Jessica Colley Clarke

Jessica Colley Clarke

Jessica Colley Clarke is a freelance writer and curious traveler. She writes about food and drink, culture, the arts, people with compelling stories, and experiential travel.

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Four Seasons New York Downtown

Four Seasons New York Downtown

$$$ | New York | New York
The downtown sibling of the midtown luxury staple, this new Four Seasons opened its doors in September 2016.
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

$$$ | New York | Brooklyn
This highly anticipated Brooklyn newcomer opened its doors on the banks of the East River in February 2017.
Hyatt Centric Times Square

Hyatt Centric Times Square

$$$ | New York | New York City
This 54-story hotel on the edge of Times Square is the flagship of the Hyatt Centric brand.
6 Cheap Hotels With a Ton of Style

6 Cheap Hotels With a Ton of Style

A cheap price tag is often a warning sign: Style is being exchanged for affordability. Yet, there are a few surprises throughout New York that manage to ...
Four Seasons New York Downtown

Four Seasons New York Downtown

$$$ | New York | New York
The downtown sibling of the midtown luxury staple, this new Four Seasons opened its doors in September 2016.
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

$$$ | New York | Brooklyn
This highly anticipated Brooklyn newcomer opened its doors on the banks of the East River in February 2017.
Hyatt Centric Times Square

Hyatt Centric Times Square

$$$ | New York | New York City
This 54-story hotel on the edge of Times Square is the flagship of the Hyatt Centric brand.
The William Vale

The William Vale

$$ | New York | Brooklyn

Every room has a big balcony at The William Vale, a hotel towering 22 stories above low-rise Williamsburg

Walker Hotel Greenwich Village

Walker Hotel Greenwich Village

$$ | New York | New York

Among the ghosts of the literary salons and speakeasies of Greenwich Village, this boutique hotel with an Art Deco sensibility is set on a peaceful ...

Iroquois New York

Iroquois New York

$$ | NY | New York

Once the home of James Dean (he lived here for two years in the 1950s), the Iroquois is a historic hotel that dates back to 1899

The NoMad Hotel

The NoMad Hotel

$$ | New York | New York

Named after the emerging neighborhood where it’s located, this upscale-bohemian property was one of the most talked-about hotels when it opened ...

Wythe Hotel

Wythe Hotel

$$ | New York | Brooklyn

A former cooperage on the Brooklyn waterfront found new life as The Wythe Hotel, a stunner of a property for its Manhattan-skyline views and Brooklyn-sourced ...

Andaz 5th Avenue

Andaz 5th Avenue

$$$ | New York | New York

The sleek and spacious rooms at this modern hotel make you feel like you're inside of a New York loft, with floor-to-ceiling windows that look out over ...

6 Cheap Hotels With a Ton of Style

6 Cheap Hotels With a Ton of Style

A cheap price tag is often a warning sign: Style is being exchanged for affordability. Yet, there are a few surprises throughout New York that manage to ...
10 Hotels in Great Walking Neighborhoods

10 Hotels in Great Walking Neighborhoods

When your hotel is located in the right neighborhood, one of New York’s distinct pleasures is on your doorstep: getting lost on foot. These hotels are ...
Where To Drink In NYC Right Now

Where To Drink In NYC Right Now

From creative cocktail dens to boisterous beer halls to intimate wine bars, here are the 21 hippest drinking establishments in NYC right now.
10 Books to Read Before You Go to Paris

10 Books to Read Before You Go to Paris

Whether you've been a dozen times or you're planning your first trip to Paris, these 10 classic and contemporary titles are must-read portraits of the City of Light.
7 Reasons to Visit Cusco, Peru

7 Reasons to Visit Cusco, Peru

There's a lot to see in Cusco, home to countless layers of history, and today a fascinating cultural melting pot.
10 NYC Spots With Old World Glamour

10 NYC Spots With Old World Glamour

Looking for classic elegance in the city? Head to one of these NYC bars and eateries for a taste of service and sophistication from a bygone era.