Escape To The Mark Hotel And Experience The Timeless Charm Of The Upper East Side
The Mark – truly one of a kind, XOXO Upper East Side chicness
If you are familiar with the Met Gala, surely you’ll be familiar with The Mark Hotel’s traditional red carpet. In-fact, the five star hotel closes its doors to the public during the Met Gala week frenzy to cater for the world’s most famous VIP’s –including Gigi & Bella Hadid, Donatella Versace, Zendaya, Kim Kardashian and their entourages to prep for the most important night in fashion. Yet without the Met gala frenzy – The Mark remains one of the most charming, independent boutique hotels worldwide.
The Mark is one of one – an independent, there are no other Mark’s worldwide. Sixteen stories high offering 106 rooms, extremely generous in size for NYC standards, 46 suites, and 1 extraordinary penthouse suite. Size wise, The Mark is considered a large hotel – yet upon entering has a boutique feel with old-school New York charm with touches of art deco modernism throughout. Most striking of all is the hotel lobby – black and white, graphic striped marble flooring, with art deco furniture and huge floral arrangements to adorn your welcome daily.
The Marks penthouse overlooking Central Park and the city scape – yours for $75k a night, boasts a breath-taking rooftop terrace view and is labelled as the best terrace in the city. Known to throw the most elaborate Met after-parties, the penthouse is the largest in North America at over 12,000 square feet and 2500 square feet of rooftop terrace.
Nestled on the Upper East Side at 77ᵗʰ Street, just steps from Madison Avenue and the iconic Hermès flagship store, The Mark offers the ultimate destination for retail therapy. Its prime location near Central Park makes it ideal for both shopping and relaxation. You’ll find an Assouline bookstore right by the hotel entrance, a lively spot frequented by fashion elites. Plus, a daily hot dog stand adds a fun touch for kids and families!
If you can’t make a stay at The Mark, then dining at The Mark Hotel by Jean-Georges Vongerichten is second best. Known to be the hottest lunch table to be at with your family, friends and even your fur babies who can enjoy the special fine dining dog menu. In addition The Mark hotel is known to be one of the most dog-friendly hotels in New York, ensuring you can bring the whole family along on your travels.
Caviar Kaspia, another of The Mark’s fine dining offerings, offers an in-house caviar store, popular with the Upper East Side locals. Known for its luxurious dining experience and offering extensive caviar selections, it is the perfect dinner date, with its plush interiors and dimly lit atmosphere.
Finally, The Mark Concierge offer a friendly 5 star service, for anyone, and even (my) demanding stylists needs, taking care of the numerous packages and call-in’s from brands that are never ending during fashion week. Don’t forget to take home a souvenir from the The Mark gift store, ranging from RTW to home and travel accessories – I recommend the trinket tray which is currently sitting pretty on my dresser, a daily reminder of my sejours at The Mark…..
Images Supplied by The Mark Hotel.