Rock, Paper, Scissors - Hip Nostalgia
November 10, 2009
If you are going to stay in New York City, the Ace is definitely where the social scene-sters hang. The Ace's lobby always seems to be buzzing. The rooms are really cool ... no cheesy faux painting here, and forget the mauve upholstery! My room had some sort of screen-printed mural that spoke of days gone by. I guess iconic hip nostalgia would sum it up, logos and characters from my childhood that somehow immediately brought me back to the times when Pop Rocks were enough to get the excitement level to a ten. You may or may not identify with these characters depending on your age … the Dr. Suess fish, Mr. Kool Aid, ET, a Smurf as ET’s conscious (look close), etc.
The coolest thing about the Ace’s decorative philosophy is that every room is unique. You’re not staying at some corporate hotel where theme is set for all 200 rooms in a board room somewhere, you’re staying at a hotel that feels more like a friends house with really great art and taste. Not pretentious or snooty, but sleek and comfortable.
Check it out when you are in NYC, and if not, they have other locales!
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