For such a highly anticipated hotel, there has yet to be much in print or otherwise confirming what everyone is hoping for, a truly wonderful new TriBeCa, NYC property. Luckily, The Sunday Times of The Times UK managed to get an early glimpse of the hotel which is set to open officially in May (but is already on soft open). Here’s what we learned from the review…

If you had to pick three words to describe The Greenwich Hotel, they might be detailed, classic comfort, authentic. Ok, that’s four words but this hotel is truly a compilation of hand-craftedness, from the walls down to the books. Rustic American Oak beams, rich blues and greens and non-flashy comfort mix with hand-cut tiles, Italian accents, and carefully selected accessories. Clearly rich in thought and décor, the property does not shout for attention but rather sets a tone of welcoming luxury. There’s no elaborate front desk check-in, rather it’s done privately in each guest’s room, and soundproofing keeps noise to a minimum.

In addition to its American and Italian sensibilities, there is also a strong Japanese presence particularly in the Spa which apparently won’t open until the summer. However, what The Times found most amazing, was the one space most guests will not see, the Penthouse Suite. A 2-bedroom space on the top floor (8th floor), the suite features rooftop garden and hot tub, glass ceiling dining room, and of course amazing views. However, the views are one thing most guests will have access too, and many will be lucky enough to get a balcony as well. The Times suggested rooms 401 or 402 for this at no extra charge.

While The Greenwich has yet to be put to the test of guests and most reviewers, they have employed an A-list roster of hotel management, which in addition to the carefully though out design and décor lends itself to success, or at least the strongest possibility of it.

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By Sarah Ziering for Perfect Escapes

Welcome to the latest edition of the “Three + Three” in which the Perfect Escapes Suite Life Blog brings you three great deals in three top destinations around the country. Published twice monthly, you can also get your 3 deals delivered directly to you by subscribing to our RSS feed.

This week we bring you a diverse set of offers from three top destinations. Get your Third Night Free at the Loews Regency Hotel in NYC, get More DC for Less at the Hotel Madera, and enjoy a Spa in the City package at the Parc 55 Hotel in San Francisco. Whatever you choose there are always exclusive Perfect Escapes perks, so pick your deal and your destination and make your escape!

Third Night Free ??? Loews Regency Hotel, NYC

Pursue your urban adventure — business, shopping, gallery-hopping — then home in stylish surroundings and personal, thoughtful service at the Loews Regency Hotel. Check in on any Thursday or Friday and receive your Third Night Free.

Plus, book this or any other Loews Regency stay through Perfect Escapes and receive complimentary room upgrade, early check-in and late check-out.*

More DC for Less ??? Hotel Madera, Washington D.C.

Few Washington DC luxury hotels can match Hotel Madera’s elegant atmosphere, sense of refinement, and service that anticipates your every need. Discover the decadent accoutrements of this eco-conscious hotel nestled in DuPont Circle. Book the More DC for Less offer and receive accommodations in an upgraded Deluxe Balcony room, complimentary valet parking, and guaranteed late check-out on weekends.

Also, book this or any other Hotel Madera stay and you’ll also receive special welcome gift, early check-in and complimentary room upgrade.*

Spa in the City — Parc 55 Hotel, San Francisco

Warmly appointed for business and leisure, the luxurious Parc 55 Hotel affords unparalleled access to “Everyone’s Favorite City??? with panoramic city views in every room. Book the Spa in the City offer, an exclusive for Perfect Escapes, and you???ll receive overnight accommodations plus a $120 gift certificate for Burke Williams Day Spa, in the upscale Westfield San Francisco Centre, two blocks from the hotel.

Plus, book this or any other Parc 55 stay with Perfect Escapes and you’ll receive daily breakfast for two in the hotel restaurant, room upgrade, early check-in and late check-out.*

Remember, these special offers are exclusive to Perfect Escapes. Find more luxury hotel deals at Perfect escapes and for each for each of this week’s featured destinations: NYC, Washington D.C., and San Francisco.

* Room upgrade and check-in/check-out amenities based on availability.

By Sarah Ziering for Perfect Escapes

With over 100 years of treasured memories, the legendary and historic, The Plaza, located New York reopens following a $400 million, two-year renovation. The renovation resulted in 282 sophisticated hotel rooms with touches like 24-karat gold-plated faucets, mosaic bathroom floors, iPod docks, flat-screens and one 24-hour, white-gloved butler per floor. The soft opening took place on March 1 with a grand opening set for May 10, 2008. Rooms are priced at $1000 per night. The Lobby Champagne bar is already in full swing and they plan to open 160,000 square feet of high-end retail space.

Not To Miss: Afternoon Tea, granted it is the city’s most expensive tea, which charges $60 per person, but it is well worth it. And if money is of no consequence, opt for the $100 Tea which includes lobster, black truffle, caviar and chocolate pot de creme. Yummy.

Mid-town Manhattan is getting a new luxury hotel. Slated to open summer 2008, the Vu Hotel (pronounced view) is none other than a Kimpton Hotel, promising to celebrate the hotels location with stunning city and Hudson River views. Located in a former 1930’s printing house on 11th Avenue and 48th Street, with 222 rooms within 16 stories offering high ceilings, stone tiled bathrooms, plasmas. The lounge will be located on the 15th floor complete with 2000 sf glass enclosed bar, hot tub and reflecting pool. Rooms start at $425

Though The Mayflower Hotel has no association with New York City’s infamous 1980s Madame of the same name, it will now be forever linked to a certain high profile New York john. This national landmark and historic hotel, often referred to as The White House Hotel, will remain noteworthy for its proximity to the Smithsonian, national monuments, and Suite 776 where in 1933 FDR composed his inaugural speech—the one with the timeless line we all know: “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” However, its aboveboard fame may soon be surpassed by its newfound infamy as the hotel is brought to its knees with requests for Room 871 where former New York governor Eliot Spitzer met the end of his career in politics and high-class call girl “Kristen” (Ashley Alexandra Dupre). And with The Mayflower’s special Escape to Romance package, everyone can afford to stay and play. But, thankfully, no laws need be broken, jobs lost, or reputations tarnished. All can accommodate a love of politics and sleep in infamy without the repercussions or fear of federal indictment. From just $229 per night. Tempted? You certainly aren’t alone.

Scandals of all sorts attract travelers to slumber at the scene of sordid and seedy acts the world over. That and people just like to spend the night where someone famous did the same. Here’s a list of 10 such hotels and their famous or infamous rooms.

1. Room 538 at the Sheraton Sands Key Resort, Florida: Jim Bakker was caught here after an illicit romp in 1980. The hotel now promotes the room on its web site.
2. Room 100 at the Chelsea Hotel, New York City: Sex Pistol bassist Sid Vicious murdered his girlfriend Nancy Spungen in this very room in 1978.
3. Presidential Suite at the Adlon Kempinski Hotel, Berlin: Everyone’s favorite eccentric, Michael Jackson, precariously dangled his bundle of joy from the balcony as the world watched in horror. The year was 2002.
4. Room 118, Cadogan Hotel, London: Way back in 1895 Victorian society was aghast when playwright Oscar Wilde was arrested here for “indecent acts.”
5. Fleming House, Golden Eye, Jamaica: It is here, in this lush and secluded setting, that Ian Fleming wrote all of the James Bond novels. Bond lovers can rent Fleming’s original three-bedroom house, perched on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean.
6. Room 702, Hilton Hotel, Amsterdam: John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s first weeklong “bed-in” for peace took place here in 1969.
7. Room 203, Hotel Mark Twain, San Francisco: In 1949, singer Billie Holiday was arrested in this room for possession of opium. The hotel has made its lobby something of a shrine to Holiday, featuring plaques, photos, and artwork of the legendary blues artist.
8. Room 217, Stanley Hotel, Colorado: This hotel/room inspired Stephen King to pen The Shining after a stay here with his family.
9. Kobe Room, The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera, Colorado: While hotel management simply wants the story to go away, it is still inundated with requests for the “Kobe Room” where basketball star Kobe Bryant allegedly raped a woman. Rather than cater to the requests, the hotel opted to renumber the rooms and won’t say where Bryant actually stayed.
10. Anna’s Room, The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Florida: After Anna Nicole Smith was found unconscious here in 2007 the hotel marked her room “out of inventory” until the story died down.

Sweet dreams and happy travels!

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By Marisa Williams for Perfect Escapes

Welcome to the latest edition of the “Three + Three” in which the Perfect Escapes Suite Life Blog brings you three great deals in three top destinations around the country. Published twice monthly, you can also get your 3 deals delivered directly to you by subscribing to our RSS feed.

This week’s 3 deals are exclusive Perfect Escapes offers that bring you the best deal in the most luxurious accommodations from New York City all the way across the States to Los Cabos, Mexico and San Francisco. As always, each deal comes with special amenities exclusively for Perfect Escapes guests. So pick your deal and your destination, and make your escape.

A Muse in Manhattan – The Muse New York

Inspired by its central Manhattan location, The Muse New York — like all Kimpton hotels — offers comfort with creativity, service with style, and logic with luxury. Book the A Muse in Manhattan exclusive offer and you’ll receive luxurious room accommodations as well as a bottle of champagne upon arrival.

Plus, book this or any other stay at The Muse with Perfect Escapes and receive a guaranteed upgrade to an Executive Room when you book a Deluxe Room and confirmed early check-in and late check-out.

Los Cabos Luxury – Casa Natalia, Los Cabos, Mexico

Experience the charm of Casa Natalia, a gracious, European-style boutique hotel — a serene oasis in the heart of historic San Jose del Cabo. Glass doors open onto your private terrace, where you can relax on your own personal hammock shaded by a canopy of bougainvillea and bamboo. Three waterfalls add their music, gently cascading into the heated swimming pool. With the Los Cabos Luxury exclusive offer, book 4 nights or more and save 20% off the best rate – it’s like getting your fifth night free!

Plus, when you book this or any other Casa Natalia stay with Perfect Escapes you’ll also receive, daily breakfast for two, welcome margaritas and appetizer upon arrival, complimentary room upgrade, early check-in and late check-out.*

San Francisco Escape – Argonaut Hotel

Welcome to the Argonaut Hotel, a Kimpton Hotel in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf. Experience the luxury of a boutique hotel built inside the historic Haslett Warehouse at The Cannery, When you book your San Francisco Escape, you’ve got a ticket to ride the country’s only mobile historical landmark – the world-famous San Francisco cable cars that stop just steps from the hotel’s entrance. Ride to the top of Nob Hill for breathtaking views, or continue on to explore Union Square’s world-class shops and restaurants downtown.

The San Francisco Escape package includes overnight accommodations, a pair of Cable Car passes good for unlimited rides each day as well as Continental breakfast for two each morning, complimentary room upgrade, early check-in and late check-out.

Remember, these special offers are exclusive to Perfect Escapes. Find more luxury hotel deals at Perfect escapes and for each for each of this week’s featured destinations: New York City, Los Cabos, San Francisco.

* Room upgrade, check-in and check-out amenities based on availability upon arrival.