This is to say nothing of the Met Gala after-party. After 20 spectacular years at the Hilton Portland Downtown, the Champagne Ball has leveled up and moved to the Portland Art Museum for the 30th edition. On December 30 and 31 at 9pm, check out the legendary Ural Thomas and his band, The Pain, as they rock out to ring in the new year. The glittering Christmas Tree in the lobby is adorned with crystal ornaments, including gingerbread men, rocking horses, nutcrackers, stars, and candy canes, as well as The Mark hotel façade reimagined in gingerbread style. Perhaps the most well-known luxury hotel in New York City — The Plaza America's April 15th tax deadline is fast approaching and those lucky enough to get a big fat check from Uncle Sam may be anxious to spend their wad. Whether she's outdoorsy, artsy or just downright…. Meeting spaces are available for business functions and private events (up to 14 people). Ring in the new year with GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, musician and producer Brandi Carlile at Moda Center Saturday, December 31. Nice pool with a swim up bar and the happy hour in the bar was quite nice. This event has passed. Some blackout dates may apply. With that information in mind, we move on to the emotional description of the event: PURE TROPICAL SLEIGH LOVE BLISS. Take the Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges (yes, that Jean-Georges) as an example. When you choose VIP Nightlife to plan a night out; you don't have to know anything about the InterContinental Mark Hopkins to have the time of your life.
Inquiring at reception—our room was ready in spite of a somewhat early arrival—we were told it was Jurassic Flower, created specifically for The Mark by Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle. Engelbert says, "The Mark is a New York City icon, and we are so pleased to bring Swarovski's vision of holiday joy and wonder to this prestigious hotel. The cocktails are thoughtfully constructed, good-looking and delicious; the cucumber-mint gin martini made a particular impression. Read on for the biggest event Hey Love has ever thrown, and a chance to see living legend Ural Thomas (& the Pain) bring the noise at Doug Fir Lounge. We have highly trained Bay Area Nightlife pros standing by and ready to help you, 24/7. 2 Seatings – 6pm & 9pm. On New Year's Eve, guests will have a choice of two seatings with The Early Bird (5pm – 6:30pm) showcasing Coucou Classics in four courses such as Quenelle de Brochet, Vol-au-vent Tradition, and Canette a l'Orange ($195) and the Reveillon (8pm – 9:30pm) offering five decadent courses enhanced with lobster, foie gras and truffles, party gifts, and a champagne toast at midnight ($495). Sophisticated and comfortable rooms overlook beautiful 77th Street, Madison Avenue or the quiet courtyard. You won't be sitting this one out! You'll be treated to a variety of light hors d'oeuvres and a Champagne toast after counting down to midnight while coasting by Portland's skyline on the Willamette River.
The living room had a kind of just right, Goldilocks quality—intimate enough for two, but big enough to entertain six of our best friends on the spur of the moment, for which a nicely chilled bottle of Taittinger—a gift from The Mark—came in handy. Nearly 900 square feet, it was laid out and furnished in a way that felt less luxury hotel, more Upper East Side pied-à-terre of your dreams. Fodor's Choice: Best Luxury Hotels in NYC. After the show, you can visit Gaia Nomaya's restaurant for healthy food and juices. We invite you to discover Le Negresco's boutique, Jeanne. Built on the roof, a private skating rink allows families to skate and sip hot chocolates under the New York stars. They can also arrange an ultra-luxe picnic in Central Park, replete with Champagne on ice, a deluxe picnic basket packed with scrumptious salads, sandwiches, chips, and cookies, The Mark-themed, black-and-white-striped easy chairs, a great big umbrella, and a bocce set. With drinks and dining from the world-renowned Katsuya, you'll have everything you need to enjoy Miami's sunshine at this oceanfront locale. With an unprecedented array of amenities, The Mark offers around-the-clock room service, picnics in Central Park, 24/7 shopping at Bergdorf Goodman, John Lobb Shoe Shine, access to The Mark Sailboat, Pedicabs, Bikes, and more.
Their opening band, Hillstomp, sounds like a boom box blasting from a shopping cart, which is exactly how we plan to start our next year on planet Earth! Even the toiletries bear the idiosyncratic mark of The Mark: their little bottles decorated with illustrations by the French artist Jean-Philippe Delhomme, whose clever line drawings and paintings grace everything from the stationery on the writing desk to the plates in the kitchen. Located in the legendary David Geffen Hall among Lincoln Center's renowned performing arts venues, the newly opened Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi offers an exciting selection of Afro-Caribbean cuisine. • The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges. An intimate space off the hotel's lobby, its decor is sort of retro-futuristic, with a playful mood set by the cozy, cowhide-patterned couches and chairs that hug the perimeter. Menu items will include latkes and caviar with purple sweet potato, golden osetra caviar, creme fraiche and chives; seared tuna au poivre temaki with green peppercorn and onion; vegan kabocha croquette temaki with pickled jalapeno and dried cranberry; plus plant-based coconut cardamom panna cotta with passionfruit sauce, ichimi and waffle crumble. Holidays at Jupiter Hotel are unparalleled. The party will continue until 2 a. m. Murray Hill bar Tara Rose is hosting a small New Year's Eve celebration, replete with an open bar from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. Let Zocha Group book your New Years Eve experience.
The first class surroundings of The Grand Mark Hotel, a seven course menu created to perfection by Chef Ondrej Korab, live jazz band, fireworks in the courtyard garden and absolute luxury for the last night of 2016. Bid adieu to 2016 at The Mark – receive Champagne and signature chocolate truffles upon arrival, and a breakfast in bed wake up call by Jean-Georges on New Year's Day. Guests can also indulge with the onsite Frederic Fekkai Salon, personal training by Dan Flores, complimentary shoe shine by John Lobb and naturally, The Mark's swanky cocktail bar to ring in the holiday season on the right note. No other city in the U. S. does opulence, luxury (or high prices) quite like….
The bedroom was a similar blend of cozy and roomy—not supersized, but with plenty of space to move around the king bed. Republic Bikes to borrow with custom illustrated Central Park maps. Seafood, Imperial Gold Osetra caviar and Cristal champagne. The room service receptionist was attentive and thorough, and went over every dish, and every possible substitution, in detail to ensure that everything was just right. Package includes: breakfast in bed, juice by Jean-Georges, champagne and Jean-Georges truffles. • State-of-the-art Fitness Center (reserved for the clients of the hotel, 24 hours a day).