Casa Cipriani exceeds expectations in every way. I work in hotels and travel half the year, so I’m rather particular. I had a few nights in the city for business meetings in FiDi, and wanted to be close by, but on the water. The building itself is a work of art, the staff are amazing, and the feeling that you've arrived somewhere truly special is immediate. I checked in at 8am (knowing i was rolling the dice), and while my room wasn't ready, I was escorted upstairs to have tea and start my work day from the club floor where i got to enjoy a posh tea service overlooking the East River. A few lounges behind me, an investor was meeting with a fashion designer who had brought him an armful of new coats to try on (that’s the vibe here - bit of business, bit of pleasure, all in good fun). I see why people are members here. instead of having me come back downstairs to get my keys when my room was ready (less than an hour later), someone brought my keys to me and my luggage was waiting for me in my room. the room is stunning. A nautical design nod embraces the views through more gorgeous windows. The bathroom is so luxe - i could live in there. electric shades are always my favorite touch in a room — the ultimate in convenience, along with slippers and a robe. At night, i invited friends to join me at the jazz club for dinner - such an intimate and cool concept. Food was excellent. (Though a pizza for lunch ended up being my #1). we had drinks beforehand at the cozy bar on the club floor — even for a week night, it was a buzzing scene. (Dress code applies, be aware.) I had a casual breakfast at the main restaurant before heading out (reluctantly), and the house car brought me to my meeting a few blocks away. (I didn’t book it, but they made it happen for me). I enjoyed chatting with the door man on my way in and out (Marcus)- he was fantastic, and I can’t wait to see him again on my next visit.
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