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Bann for Authentic Korean Food Around the Corner from the Washington Jefferson Hotel

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Bann Restaurant for Korean Cuisine

Before taking in a show on Broadway, consider stopping at the Bann Restaurant and Lounge for dinner and maybe a drink. Just around the corner form Shimmie Horn’s Washington Jefferson Hotel, Bann is located at 350 West 50th Street.

Bann has been serving authentic Korean cuisine at this location since 2005.

Bann is the flagship restaurant of a group of highly acclaimed eateries located on America’s two coasts. Mrs. Young Sook Choi, considered by many to be the primary pioneer in the revolution of modern Korean fare, developed the concept of Bann and its sister restaurants, creating outstanding venues for her cuisine in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, SoHo and in New York’s theater district.

Serving both the familiar and exotic foods of Korea, Bann’s approach to dining takes into account all five senses. If you are visiting New York and staying at the nearby Washington Jefferson Hotel on 51st Street, consider heading on over to Bann for a wonderful taste of Korea.

Iroquois Hotel, Shimmie Horn

Diamond District Worth a Visit

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Crossroads to the Diamond District

If you are staying at Shimmie Horn’s Iroquois Hotel this holiday season, you might want to consider a short walk north to one of world’s capitals for the purchase of diamonds, gold, and other precious metals and gems.

Located along West 47th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, that one long block is a captivating site for anyone looking for the perfect gift for that special someone, even if that someone is you.

Crammed along the street are merchants who created the market in the early 1940s when the former diamond district moved its location from lower Manhattan’s financial district.

Eventually the area grew in importance after the Nazis invaded Belgium and the Netherlands during World War Two. This event forced many Jews who were active in the diamond business of Antwerp and Amsterdam to flee their native land and resettle in New York City.

Take a walk down this exciting block the next time you are staying at the Iroquois, whether or not it is the holiday season. Even if you are not planning on buying a new piece of jewelry, the Diamond District of New York is one of the City’s must-see destinations.

Shimmie Horn, Washington Jefferson Hotel

Birdland Jazz Club New York’s Jazz Headquarters

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Great Jazz at Birdland

In the midst of New York’s spectacular theater district is a jazz club of extraordinary stature, The Birdland Jazz Club. Located at 315 West 44th Street, it is just a few short blocks from Shimmie Horn’s Washington Jefferson Hotel on West 51st Street.

Ever since the 1920s New York has been considered the ‘Mecca’ of Jazz; practically every major jazz style created in the past seventy years originated here. Charlie Parker, often lovingly referred to as “Bird” was one of the pivotal musical geniuses of the alto saxophone. He is the inspiration behind the Birdland Jazz Club.

The New York Times has called Birdland, “close to perfection for serious fans and musicians.” In its new midtown location jazz lovers can expect to find a music venue with excellent visibility, some ‘elbow room,’ and even a delicious, award-winning menu of classic American cuisine with a sparkle of Cajun, the culinary equivalent of jazz.

If you are staying at the Washington Jefferson, be sure to make Birdland one of your stops and take a jazzy bite from the Big Apple.

Belleclaire Hotel, Shimmie Horn

Big Nick’s Burger Joint A Few Steps from the Hotel Belleclaire

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Just because you may be living it up in style and comfort at Shimmie Horn’s Hotel Belleclaire does not necessarily mean that you might not be in the mood for a real New York-style burger or pizza.

If such a craving does overcome you, you need not wander further away from the Belleclaire than a one minute walk down the street. Located at 2175 Broadway, right off of 77th Street, is Big Nick’s Burger Joint.

Big Nick’s has a full menu for all three meals of the day, but their specialties are certainly their amazing 3-decker club sandwiches, deli sandwiches, and most spectacular of all, a choice of hamburgers as long as a midsummer’s day.

Reasonably priced and uncompromising in quality, Big Nick’s might be just the thing for slumming it on New York’s Upper West Side.

Iroquois Hotel, Shimmie Horn

Boutique Iroquois Hotel Comfort and Class Rolled Into One

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The Iroquois is a luxury hotel with a difference; guests can expect a feeling of warmth and personal service that many larger chain-style hotels simply do not provide. Guests will enjoy perfectly appointed rooms and suites and creative and delicious dining at the well-received Triomphe Restaurant. Similarly, they’ll have access to a state-of-the-art fitness center complete with a Finnish sauna they’ll enjoy WiFi access to the internet.

Boutique Luxury at the Iroquois Hotel

The Iroquois has special dates reserved until the year’s end for guests can take up to a 30% discount on their stay. Other promotions are available for longer visits, a business package, a theater deal, and others.

Staying at the Iroquois is an unforgettable experience, and now, with a variety of money-saving packages, a visit to New York has never been so inviting.

Belleclaire Hotel, Shimmie Horn

Journey to the Stars Just Minutes Away From the Hotel Belleclaire

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Staying at Shimmie Horn’s Hotel Belleclaire? If you are looking for something truly special to do while you’re there, look no farther than three avenue blocks to the east where the Hayden Planetarium beckons. Located at 79th Street and Central Park West, a visit to one of the world’s most famous museums dedicated to the study of space, stars and planetary studies is well worth the while.

The Hayden Planetarium is actually part of the American Museum of Natural History; admission fees include entrance to the Rose Center for Earth and Space, and for a bit extra cost visitors are entitled to visit the AMNH, the Rose Center plus all special exhibitions, IMAX films and the spectacular Hayden Planetarium Space Show.

The featured show, which has been playing at the Hayden Planetarium since July 4th, 2009 is an all new adventure featuring “extraordinary images from telescopes on the ground and in space and stunning, never-before-seen visualizations of physics-based simulations, the dazzling new Journey to the Stars launches visitors through space and time to experience the life and death of the stars in our night sky, including our own nurturing Sun. Tour familiar stellar formations, explore new celestial mysteries, and discover the fascinating, unfolding story that connects us all to the stars. Those who come along for the journey may never see the night sky in the same way again.”

So the next time you are staying at the Hotel Belleclaire at 250 West 77th Street on Broadway, walk east three blocks to Central Park West and travel to the stars.

Iroquois Hotel, Shimmie Horn

Take a Cruise Around Manhattan

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The centralized locations of Shimmie Horn’s Triumph Hotels make it easy to see many of New York’s most beloved attractions. One of my favorite activities whenever I visit New York is the romantic, fun and educational Circle Line Tours around the Island of Manhattan.

Not all out-of-towners are aware that Manhattan is really an island, connected to the other four boroughs of New York and the mainland by many bridges. Due to this happy fact it is possible to completely encircle the world’s most famous island entirely by boat; and that is the idea behind Circle Line Tours.

Circle Line offers 4 types of sightseeing cruises ranging in length from a quick 75 minutes to the full three hour tour. Cruises leave from Pier 83 at 42nd Street and 12th Avenue, which happens to be only a few minutes from Shimmie Horn’s Iroquois Hotel, located at 44th Street off of 6th Avenue. Next time you are in New York, consider taking a Circle Line Tour. You won’t be disappointed.

Shimmie Horn, Washington Jefferson Hotel

The Washington Jefferson Hotel: Book in Advance for Winter Discounts

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Winter is a great time to visit New York. There is so much to do and see, from ice skating, to Broadway shows and the world’s greatest museums. The city bubbles with excitement as the holidays approach; at Rockefeller Center a great tree is beautifully decorated each year and displayed; right across the street the Rockettes show-off their impeccable dancing skills in specially produced holiday extravaganzas at the iconic Radio City Music Hall; the list of activities for those lucky enough to be in the Big Apple during the winter season is almost endless.

The Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall

To make your stay in New York even more satisfying, the Washington Jefferson Hotel offers tempting winter advance purchase deals to help guests save money on their accommodations. Stays of one night are discounted by 10%, while 2 or 3 consecutive nights at the hotel will get a 15% deduction, and guests that stay 4 nights or more in a row will receive a 20% savings on the full price.

The Washington Jefferson Hotel is located in the heart of Manhattan, just minutes away from Times Square, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, and so much more. Shimmie Horn invites you to check out the Washington Jefferson- with such a great location and alluring winter rates, there is no reason not to come visit New York during this magical holiday season.

Belleclaire Hotel, Shimmie Horn

The Met Beckons This Fall in New York

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Planning a visit to New York this autumn? The Metropolitan Museum of Art– the “Met” to seasoned New Yorkers- offers some incredible shows over the next coming few months.

Located at 1000 Fifth Avenue, the Met is easy to get to. This quintessentially New York museum is found on the edge of Central Park, between East 81st and 82nd Streets. Shimmie Horn’s Hotel Belleclaire is only a short bus ride across Central Park from the Met, or if the weather is nice, as it is so often at this time of year in New York, take a stroll through the Park until you get to this mighty edifice and bastion of some of the most exquisite art known to man.

Some current exhibitions showing at the Met are:

•    The Art of Dissent in 17th Century China: Masterpieces of Ming Loyalist Art from the Chih Lo Lou Collection – Through January 2, 2012

•    Stieglitz and His Artists: Matisse to O’Keeffe- Through January 2, 2012

•    Wonder of the Age Master Painters of India, 1100–1900- Through January 8, 2012

If you are staying anywhere in New York, at any of Shimmie Horn’s collection of Triumph Hotels, you are not far from the Met. Go visit, you won’t be disappointed.

Shimmie Horn, Washington Jefferson Hotel

Get a Taste of Broadway

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Next time you’re in New York, looking for a bit of culture, why not see what’s playing on Broadway?  Whether you’re in the Big Apple for business or pleasure, you should always try to make time for the classics.  One show currently playing is a remake of ‘Anything Goes,’ which originally debuted in 1934.  This musical comedy is being put on by the Roundabout Theatre Company and ticket prices range from $87-137.  It’s been getting some fabulous reviews since it began in April of this year.  It can be seen at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, located at 124 W. 43rd Street, conveniently located close to some exquisite hotels in the area, like Shimmie Horn’s Washington Jefferson, the Hilton Manhattan East, or the Westin New York Hotel, then it’s definitely worth taking a stroll down there to enjoy an evening of entertainment or a matinee performance.