Staycation Guide The WestHouse Hotel New York City
Living in Westchester County it always seems easy to pop in and out of New York City. But this Summer I had a wedding to attend so two of my girlfriends and I decided to make the trip a two-night staycation in New York City. We chose the WestHouse Hotel New York City and today I’m sharing what to do, where to eat and why we chose this hotel for our stay.
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WestHouse Hotel Room Review
I shared a beautiful king room with one of my friends and we were able to move around well and get ready easily. While it felt spacious for a New York City midtown hotel, if you’re not used to being in close quarters with someone I would recommend a separate room. The bathroom is definitely a one-person get-ready space. While the other person can use the desk right next to the large windows. Did I mention the Times Square view we had? It was so beautiful day and night, we could even see the New Year’s ball drop, just remember to close the curtains at night because it is bright!
L to R: Lobby (wearing Everlane set), Lobby Bar, King Room View of Times Square
Breakfast and Dinner at WestHouse Hotel
Included in the daily rate is breakfast and dinner on the 23rd floor. If you’ve ever stayed or traveled to NYC you know is quite the perk. While the terrace seating filled up quickly, never had a problem finding a table for three inside.
The food was just perfect! Everything is buffet style and refreshed throughout the seating time as needed. Breakfast included things like scrambled eggs, fruit, pancakes, bacon, sausage, bagels, and toast, varying a bit each day. Dinner also changes, we had tacos one night and stir fry another. I have gestational diabetes and I was able to find things that fit my low carb, low sugar diet! I never had a day over my blood glucose goals.
Keep in mind there is a nightly “resident fee” which also includes premium alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, barista coffees, in-room snacks, and Wi-Fi. New York City can be a very expensive place to stay, so for us, the fee’s benefits were entirely worth it for this NYC Staycation.
L to R: 23rd Floor Terrace Outdoor Seating (wearing Amazon the Drop Dress), WestHouse Breakfast
What To Do While You’re In New York City
The WestHouse Hotel is located at 201 W. 55th st., between 7th ave. and Broadway in Midtown. It’s a short walk to Central Park, Carnegie Hall, The Museum of Modern Art, and Times Square.
Being a native New Yorker and because we were staying for an event our itinerary wasn’t typical for a stay like this. It was great for us because the wedding was located at Chelsea Pier, a short Uber or cab ride away. We also had dinner and drinks downtown on the Westside one night, which was also very convenient since the WestHouse is so close to the West Side Highway.
If you’re looking to explore the downtown areas like SoHo, the West Village, Highline, Statue of Liberty, etc. this would not be the best location for you unless you want to take cabs a lot. And while the subway is faster than a cab, there not that easy to navigate if you’ve never been to NYC before.
What To Wear In New York City
Bring comfortable shoes! I wore my Everlane sneakers and my Koolaburra by Ugg sandals everywhere and I was so comfortable. You don’t want to be caught running around in high heels here, your feet will not forgive you.
If you also have an event or a wedding, this NYC Staycation Guide would not be complete without sharing we used GlamSquad for our hair and makeup. It’s so easy to book and you can use my code SIMPLYBYSIMONE for $10 off! Both Jackie and I were able to do hair and makeup at the same time in our WestHouse Hotel King Room.
Restaurants near the WestHouse Hotel New York City
L to R: La Grande Boucherie Outdoor Seating, La Grande Boucherie Brunch, Steak aux Oeufs, Moules Marinieres, Les Croques Madame
Next up on our NYC Staycation guide is food!
We had brunch at La Grande Boucherie which was a four-minute walk from the hotel at 145 W. 53rd St. This location is truly stunning stretching across the entire block of 6 1/2 Avenue of the Americas. While we had brunch this location is also breathtaking for dinner. The Art Nouveau decor style transports you back in time and the fresh seafood is not to be missed during your NYC staycation!
L to R: Sant Ambroeus Brookfield Place booth seating, Sant Ambroeus Brookfield Place appetizers: lobster special, Carciofi e Rucola
You’ll also find La Esquina right across the street at 200 W 55th St. The elote callejero has always been one of my favorites! You’ll also find Joe & the Juice close by on 1758 Broadway, perfect for a fresh midday pick-me-up or breakfast on the go. And if you can’t miss your Starbucks, don’t fret there’s one right next door, 870 7th Ave. I would also recommend the iconic Central Park Restaurant, Tavern on the Green, just a 15-minute walk or 5-minute cab ride depending on traffic.
The night before the wedding the bride had her pre-wedding, post-rehearsal dinner after party at the Loopy Doopy Rooftop bar at the Conrad Hotel, 102 North End Ave. You may recognize the ice pop drinks from this location! Prior to drinks, we had dinner at Sant Ambroeus Brookfield Place.
You’re going to want to make reservations for anything you want to do at least two weeks ahead of time for your NYC Staycation. You can even plan ahead and do it earlier too.
Final Thoughts
That’s it for this NYC Staycation Guide The WestHouse Hotel New York City! If you’re looking for more quick and easy travel from the tri-state area be sure to check out more guides here. Be sure to leave any questions in the comments!
