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Feeling like a city in its own right, the vibrant borough of Brooklyn is the most populous and the second biggest of the five boroughs that make up New York City. Consolidated with New York City at the end of the 19th century, this borough is unique with many districts and areas that reflect the multi-cultural origins or the city. The luxury hotels Brooklyn offer provide a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan and the beautifully restored historic houses provide a home from home atmosphere, something that is often missing in a big city.
While most visitors and tourist to the "Big Apple" as it is affectionately known, generally focus on Manhattan, Brooklyn has an atmosphere all of its own and is home to many artists, music venues, beaches and Coney Island. Located at the westernmost point of Long Island, it is partially encircled by Queens, another one of New York's boroughs that is the home of two international airports, the United States Tennis Center, the New York Mets as well as Straten Island and the Bronx.
Originally settled by the Dutch in the 1620s, Brooklyn became a symbol for unity among people the world over. Once the iconic Brooklyn Bridge connecting the Island with Manhattan was completed in 1883 and transportation by boat was no longer essential, the city grew and prospered to become the vibrant and sought after district that it is today. Also known as the "borough of churches", the city is home to many magnificent houses of worship. The architecture reflects that of the history of New York with plenty of examples of classic brownstones and Italianate mansions as well as brick row-houses and turn-of-the-century limestones. Each neighborhood tells a different story and visitors can enjoy a diversity of cuisine, shops and markets and experience cultures from around the world right here in Brooklyn.
The luxury hotels Brooklyn offer vary from historic converted houses located on Prospect Park to traditional hotels in the city center. Prices are much more realistic than those in Manhattan and being only a short train or bus ride away, guests have the best of both worlds. Guest can attend to meetings and business, take in a Broadway show, experience Grand Central Station and shop till they drop and then retire to the relative peace of a Brooklyn hotel. Many guest rooms offer stunning views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge, an experience more often than not reserved for a trip up the Empire State Building.
Beautifully decorated guest rooms and suites include custom-designed ergonomic furniture and trend-setting accents. King or double guest rooms are decorated to maximize space while providing a complete relaxing experience. Included are sumptuous beds with pillow-top mattresses, Egyptian cotton bedding and warm down duvets. In-room entertainment is provided by a DVD surround sound system, iPod docking station and a large flat screen television with cable and satellite channels. All guest rooms are perfectly geared for business guests and include high-speed internet access, a well lit workspace and wireless telephone systems that include voicemail, speakerphones and conference capabilities.
Efficient concierge services will assist in planning any trips into the city, booking theatre tickets and advising on trains and buses. They will also assist business guests with planning impressive presentations. Business services include fax, photocopying and printing facilities as well as computer stations and secretarial services.
The borough abounds with restaurants pubs and bars with some notable dining options found at the luxury hotels Brooklyn offer. A rooftop restaurant with panoramic views over the New York skylineis not to be missed. Here guests can enjoy classic Italian cuisine, gastronomic French dishes and favorite New York meals.
Plenty of great sightseeing and leisure opportunities are right on the doorstep of any of the luxury hotels Brooklyn offer. Over the weekend, streets are lined with vendors selling a variety of fresh produce, antiques and second-hand items. Beautiful Prospect Park, built by the same architects as Manhattan's Central Park is a 585 acre oasis where guests can enjoy hiking, boating, birding and various sports. The Brooklyn Academy of Music features year round dance, opera and a variety of musical performances. The Botanical Gardens showcase plants from around the world while the Historical Society houses a comprehensive library of Brooklyn's 400 year history. With plenty of museums and art galleries, night clubs and world-class shopping, guests to any of the luxury hotels Brooklyn offer have everything at their fingertips.
Many other services and facilities are offered by the luxury hotels Brooklyn offer. Complimentary on-site parking and airport arrangements are all taken care of while smoke-free rooms and handicap accessible features are available. Many hotels include a complimentary continental breakfast, the perfect way to start another New York day. With a 24-hour front desk and daily newspapers, nothing is too much trouble for the professional staff at Brooklyn hotels.
The luxury hotels Brooklyn offer provides an appealing option to big city stopovers. Whether on vacation, a tourist or on a business trip, these lodgings offer a variety of options; from bed and breakfasts and boutique hotels to traditional accommodation ensuring that all guests are well catered for. With easy access to the central hub of New York and all it has to offer but in a comparatively peaceful and tranquil environment, the luxury hotels Brooklyn offer provide a great alternative to big city living.
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