Articles Mentioning New York City Hotels

Party Like Celebs at These Seven Hotels

Looking for a club to party at this weekend? (Let’s be honest, you’ll probably need to blow off some steam after all the family bonding.) Well, some of the best, most star-studded spots ever are in swanky hotels around the globe — so you can even book a room if you really need some space!…

Happy Thanksgiving! Turkey Day Links We Love

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Oyster.com!! In keeping with the holiday spirit, we’re sharing some Thanksgiving-themed links we love… The best spots for watching the Thanksgiving Day Parade (aside from your couch) >> 15 things you didn’t know about the parade >> Where to work off those extra turkey/stuffing/pumpkin pie pounds >> Andrew…

Eight Standard Rooms That Are Anything BUT Standard

This story originally appeared on Yahoo! Travel. There’s a reason standard rooms are called “standard.” They often follow a pretty basic, cookie-cutter formula of providing simple, comfortable accommodations that are on the cheaper end of a hotel’s offerings. Guests booking these rooms get all the standard amenities — often free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges —…

World’s Top Hotel Bartenders Spill Their Secret Recipes

We just got a little schooling from the world’s hottest bartenders and our heads are spinning (and not just from the booze). It’s clear these mixologists know how to shake and rattle, and at times it was hard to keep up! But nevertheless, we couldn’t wait for them to reveal their secrets — so we…

Hotel Face-Off: W Vs. Andaz

If you’ve ever struggled choosing between two great hotels, we feel ya — we’ve been there! In order to end all indecisiveness, we’ve developed our new hotel face-off series, where we compare similar hotels in similar locations, but ultimately give you our “Oyster Pick” — the true winner. Think of it as your well-traveled best…

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Nine Hotels on the Route

If you’ve ever been, you know that seeing the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York is an entirely different experience than watching it on TV. A palpable energy pulses through the air and the massive balloons and intricate floats are even more incredible in person. The only problem…who really wants to stand outside for…

Judging by the Cover: The 10 Best Hotel Facades

We’re taught as children not to judge a book by its cover, but does that principle apply to hotels? After all, when it comes to a spot that you’ve likely spent a good amount of money on, the first impression can make a big difference — and can be a pretty accurate indicator of what…

Six Hotel Gift Shops You Must Visit

Forget logo branded t-shirts and shot glasses. These hotel gift shops forgo stocking their shelves with those usual tchotchkes in favor of products that raise their retail status as high as the penthouse suite! The six shops that make our list make it so you don’t even have to leave the hotel to score some…