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We are glad to report that some much-needed renovations have befallen one of Manhattan's most iconic (though not iconic like Waldorf Astoria or The Plaza iconic) old-school hotels. DoubleTree Metropolitan, located on E 51st and Lexington Ave, has always struck us as a whacky spaceship hotel from the 1960s?and indeed, its unique Art Deco exterior, designed by famed architect Morris Lapidus in 1961, continues to be part of the hotel's charm.
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Hilton HHonors revised the list of elite benefits for Hilton, Doubletree, Conrad and Waldorf Astoria hotel stays. For Diamond members it appears to be an upgrade. Hilton HHonors Gold elites are less assured the changes are an enhanc... Read Post

Two years ago, we showed you all, in excruciating detail, just why the Milford Plaza Hotel was in need of a renovation. Well, here we are in 2013, and the hotel's 1,300 rooms are looking waaay better (thanks to a $140 million renova... Read Post

The lobby of the Waldorf=Astoria did not look like this the other night. While the upscale Plaza Hotel might still be embarrassed about Charlie Sheen's meltdown last October, they really have nothing to worry about compared to the f... Read Post