The Mercer - Soho, NYC- 01.14.10
Mmmmm. Doing that bicoastal commmute again, this time thanks to the Macallan folks who have brought me out to NY for an event tomorrow night, more to come on that later though. Long day of travel ~ popped over on JetBlue (i miss Virgin America, they spoil me with wifi. I thought i might be happier without it when flying, but i was wrong) ~ luckily i feel like i’m at home away from home as i slipped in to The Mercer Hotel ~ another Andre Balazs property, this one in the heart of Soho… and i absolutely adore it. Got in, got room service, and got to work! Well, after taking a bunch of pics of all the little design details that grabbed my eye. Also bonus points to them for super fast room service and bringing me some benadryl at midnight. They’ve been so kind and taking such good care of me here already! And so many details of this room make me want to go home and remodel already… Ready to take a peek?
With so many mag stripe key cards these days, it’s kind of fun to slip your room key on your keychain as if you’re going home…
Love the entry hallway to the room with lit closets…
I can’t tell you how badly i want a row of benches like this in one of my rooms! The interior design is by Christian Liaigre, and all furnishings are original and exclusive to the hotel.
I have a thing for bathtubs that open into the main room… keeps things spacious and really opens up a space. Also fun to have a bubble bath while that special someone is hanging out with you in the room…
Lush specially design robes…
How appropriate to find the mini Macallan when here for a Macallan event? SO adorable!
Mmmm ~ there’s that lovely bathtub again…
I must say i’m mixed on the cart ~ in one sense, its intriguing ~ in another sense it feels kind of cafeteria/hospital like…
All the amenities are made exclusively for the Mercer by FACE Stockholm
This jar of DETAILS are so lovely ~
Great packaging! The number of bubbles is my favorite… is it bad the TSA has trained me such that when i see 4oz, first thought is, not carry-on-able!
Hehe. Press.
In the shower, in addition to the showerhead you can also spray yourself from this rotatable bar… but beware is is painfully strong! (And i might be a bit short for it… or if i were in heels in there for some reason, it may have aligned a bit better with my body!)
Like the Ace NY ~ big steel doors, and magnetic “another time”/”yes please” magnets!
Super speedy delicious room service…
THANK YOU, Mercer ~ for the lovely bottle of wine and welcome note. It really is so so nice to arrive and feel like i just got home. Perhaps a new NY favorite in the making?
The design is outdated and clunky. They did a bad job of renovating and are trying to cover it up with accessories. psha
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