When you're covering a multi-day event, you're already seeing the city in a different light due to different locations, fun activities and in this case, a lot of food! When we knew we'd be attending an array of events at Food Network New York City Wine Food Festival presented by Capital One, we wanted to add a staycation component to our coverage and reached out to our friends at Concorde Hotel as we like that this hotel is focused on ensuring that you have a great stay by focusing on wellness and have only 4 rooms on each floor which provides you a suite experience as well as great views over the city. Being able to wake up to as well as to see the Chrysler Building out our wrap around windows each night was a lot of fun.

We also liked the ease of being able to head out easily whether we were hopping in an Uber or taking the subway since the stop was right there. We wanted to find out more about the hotel, amenities, and the neighborhood so that we could share with you what you need to know when you're planning your next stay! We sat down with Carlos Casanova, General Manager of the Concorde Hotel to find out more.

ATHLEISURE MAG: When did Concorde Hotel New York open?

CARLOS CASANOVA: In 2018, the Concorde Hotel became the newest boutique hotel in Manhattan’s Midtown East.

AM: The Concorde is an oasis in Midtown. Can you tell us about the design aesthetic of the hotel, common areas where guests can gather, who designed it, and the ambiance?

CC: Designed by Anthony M. Salvati, the hotel is categorized as a ‘sliver style’ building due to its tall and slender design. The design itself is 37 stories high with 4 rooms per floor. Our spacious rooms offer city views and a real taste of contemporary New York style.

AM: Tell us about Bonsai Tapas & Wine Bar. How does it change from the daytime to night?

CC: Bonsaii Tapas & Wine Bar is a new café in NYC located on the first floor of the Concorde Hotel New York. In the morning, you can find coffee and light fare. In the evening, the cozy café transforms into a chic NYC wine and tapas bar.

AM: What are other amenities/offerings that the hotel offers for guests in the common areas?

CC: The lobby bar lounge and outdoor terrace is a public area to all our hotel guests providing our guests a relaxing place to escape and enjoy a cup of morning coffee before work or treat yourself to an after-work drink with colleagues or friends. Our newly modern innovative state-of-the-art meeting room is located on the 3rd floor and is available to all corporate clients to rent during their stay for private meetings, zoom conference call or for social gatherings.

AM: Tell us about the gym.

CC: Our newly renovated gym is located on the 4th floor. It is fully equipped with Ellipticals, Spinning Bikes, Treadmills and strength machines.

AM: Your hotel positions itself as a wellness destination, tell us about the kinds of rooms that guests can stay in when staying with you?

CC: Surrounding the hotel are New York City’s top restaurants. Each guest is able to take advantage of this unique construction with all rooms including both a rainfall shower and a soaking tub.