The Strand, located in Midtown Manhattan is offering all lovers a Valentine each weekend during the month of February. Lover’s Lane at the Strand is being offered starting from $498 for two nights in a deluxe room overlooking the Empire State Building. The package includes daily European continental breakfast, a candlelight dinner at the Black Duck Bistro, round-trip limo transfers and champagne and truffles at Top of the Strand, a stunning, full-season rooftop lounge with unparalleled views of the Empire State Building. Additionally, guests can snuggle in bed and enjoy a special 3 p.m. late checkout.
The package is based upon availability and tax is not included. For more information or to book please call 212-448-1024 or email info@thestrandnyc.com. The website is www.thestrandnyc.com. Please ask for Lover’s Lane at the Strand. The Black Duck Bistro is located at 124 East 28th Street.
The Strand is a member of the Green Hotesl Association, is a new, modern tower featuring 20 intimate floors housing 177 deluxe guest rooms and junior suites at 33 W. 37th St. (between 5th and 6th avenues). The hotel is the newest addition to the Atlantic Stars Hotels & Cruises portfolio which operates boutique hotel and cruising experiences in New York City, Newport, RI, Martha’s Vineyard, South Beach and the Caribbean.
The Strand’s lobby with staircase of stone and glass and a two-story waterfall engages the ear and helps guests leave the city’s cacophony at the door. Fashion photographs from Conde Nast archives remind guests that while they’re at The Strand they too can be fashionistas.
Top of the Strand features a retractable glass roof – one of only two hotels in Manhattan that offer this design element – allowing guests to enjoy four seasons worth of Empire State Building views and a private lounge ambiance. The lounge was designed by Lydia Marks, known most recently for creating the set designs for Sex and the City the movie.
Arriving at The Strand in March 2010 will be a restaurant with a signature alabaster bar and lounge with fireplace. In addition to delicious fare, guests will enjoy year-round greenhouse dining featuring a second retractable glass structure and sidewalk cafe seating. The lounge will be playfully decorated with a variety of captivating objects.
