CONCORDE HOTEL

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.

AM: What amenities are offered in the rooms?

CC: Guests can enjoy:

• Unlimited premium high-speed wireless and hardwired internet access.

• 2 telephones, with two phone lines, computer data ports and private voice mail

• 50” Flat Screen TV with complimentary HBO, CNN, ESPN, and Satellite programming.

• Four Fixture Bathrooms with rainfall shower and separate soaking bathtub feature individual Molton Brown personal care amenities.

• I-Home clock radio with USB and Bluetooth capability in guest rooms.

• Nespresso single cup coffee brewers including complimentary coffee and teas.

• In-room laptop safes.

• Iron and Iron board

• Bathrobes and bed slippers

AM: For the holiday season, what are events or promotions that we should know about to share with our readers?

CC: We have a few packages that your readers can know about.

Stay Longer Save More

The longer you stay, the more you save. Rest easier with NYC luxury at a great price.

• Stay 4+ Nights, Save 20%

• Stay 7+ Nights, Save 25%

• Stay 14+ Nights, Save 30%

• Stay 21+ Nights, Save 40%

Breakfast Package

Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, treat yourself to our breakfast package that energizes you for the start of your day.

• Breakfast at Bonsaii Cafe Includes:

• 2 prefix breakfast vouchers

AM: Can you tell us about the neighborhood your hotel is located in and things in the area that guests can enjoy?

CC: Our hotel location is very spectacular as we’re within walking distance of iconic New York locations like Rockefeller Center, Central Park, Grand Central Station, Radio City Music Hall, St. Patrick's Cathedral and Fifth Avenue.

AM: How can guests customize their stay whether enjoying an anniversary, engagement, or girls night out?

CC: They can email us at guestservices@concordehotelnewyork.com and our staff will assist with any special request.

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ATHLEISURE MAG ISSUE #94 | LAIRD HAMILTON + GABBY REECE

In this month’s issue, our front and back cover story is with Pro Beach Volleyball Athlete, Gabby Reece and Ultimate Waterman, Co-Inventor of Tow-In Surfing, Laird Hamilton. Both have been models, TV personalities, producers, etc and are Co-Founders of Laird Superfood. We talked with them to find out more about Laird Superfood as well as XPT, products that they are focused on as we continue into fall and holiday, and how they balance their coupleship with the work that they do. We also interviewed the first African American principal at ABT, Misty Copeland. She talks about the sport, how she uses her platform to amplify ballet voices, and more.

This month, we have a number of culinary stories that we're so excited to share with you. We covered Food Network's New York City Wine and Food Festival presented by Capital One. We give you an inside look on the events we attended as well as including interviews we have with Chef Brooke Williamson (Chef/Owner - Playa Provisions), Chef Antonia Lofaso (Chef/Owner - DAMA Fashion District, Scopa Italian Roots), Chef Andrew Zimmern, Chef Robert Irvine, Chef Philippe Chow (Chef/Owner - Philippe by Philippe Chow), Chef Franklin Becker (Chef/Owner - The Press Club Grill), Chef Alain Allegretti (Partner Culinary Director - Fig & Olive), Chef Alez Guzman (Chef/Owner - Archer & Goat). We also cover the Concorde Hotel as they were a great partner in this story as we enjoyed a staycation there while covering this food festival.

Our food coverage continues with Hortus NYC in addition to this month's The Art of the Snack which brings the Hamptons to the city, Sagaponack. This month's Athleisure List comes from Paros Tribeca which makes you feel like you're enjoying a Grecian getaway, along with Seasoned Vegan which has opened recently in the East Village. We also caught up with Gaby Dalkin who is known for her take on food to tell us a bit how we can prepare for holiday entertaining as the season is around the corner as well as her latest cookbook. We also talked with Doreen Winkler, a noted sommelier who will bring orange wines to her 2nd Annual Orange Glou Fair. We talk about her boutique, her passion for orange wines, the event, and mroe.

This month’s 9PLAYLIST comes from EDM DJ/Producer, Miley Cyrus. Our 9LIST STORI3S comes from EDM DJ/Producer, Honeyluv and from DJ/Producer/Rapper/Singer/Songwriter, Jesse McFaddin. Our 63MIX ROUTIN3S comes from icons Laird Hamilton and Chuck Norris.

Read the OCT ISSUE #94 here.