The Peninsula- 2

This is one luxury hotel that sweeps you off your feet, literally, from the moment you take in its glittering exterior on the confluence of the 55th Street and Fifth Avenue, next to the throbbing New York business district. The Peninsula New York saw light of day way back in 1905 and represents one of the hoary landmarks of the city. This New York luxury hotel is sprinkled with graceful retro elements, all reminiscent of the Beaux Arts architectural form.

Here you will see the old blend with the new in a seamless artistic fluid movement with absolutely no jarring jerks anywhere. Soaring above the teeming cityscape in all its 23-story glory, it houses as many as 185 guest rooms and 54 luxury-steeped suites, all of them voluminous and beautifully appointed.

After having checked in, do yourself a favor and check out the luxury spa at the Peninsula. Even by the highest standards it is absolutely huge at 35,000 square feet and has as many twelve treatment rooms luxuriously spread out over three floors. The thermal suites come attached with steam rooms steeped in aromatherapy, ice fountains, saunas and the works.

After a lush sauna bath if you wish to relax with an afternoon cup of tea, you may like to try the Gotham Lounge. If you want something even more stimulating you might like to relax, cocktail in hand, at the or The Pen Top Bar and Terrace while taking in breathtaking views of this extraordinary, bustling city.

And if you choose to relax inside your room, rest assured you will not be bored, not with the cable TV, high speed internet and the news daily. Mini bars are available in your well-appointed room. There is also a Silver Spoon service that includes backstage entry to Broadway shows.

The Peninsula certainly deserves a hi-five!