Gregory B. -- Oyster Reporter
Gregory grew up in a town outside of Rochester, N.Y, along the Erie Canal. He likes to read and write fiction, humor and book reviews, and is fond of early jazz and collegiate woolen neckties. He rescued his cat, Franklin, from an East Harlem shelter, where he was scheduled to be put to death. The cat's crimes are not known.
- Hotels Reviewed: 16
- Hometown: Pittsford, N.Y.
- Places Lived: New York; Ithaca, N.Y.
- Education: B.A. in English and creative writing, Colgate University; M.A. in journalism, Columbia University
- Prior Experience: The New York Times (City Section and Book Review), Los Angeles Times, Columbia Journalism Review, The Forward, McSweeney's, Saveur magazine.
- My Favorite Hotel: Library Hotel: It's classy, quirky and close to the real New York Public library.
My Favorite Hotels
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Library Hotel
- Pearls: Rating: 3.5 Pearls
- Location: Midtown East, Manhattan
- Price: $440/night
A homey, 60-room, literary-themed boutique, located down the block from New York's famous Public Library, and among Midtown East's corporate skyscrapers. It's one of New York's best values, mostly because of the perks: an upscale bistro on the ground floor, a lively bar on the penthouse floor, free Wi-Fi, free gym passes, and free daily pastries, wine, and cheese.
