NYC's Upper West Side heats up for corporate incentives

Corporate incentive groups looking for trendy areas in Manhattan and Brooklyn for destination meetings might want to check out what has been going on in the Upper West Side.

A key component for many groups is a hotel with a sense of style and the hot new boutique, NYLO, certainly fits the bill.  From its hanging lights, rooftop, metal doors, ridiculously comfortable beds and highly fashionable dining and lounge options, the NYLO is the latest in a trend throughout New York City and the trend-setter in the Upper West Side.

The entire neighborhood, considered luxurious for years by locals, is in the middle of a cultural and dining renaissance.  New, exciting restaurants have opened up all along Columbus Avenue.  Lincoln Center is hosting major shows like Fashion Week and are bringing in theater performances that rival almost anything on Broadway.  The New York Ballet, also at Lincoln Center, is one of the hottest tickets in town and the Museum of Natural History is just a short walk away.

 

Destination Downtown NYC: The New Conrad Hotel

BATTERY PARK CITY (BPC) is boasting a new arrival! Set to make its formal debut this week is The Conrad, a brand new incarnation of a former property strategically positioned to offer sweeping views of the Hudson River and beyond.

Considered to be a sophisticated sanctuary of modern elegance in the Financial District, this 16 story, 463-suite property with a dramatic lobby brings to the neighborhood approximately 30,000 sq.ft. of event and meeting space, and some pretty unique artwork which is dotted around the hotel. A rooftop terrace, opening later in the season, will provide 360 degree views of the New York City skyline and the Hudson River.

Just to add another dimension to this new area to explore, three restaurants owned by renowned restaurant, Danny Meyer, flank The Conrad – Blue Smoke, Shake Shack and North End Grill. So, if you need your fix in BPC, this is the place to go

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