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Getting Back to Life

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Thankfully life is, well getting back to living. Sort of.  Not 100% but thanks to the vaccine rollout many states are coming back and New York is one of them.

One example of this is the much-loved Broadway and its shows which for so long were amiss from our lives.   First of all, an additional two shows opened (‘Six’ and ‘American Utopia’) and second, there was the beginning of the Times Square’s three day outdoor event to celebrate the return of this entertainment sector.

And the classics re-opened too: Chicago, Hamilton, The Lion King and Wicked.

In addition, the bright lights were ignited as a tribute to one of the original Waitress company of Broadway’s very own – Nick Cordero – who passed away from COVID-19 last year.  It would have been his 43rd birthday last Friday.

All of these events take place right in town, in walking distance of Triumph Hotels’ Washington Jefferson Hotel, operated by Shimmie Horn. 

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New York City’s Theater District

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NYC’s theater district is a great place to vacation.  And for those looking for a luxurious place to do just that, the Washington Jefferson boutique hotel is a good choice.   You can be in the center of Midtown Manhattan but enjoy a quiet escape and just before you go out for your show at any of the thousands of theater options nearby, get into Japanese culture with the hotel’s finest Shimzu Sushi and Shochu Bar.

From Hamilton to Pretty Woman, To Kill a Mockingbird to Boys in the Band, there really is something for everyone…and then some at NYC’s Theater District. For more information and ticket booking, click here.

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Triumph Hotel Recognition

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Exciting news for the Triumph hotel brand. With its top class amenities set in a luxurious environment, the Triumph hotels – and their contribution to New York – have now been recognized with their own Wiki page.

 

Featuring six unique hotels, the first of Shimmie Horn’s Triumph brand was built in the 19th century.  Originally known as The Cosmopolitan Hotel – Tribeca, today it is called The Frederick and is decorated in a combination of old and new, and a meeting place for both style and comfort.

 

Over the years, a number of famous people have stayed in one or two of the Triumph hotels.  This includes: Mark Twain and James Dean.  Of the latter – who stayed in The Iroquois – there is now a James Dean Suite. Hotel Edison was where, at its grand opening, the building’s namesake – Thomas Edison – turned on the lights.

 

Today, the Hotel Belleclaire offers both business travelers and vacationers a comfortable spot right by some of New York’s most popular attractions such as Lincoln Center, Central Park and the Beacon Theater.  Restaurants, boutiques and bars are in close proximity also to this Upper West Side delight.

 

Located at 7 East 27th Street, The Evelyn Hotel (built in 1903) is certainly keeping up with modern times.  Featuring a fantastic restaurant with offerings such as Cannolis filled to order with Foccacceria e Pasticceria thanks to LeonelliNYC, this makes for the perfect holiday indulgent spot.

 

With a wonderful breakfast package offered through Giorgio’s Restaurant, the Washington Jefferson Hotel offers guests valet parking, this NYC Theater District hotel offers a true respite from the hubbub of Times Square.

 

New York City is a central theme to many from all parts of the world who want a taste of the Big Apple.  The Triumph Hotel brand does not take this responsibility lightly.

 

 

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Garden Parties, Movie Nights and More

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Near to Shimmie Horn’s Triumph hotels – spanning Tribeca, Upper East Side, central New York, etc. – are fabulous spots for enjoying some superb summer events.  Here, we take a brief look at three of them.

The Spring Garden Party – hosted each year by The Frick Collection – opens itself up for locals to check out.  Once a year the amazing garden becomes accessible to those invited to the event.  To get an invite to the event featuring a live jazz band, pop-up bars and more, you have to have made a bit of a name for yourself as a fashionista, musician, restaurateur, or philanthropist. Once you get it, check out the official “off-limits area” on the second floor.

For something lower key that requires you to have zero recognition or award-winning qualities, the  Bryant Park Movie Nights series this year has a wonderful lineup including such classics as Driving Miss Daisy and When Harry Met Sally.  Enjoy the best vendors the city has to offer via the Hester Street Fair offering music, biking, art and film. With a secret show, cinematic shorts, BMX display, a Joyride Art exhibition and more, the annual event that in now in its 18th year, continues to be a “major catalyst for the urban bike movement, one of the most powerful and culturally relevant forces of the last decade.”

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Featuring the Frederick!

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Historical meets modern; comfort and convenience; great customer service.  These seem to be some of the buzz words that come together with New York Triumph Hotel chain owned by Shimmie Horn. And that was recently mentioned again with a Time Out feature on The Frederick Hotel.

Time Out contributors Céline Bossart and Marion Bernstein in their article entitled ‘The best boutique hotels in NYC,’ described The Frederick as follows:

Originally opened in 1845 as the Gerard House, the Frederick Hotel has seen many iterations and notable guests over the years—it’s rumored that Abraham Lincoln took a snooze in the 1850s and that Vincent Gallo payed just $22 per week in the early 1980s. Now fully remodeled, the reimagined Frederick houses 130 thoughtfully-designed, vintage-meets-minimalist rooms and the three-story Serafina Italian restaurant which offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and in-room dining. 95 West Broadway (888-895-9400, frederickhotelnyc.com).

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Getting Fit While Traveling

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Forbes contributor Allison Olmsted recently discussed different ways of staying fit while traveling for business.  Over the years business people have spoken about the difficulties staying true to their exercise regime had been.  As such a new company – Routinely – is trying to alleviate some of these issues.

But also featured in the article, was Shimmie Horn’s Triumph Hotel Group.  Partnering with a flexible class program FitReserve, guests at any of these hotels get access to New York City’s Top Studios.  In addition, FitReserve launched an entire new TravelPack option especially for use by Triumph hotel guests.

 

 

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Getting in Shape in the New Year

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Now that Christmas and the New Year and all the festivities are behind us, it’s a good time to start getting into shape.  Studies have found however, that for those who are too ambitious when it comes to establishing a fitness routine, they end up quitting all too quickly.

Starting slow is essential.  At any of Shimmie Horn’s Triumph hotels, we treat our guests to wonderful walking tours throughout Manhattan, suitable for all weathers and seasons.  In conjunction with Streetwise New York Tours, from today there are tours exploring “the hidden gems of Times Square” (from the Washington Jefferson Hotel today), fashion and art in the Financial District and classic Midtown Manhattan to name but a few.

These complimentary walking tours compliment the R&R one will get when staying at any of the Triumph hotels.

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New York Hotels – Great Package Deals

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new-york-cityThe US offers so many hot-spots and vacation destinations. New York City will always be one of the most popular destinations for domestic and international tourists alike. When vacationing in New York, finding just the right hotel deal can make-or-break one’s visit. These days, many top hotels in the central areas – right by the tourist attractions – offer great deals for each person’s needs.

From romance to divorce packages, executive deals to theme hotels, New York has it all. While the Gideon Putnam Resort & Spa has been traditionally known for its top-class weddings, it is moving with the times and now offering a $5,000 package to divorcing couples. With the “Divorce Hotel” program, the couple is given separate rooms, and can use all the amenities. And, if desired, the couple can be filmed for a reality show as they embark on to the next stage of their lives.

This is quite a leap from Shimmie Horn’s Triumph Hotels’ romance package that focuses on “seclusion in upscale setting.” As well, one of its recent packages was the Key to New York City where visitors who booked 3+ nights at any of these six hotels received – free – a one-way car service between the hotel and NYC’s three airports, or a complimentary experience in one of the six neighborhoods.

There are always new and exciting packages being offered in New York’s top hotels. Check them out before booking for the best and most useful deal for your needs.

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Recent Manhattan Excitement

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Holland_tunnelManhattan encountered a wonderful slice of excitement last week as baby Nassim decided to enter the world – 6 weeks prematurely – at the Holland Tunnel.  The event has since been dubbed “the light at the end of the Holland Tunnel.”

Parents-to-be Abdel Elkarhat and Soukaina Nekhlaoui of Lodi, New Jersey, were en route to a Brooklyn hospital for the premature birth when contractions intensified, leading Elkarhat to pull over by the side of the tunnel for the baby’s unexpected fast delivery. Understandably, first time father was reported to have been “really frantic.”

Even though the news is often filled with the craziness of goings-on in the Big Apple, this heart-warming story really shows that there is also potential to encounter a beaming “light at the end of the tunnel” as well.

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Things to Do in NYC on New Year’s

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ball-dropThere’s probably no more exciting place to be on New Year’s than in New York City, the City that Never Sleeps.   Whether you are there on business, vacationing at one of Shimmie Horn’s luxurious Triumph Hotels, or happen to be privileged enough to live in the Big Apple, why not make 2013 the year opening to remember, by getting tickets to the Times Square Party?

Pass prices for the 10th annual event range from $235 for standard fare from 9pm, to $295 from 7pm.  Each add-on (for various dinner packages) is $55.  The After Parties Party Pass which gives one complimentary admission to any of the Official NYE 2013 After Parties.  These commence at approximately 2am and usually cost around $35 for entrance.  The Parties All Access Party Pass gives one admission to some of the city’s most exclusive clubs, lounges and restaurants.  For partying in “green” style, check out Greenhouse which is both the city’s Premiere Nightlife Destination and first ever eco-friendly nightclub. There are over 10 after parties to choose from with this pass.

And of course, while in town, check out the crystal ball drop with its “lucky” Number 13.  Tim Hopkins is not concerned about the traditional unluckiness associated with the number claiming “we think 2013 will be an amazing year.”  Well, for those seeing it start in NYC, it probably will.