When I first entered my King Room, I immediately felt a sense of comfort. It was decorated like many of the hotel rooms I'd experienced growing up — cushy and traditional, with a slightly elevated flair, unlike anything I'd choose for my own home. And that's a good thing. I love that kind of hotel room because they make me feel like I've embarked on a special experience and occasion outside of my regular day-to-day. And isn't that what we hope to feel when we travel?
I was drawn right away to the art-deco chandelier above the bed with dozens of dangling crystals that caught beams of natural light streaming in from the window. In comparison to some of the funkier hotels I've experienced in Manhattan like the Ace Hotel or the Beekman, Park South is much more classically elegant. As such, I found it to attract a slightly older demographic.
The room was perfectly sized, with enough space to move around freely, but not so large that the furniture made the room feel sparse, or like I'd been upgraded to a gigantic suite.
The bathroom was clean and bright, with excellent water pressure. I loved the citrus and sandalwood toiletries by high-end home decor designer Jonathan Adler.