Hercule Poirot meets Coco Chanel at the Chatwal NYC

The Chatwal has it all: great service, fabulous rooms, an outstanding spa and an excellent restaurant. We were welcomed like royalty, from the doormen, the concierge, housekeeping and the manager, they were all amazing. It’s like Hercule Poirot moved in and gave his blessing.

Now let me take you through our visit. It all started at check-in: We booked a Theatre Room but we were upgraded to a Junior Suite. The room looked absolutely perfect. 3 TV’s, a fluffy bed and a very relaxing chair. What can I say about the bathroom!!! Unbelievable. The walls are covered with mirrors, which is very handy. The Asprey products are some of the best I ever tried, so so soft. And the toilet, well try it yourself. The most beautiful feature of the room is  the truly deluxe closet. When you open it, it feels like you are opening a huge trunk in the Orient Express. The enormous doors will keep your little secrets safe. Your garments are dangling down from a coat hanger covered with green satin.

Every time we stepped out of the room, a softening aroma welcomed us. It’s the hotel scent. This is what makes the hotel so special. They put a lot of effort in every detail, it’s all about the little details.

The sweet little Spa will take all your worries away. You will drift off to a place far far away. I felt as if my skin was glowing afterwards. So take your time if you are using the spa to enjoy the pool and your private steam shower.  

Don't forget the Lambs Club. Oh I loved watching the Chanel suited women and the well dressed men with big sunglasses. The food and service were very very good and the cocktails are excellent. But I’m missing the finishing touch. I cannot put my finger on it, but I’m missing something. F.e. The waiters are wearing white cotton jackets. It doesn’t look chique.

People are asking: Why a hotel in the Times Square Area? Answer: It’s just as close to the fabulous Alice+Olivia and DB Bistro Modern. Oh and let me tell you a secret about NYC. They have a curious way of transportation. You go deep down where no sunlight has ever been. And those underground corridors will take you anywhere in the city, fast and cheap.

Don’t ever judge a hotel by its location, judge it by its closet!!!