Laura Giromini is a NYC-based travel writer and creator. Partnering with Safara, she’s sharing her top hotel stays along with exclusive insider tips.

New York Marriott Marquis

Midtown is having a renaissance right about now...this slice of NYC is a veritable playground for adult fun... You may even be surprised at the pockets of calm you can unearth amidst these skyscrapers, and the unsuspecting residential streets with A+ dining gems.

...the neighborhood is...home to New York landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the headquarters of the United Nations, Rockefeller Center and Times Square.

At the very heart of Manhattan lies the land of historic hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants and an abundance of riches. After a brief blimp due to the pandemic, the Old World glamour of Midtown is back thanks to a flurry of new openings. With plenty of new things to discover around every corner, there are tons of reasons why this iconic neighborhood has not lost its luster.

Midtown Manhattan

These hotels have been recommended by industry-leaders including but not limited to Condé Nast, Goop, Travel + Leisure, and more, and have been featured in "Best of Lists" by travel experts we trust.

The Peninsula New York

The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue

INNSiDE by Meliá New York Nomad

Gansevoort Meatpacking

New York City’s rebel spirit is alive and well in the West Village, a section of Manhattan’s Greenwich Village neighborhood that’s known for its activism, bohemianism and art. 

The West Village is the epitome of straight-out-of-fiction, charming New York. It’s the New York of gorgeous brownstones and equally gorgeous people going out to brunch, the New York of Friends and Sex in the City.

The West Village, NYC thrives and is one of the most popular nabes to frequent. Whether you’re sifting through the area’s record and vintage stores, grabbing cocktails at a izakaya-themed drinking den with your best chums, or attending an epic drag performance, the Village is jam-packed with historic and new gems.