NYC Travel Guide

Central Park view of Manhattan skyline in NYC.

Lost in the magic of NYC:

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I often reminisce about it as my first love. Even after exploring the world, that initial awe persists with each return to the city. On my recent stay at Central Park, waking up to its view was a dream. The Park Lane Hotel, nestled between The Ritz and The Plaza, provided a fabulous experience with its prime location and stunning decor. Darling, the rooftop at Park Lane, offers breathtaking views of Central Park and Manhattan-accessible to all, not just hotel guests.

I made time during this trip to enjoy Central Park, appreciating nature and the Manhattan skyline. Amidst the greenery, catch jazz bands playing, and if you’re lucky, a talented singer beneath Bethesda Terrace. Make time for this oasis in the bustling city.

Check out my NYC guides below for hotel, restaurant, sightseeing, favorite NYC experiences, cocktail and jazz music recommendations.

Panoramic central park views at Park Lane Hotel. Nestled in between some of NYC's most famous hotels on Billionaire's row. — Are you dreaming of waking up
with a panoramic
Central Park view?

Hotel with Central Park Views:

If you’re searching for a hotel with Central Park Views, then you must check out Park Lane. This fabulous boutique hotel is nestled in between some of NYC’s most famous hotels on Billionaire’s row. From the newly renovated interior, artistic park-themed rooms, and stunning views of Central Park that can be seen from the ground floor to the rooftop; Park Lane was full of enchanting moments.

I have linked additional hotels in different areas of Manhattan, in the guide below.

Book a room at Park Lane and wake up to an enchanting view of Central Park!

Best Hotels:

$$ Central Park Hotels Park Lane JW Marriott Essex House New York Le Meridien New York, Central Park Thompson Central Park New York - part of Hyatt 1-Hotel Central Park

$$$ Central Park Hotels The Plaza The Ritz-Carlton New York, CentralPark The Pierre A Taj Hotel New York Mandarin Oriental New York Park Hyatt New York Trump International Hotel & Tower New York

$$ Midtown Hotels The New York Edition The Times Square Edition Pendry Manhattan West The Knickerbocker Hotel

$$$ Midtown The St. Regis New York The Peninsula New York The Whitby Hotel

$$ Lower Manhattan The Dominick The Mercer Hotel Conrad New York Downtown

$$$ Lower Manhattan The Bowery Hotel Crosby Street Hotel Casa Cipriani New York The Greenwich Hotel

Brooklyn Bridge:

If you’ve had the chance to travel to NYC, you’ve likely walked across the Brooklyn Bridge while dodging numerous tourists. But have you experienced the Brooklyn Bridge at sunrise? Sunrise is the best time to see Brooklyn Bridge with limited people. After walking across the Brooklyn Bridge, I grabbed a coffee at Vineapple in Brooklyn. Vineapple is a lovely cafe, which also offers local beer, wine and jazz music in the evenings.

The most exciting, challenging and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself. And if you find someone to love the you you love, well, that’s just fabulous.” -Carrie Bradshaw

For My SATC Girlies!

My favorite stoop in all of NYC! If you’re also a SATC fan, you have to check out this Sex and the City Tour in New York! I did this tour during one of my previous NYC trips and it’s still one of my favorite NYC experiences! If SATC is not for you, check out these NYC Movie Tours.

I’ve linked additional NYC tours and experiences in the guide below.