Luxe Beat Magazine JUNE 2015 | Page 43

Travel The Ludlow Terrace T he warmer months are finally upon us, which means it’s time to get outside and enjoy the sun, maybe even a drink or two. There’s no better place to do so than NYC! Unfortunately, everyone else has the same idea, and 8 million “Manhattanites” with cabin fever isn’t the most relaxing setting. Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. We’ve highlighted some great NYC hotels that offer the best private outdoor spaces in the city! This way you can enjoy the sun and cityscape views without the crowds! Refinery Rooftop atop Refinery Hotel Refinery Rooftop is 3,500 square feet with unobstructed, unparalleled views of the Empire State Building just blocks away. The rooftop features three distinct sections that transition seamlessly from a cozy interior space complete with fireplace, water feature, and wooden ceilings constructed out of wood salvaged from the original building’s water tank; to an expansive indoor/outdoor space capped by a retractable glass roof; to an outdoor terrace with playful porch swings and an Empire view second to none. Refinery Hotel is a former hat factory turned luxury hotel in New York City’s Garment District transformed a 1912 Neo-Gothic building into an industrial-chic hotel with refined public spaces in the lobby area, and a more industrial and raw elegance in the guest rooms and the rooftop bar. 63 West 38th Street between 5th and 6th Avenue The Ludlow Hotel This Lower East Side hotel is elegant and comfortable while capturing the vivid history and gritty, urban charm of the iconic neighborhood. While each of the 184 guestrooms enjoys Bowery Terrace Suite Shower