A Guestroom at Distrikt Hotel

The Distrikt Hotel, a newly constructed boutique hotel in New York City, is offering a “Lullaby of Broadway” hotel package from now through March 31, 2011.  Experience the world-famous excitement of Broadway, by staying in Midtown Manhattan and seeing some of Broadway’s hits.  The Distrikt is just a short walk from Broadway, so it’s great location for your Broadway adventure!

The package, which starts at $499 per person (excluding tax), offers a choice of two shows from a selection of more than thirty musicals and plays both on or off Broadway.  If your stay includes a matinee day, you may also choose to add a third show to your package.  Guests also receive a souvenir Broadway basket to take home.  This package is a great way to immerse yourself in the Broadway experience.

The Distrikt Hotel, named for Manhattan’s diverse districts (Distrikt is Dutch for district), is a 32-story hotel from Choice Hotels.  Priding themselves on superior service and amenities, Distrikt offers turndown service, overnight shoeshine, luxury bath products, complimentary internet access, Frette robes, Frette bath and bed linens, and an iHome docking station for your iPod/iPhone.  Rooms are outfitted with airport grade windows, so the loud sounds of Manhattan won’t interrupt your sleep.

Distrikt Hotel
342 W40th Street
New York, NY 10018
212 706 6100

Photo credit: The Distrikt Hotel

The Exterior of the Langham Hotel Boston

The Langham Hotel Boston, located in the financial district of Boston, is offering a variety of packages for the holiday season.  If you are planning to visit Boston, the Langham is a great option because it’s located near the financial district, the Boston Harbor waterfront, and Faneuil Hall.

Let it Snow, Let it Snow Package

Want to vacation in Boston?  With the Let it Snow, Let it Snow package, you save more money the more nights you save.  They are offering a discount of 15% on two nights, 20% on three nights, 25% on four nights, and 29% on seven nights or more.  Enjoy the comfy blissful beds and the indoor pool, saunas, whirlpool, and fitness center.  This package is valid through March 31, 2011.

Winter Wonderland of Chocolate Package

For one month, the famous Langham Chocolate Bar (a buffet filled with hundreds of chocolate treats) features Santa Claus as well as holiday carolers.  With this package, you can enjoy an overnight stay, the Saturday Chocolate Buffet (for two), valet parking, and access to the fitness facilities (which you will need after indulging in the all-you-can-eat chocolate bar!).

The Langham Hotel Boston offers 318 guestrooms and suites, some of which overlook Post Office Square in the Boston Financial District.  You’ll enjoy luxurious linens, internet access, and much more!

The Langham Hotel Boston
250 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
1(617) 451 1900

Photo credit: The Langham Hotel

You can be one of the million people brave enough to be in Times Square watching the ball drop on New Year’s Eve, or you can be one of the 100 million who’ll be watching it on tv, safely parked in your couch.

Or… you could be one of the few smart ones who’ll be in Times Square and watch the ball drop live and in person, but from a comfortable viewing perch up in a hotel.

New Year's Eve in Times Square, New York

These are the few hotels in Times Square that have a clear view of the ball, and some that are even going out of their way with NYE packages and specials.

Crowne Plaza Times Square: NYE package for 2 includes a luxurious room, a bottle of champagne, party favors, free welcome amenity and 2 spots in a special viewing area to watch the Times Square Ball Drop live.

Renaissance New York: Distance from ball drop – 0 miles. Hard to beat that. They don’t have an NYE package per se, but the rooms that do have a ball drop view (may not be available) are worth a lot more than any package deal.

Casablanca Hotel: Package includes a champagne toast on the roof to watch the extravaganza unfold below. Also includes a bottle of Italian wine, free breakfast buffet, and a dinner party (with open bar) for 2 on Dec 31 at the hotel’s restaurant and a wine and cheese reception before that.

DoubleTree Guest Suites: Package includes suite plus overnight parking, breakfast and a bottle of champagne delivered on Dec 31. Two day minimum stay (Dec 30-31) required.

Marriott Marquis Times Square: Hard to talk about Times Square and New Year’s Eve celebrations without mentioning this hotel, since they do have a view of the ball drop and their NYE party is one of the hottest tickets in town. For more details, call 212-704-8747.

Hampton Inn Manhattan (Times Square North): One of the closest hotels to the ball drop. They don’t have an NYE package, but if there’s a possibility for scoring a relatively cheap room in Times Square for New Year’s eve, then it has got to be at this hotel.

Photo credit – Countdown Entertainment, LLC (courtesy Times Square Alliance)

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Fairfield Inn and Suites Baltimore Inner Harbor

I recently spent about 48 hours in Baltimore for a whirlwind tour of the city’s historic sites.  My home-away-from-home for the trip was the Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott – Baltimore Inner Harbor.  Despite its incredibly long and complicated name, this hotel is one I’d recommend for families, couples and business travelers headed to Baltimore.  What makes the Fairfield so great?

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