: The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown
- Always in my suitcase: I make sure that I always bring a towel and sriracha sauce.
- My posts on Oyster Locals
My Favorite Hotels
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The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown
- Pearls: Rating: 4.5 Pearls
- Location: Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
- Price: $580/night
Forget gilded mirrors. The 86-room Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, housed in an historic industrial building, has the original brick and steel beams and a cozy slate fireplace in the lobby. But its aesthetic allure drops off from there. Service is excellent and its central Georgetown location is superb, but rooms are dull and the gym is disappointingly small.
