REVIEWS OF HOTEL EXECUTIVE CLUB LOUNGES, KIDS CLUBS AND MORE.
There may be many different opinions as to what makes a great hotel executive club lounge, but when hotel guests pay for club access, they essentially want value for money, meaning hotel staff should be able to cater to their every need, and guests expect to have access to facilities and services that include a boardroom space, fully equipped workstations, and complimentary food and drinks. To help you choose the best hotel for your next visit to the Big Apple, we have reviewed some of the best hotel executive club lounges across New York and ranked them according to comfort and convenience, aesthetics, ambiance and the amenities they provide.
The Langham, New York, was designed by Gwathmey Siegel with the intention of leaving a lasting impression on the city's skyline. Based on its glittering golden crown and stunning architecture, this hotel has undoubtedly caught our attention, and if you are not easily distracted by spectacular views of the city while working, you will undoubtedly appreciate the executive club lounge on the fourth floor of this 5-star hotel, which faces out onto Fifth Avenue.
The executive club lounge of The Langham offers a host of culinary presentations daily between 7.30 am and 8.30 pm, which includes freshly prepared breakfast from 7.30 am to 11 am. Mid-morning refreshments are available until noon, and from 12 pm to 5 pm, a delicious range of snacks and other treats, are also available to paying guests. From 5.30 pm to 8 pm, evening cocktails and canapes are served.
For paying members, the executive club lounge offers a variety of outstanding culinary experiences, a premium bar service available throughout the day, and the pressing of three articles of clothing upon arrival. Children are also allowed in the executive lounge for an additional charge of $95 per child per day.
Guests who book Executive Club Rooms with kitchen, Executive Club Rooms, One Bedroom Empire State View Suite, Junior Suite with Empire State View, the Presidential Suite, or a Penthouse will automatically have access to The Langham Executive Club Lounge, for up to two guests. Guests in any other room type and additional guests can purchase executive club admission for $175.00 (plus tax) per adult per day during low season and $195.00 (plus tax) per adult per day during high season.
Thanks to its spectacular southern sunset views and exquisitely designed furniture, the executive club lounge on the 36th floor of this luxury, five-star hotel is the perfect location for business professionals looking to enjoy 180-degree views of well-known landmarks like Lady Liberty (the Statue of Liberty) and Downtown Manhattan, while working. The Ritz Carlton New York (NoMad) is our second choice when it comes to the five best hotel executive club lounges, for reasons set out below.
The executive club lounge of offers a host of culinary presentations daily between 7.30 am and 10 pm, which includes freshly prepared breakfast from 7.30 am to 11 am. Refreshments are available to paying members from noon until 2 pm, which includes drinks, and a carefully selected range of snacks and treats. From 5.00 pm to 8 pm, evening cocktails and hors d'oeuvres are served, and guests can also enjoy some cordials and sweet treats.
Up to two guests per room (any of the club rooms) may use the executive club lounge at NoMad without incurring any additional fees, but extra guests will be required to pay for access to the executive club lounge, the costs of which will be provided by the hotel upon inquiry.
Our third choice when it comes to the top five hotel executive lounges in New York, belongs to The Ritz Carlton New York, Central Park, where its newly refurbished executive lounge is considered by many guests as an upscale oasis. A specialized concierge is available to Executive Club Lounge members, where amongst others, transportation to, and reservations at some of New York's most desirable restaurants, can be arranged. Complimentary culinary presentations featuring food from regional suppliers like Brooklyn Cured Meats, Kings County Distillery, and Bouchon Bakery, are available to guests throughout the day.
The executive club lounge of The Ritz Carlton New York, Central Park offers a host of culinary presentations between 7.30 am and 10 pm every day, which includes breakfast that is served to executive club members between 7.30 am to 11 am. Apart from lunch, which is served between noon and 2 pm, members can also indulge in light snacks from 2:30 pm until 4:30 pm. From 5.00 pm to 7:30 pm, evening cocktails and hors d'oeuvres are served, and guests can also enjoy some cordials and sweet treats until around 9:30 pm.
Club rooms offer up to two guests’ access to all these amenities, and the hotel offers paying guests’ all-day food and beverage presentations on its opulent food island. Additional guests will be charged a fee of $200 per person, for the use of the executive club lounge.
Upgrade to Club InterContinental during your stay at InterContinental New York Barclay, and you will receive royal treatment. This hotel is ranked number four on our list because it provides top-notch service and attention to detail and in our view, it is the ultimate experience for both your business and leisure needs when visiting the Big Apple. Here, you can conduct business in an opulent atmosphere while indulging in delicious meals from the self-service buffet that is refreshed throughout the day.
Breakfast is available from 7:00 am to 11:00 am, and club members can also enjoy soft drinks and snacks from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. From 2:00 pm. to 5:00 pm, guests can indulge in afternoon refreshments, and from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, alcoholic beverages (beer and wine) and canapés are offered to club members.
The executive club lounge of the New York Barclay may be used by up to two paying guests per room (any of the Intercontinental club rooms) without incurring any additional costs; however, additional guests will need to pay for entry. The costs for additional guests will be communicated by the hotel upon check-in or by request. Furthermore, club members are entitled to a free, one-hour session by appointment in the exclusive Salon II conference space of the executive club lounge.
Our number five hotel on the list features JW Marriott Essex House New York, which simply welcomes you with sophisticated luxury. This luxurious 3-star New York City hotel is located right next to Central Park South, but it is also just a few minutes' drive from many popular tourist destinations like Fifth Avenue, Columbus Circle, and the Lincoln Center.
On the lobby level, close to the elevators, is where you will find the Executive Club Lounge of the JW Marriott Essex House, New York. It is accessible from Monday through Thursday and is open from 6.30 am to 10 pm. Members can look forward to two hearty food presentations each day, including a breakfast buffet from 6:30 am to 11:00 am and evening meals from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Sunday through Thursday.
All Ambassador, Titanium, and Platinum guests as well as one additional guest, and children under the age of twelve years, enjoy complimentary entry to the executive club lounge at the JW Marriott Essex House NY; however, extra guests will be charged an access fee.
Before heading off to explore everything the city has to offer, guests can enjoy breakfast or dine at the hotel's Southgate Bar & Restaurant, work out at the on-site fitness center or, for the ultimate experience, relax at the PRIMP spa. The Executive Club Lounge is available to both leisure and business travellers who have reserved a suite or guest room with executive club lounge access, making this the perfect location to attend business meetings or simply explore the Big Apple.
This concludes our list of the top five hotel executive club lounges in New York, and we would like to reiterate that our list was compiled based on factors including comfort, proximity to other major city attractions, aesthetics, ambiance, and amenities. Any one of these hotels will be suitable for the purpose of exploring the city and conducting business during your visit, or if client meetings form part of your visit and when opting for the executive club lounge service, you will receive superior service to other guests.
Although the offered information has been verified, it should still be regarded as a review, and perhaps a guide for when you are looking to book your stay at a prestigious hotel in New York City.
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