Encontros III: Hudson

Other "must dos" in NY? Yes, there are many. Saturday afternoon was spent shopping and browsing the newest trends. In the evening, Madrid and New York went to the Hudson Hotel and report.

The New Yorker's view: This time we revisited an old favorite. Special in many senses, in particular because this New Yorker spent key moments in the premises of this Hotel before becoming part of this city. This is where I stayed when I came to NY for interviews, this is where I kept on returning to have dinner when coming to NY on business and this is where, now, as a New Yorker, I come from time to time to enjoy the Cafeteria; the Library bar; the other, more colorful, bar; or simply the outdoors terrace/bar/restaurant. Well, this time I shared the Hudson with Madrid…

The Madrid visitor's view: I've heard a good deal about the Hudson before, as its interiors were designed by Philippe Starck. One thing I like about NY interiors is that they are usually small but with very high ceilings, which convey an interesting sense of space. Another thing I love is that “effortless chic” feel that you get from most places and people in NY. A bit of “everything goes” but still impeccable and trendsetting. The Hudson Cafeteria, with its high ceilings, dim lights, long communal tables and open kitchen is no exception to that. After dinner, we headed to the Library for a drink. Very British with its fireplace and pool table, but finished with a beautiful huge lamp, big and oversized as it could only happen in America. The final touch of glamour came with our Cosmopolitans. Salut!