{"id":20886,"date":"2020-01-27T13:52:19","date_gmt":"2020-01-27T17:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=20886"},"modified":"2020-02-19T11:48:25","modified_gmt":"2020-02-19T15:48:25","slug":"valentines-day-apartment-getaways-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/27\/valentines-day-apartment-getaways-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"Valentine\u2019s Day Apartment Getaways & More in NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Grab your love and head to NYC for an unforgettable Valentine\u2019s Day trip!<\/p><\/div>\n

Valentine\u2019s Day<\/strong> is fast approaching and you need to impress that special someone. Looking for ideas that combine romance, creativity, sophistication and adventure? A trip to New York City<\/strong> will definitely combine all of those things. We\u2019re thinking an apartment getaway that is a destination in itself, mouthwatering cuisine, a romantic show and an iconic backdrop for a Valentine\u2019s kiss photo op should do the trick. We\u2019ve got some inspiration to help you plan an epic Valentine\u2019s Day in NYC\u2026<\/p>\n

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A romantic setting like NYC\u2019s Central Park is the perfect spot to pop the question this Valentine\u2019s Day! (Photo credit: pixabay)<\/p><\/div>\n

A Romantic Dinner for Two<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s said the way to someone\u2019s heart is through their stomach, luckily NYC<\/strong> is known for its impressive food scene. For a day celebrating love and romance you need a special spot. For the NYC fanatic try a famous spot like the Central Park Boathouse<\/strong> and dine on scrumptious cuisine lakeside while row boats and gondolas ferry couples under Bow Bridge and across the lake in Manhattan\u2019s enchanting Central Park. Also located in bucolic Central Park is the landmark restaurant Tavern on the Green<\/strong> where you can enjoy upscale dining in an elegant setting with wood beamed ceilings and multiple hearths.<\/p>\n

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A romantic dinner at one of NYC\u2019s finest restaurants is sure to win over your lover (Photo credit: http:\/\/la-grenouille.com\/)<\/p><\/div>\n

For classic fine dining with waiters in jackets, La Grenouille <\/strong>is sure to impress with haute French cuisine in plush surroundings with legendary floral arrangements. For Valentine\u2019s Day the atmosphere will be filled with flowers, candles, pink champagne and a sumptuous dinner menu. For something a little less fancy but still thoughtfully impressive, try a cute brunch spot. If you\u2019re single grab your besties, if you\u2019re spoken for grab your significant other, and head to Greenpoint, Brooklyn for a low-key, trendy yet romantic bottomless brunch at the aptly named\u00a0Milk & Roses<\/strong> with an intimate library setting of walls lined with books, cozy red booths to canoodle in and live music. Check our blog on budget-friendly Valentine\u2019s ideas<\/a> for more inspiration.<\/p>\n

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Pick a cozy romantic spot to celebrate Valentine\u2019s Day in NYC (Photo credit: pxfuel)<\/p><\/div>\n

For the romantic film buff with a sweet tooth, take your date to Cafe Lalo<\/strong> on the Upper West Side where scenes from the movie You\u2019ve Got Mail <\/em>with Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks were filmed. Here you\u2019ll find cafe style offerings from Belgian waffles to organic vegetarian dishes and a seemingly endless selection of delectable desserts.<\/p>\n

Have<\/strong> Drinks with Ambiance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re single or taken having a drink in an intimate atmosphere will give you the valentine\u2019s vibe. Rose Bar<\/strong> in Gramercy is appropriately named and you can find plenty of singles sipping on a cocktail behind the large velvet curtains of this hip hangout on the ground floor of the Gramercy Park Hotel.<\/strong> The spot turns into a club after 9pm so you can keep the vibe going late into the night. For drinks with a view, head to one of the city\u2019s many rooftop bars.<\/p>\n

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Rent this loft vacation rental (NY-12330) in NYC\u2019s lovely Gramercy neighborhood for Valentine\u2019s Day<\/p><\/div>\n

This 1 bedroom vacation rental in the Gramercy section of Manhattan<\/a> lets you live (albeit temporarily) in a real New York City loft <\/strong>like you\u2019ve seen in movies, and right on Park Avenue too! Set in the lovely Gramercy neighborhood, this apartment getaway is conveniently within walking distance of Rose Bar and many top restaurants. The apartment has a roomy king size bed<\/strong> and a fully equipped kitchen in case you plan to prepare a post Valentine\u2019s Day breakfast for your sweetheart. It’s location places you close to Madison Square Park and the famous Flatiron Building so you have famed NYC spots right outside your door.<\/p>\n

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Treat your love to a sweet getaway to NYC for Valentine\u2019s Day (Photo credit:Unsplash)<\/p><\/div>\n

Air\u2019s Champagne Parlor (127 Macdougal Street) has a dimly-lit seductive ambiance for an evening of champagne, oysters and caviar. Cruise around Manhattan and impress your date or just drink yourself silly on a Valentine\u2019s Day Yacht Party Cruise. Check out Hornblower Cruises & Events<\/strong> sailings on Feb 14 and 15th with multiple bars, dance floors and two levels of music. Classic Harbor Lines<\/strong>\u2019 yacht Manhattan II<\/em> offers a more intimate Valentine\u2019s Champagne Tasting Cruise<\/strong> where you\u2019ll taste a variety of champagnes cruising by lower Manhattan sights\u00a0with chocolate covered strawberries as the finale. You can book on their website, cruises leave from Chelsea Piers. While you\u2019re near the Hudson River don\u2019t miss a romantic sunset over the water or check out our blog on other perfect spots to catch a NYC sunset<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Take a gourmet cooking class in NYC with your partner for some Valentine\u2019s fun (Photo credit: industrious)<\/p><\/div>\n

Get Creative Together<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a creative type, try a chocolate or dessert making class. Tache Artisan Chocolates<\/strong> will bring the class to you so you can get expert chocolate making tips right in the kitchen of your rented apartment! You can learn techniques from the likes of trained French pastry chef Simon Herfray<\/strong>, owner of Atelier Sucre NYC<\/a> (104 E 7th St) which offers classes year round on pastry making to create exquisite desserts plus wine and dessert tasting events pairing decadent pastries with fabulous French wines. Book one of their Valentine\u2019s Sweet Night classes (Feb 13-15) and learn how to make a delectable heart shaped chocolate mousse cake topped with fruits, and heart shaped cookies you and your Valentine can decorate together – made with love!<\/p>\n

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A romantic-themed Broadway show like Phantom of the Opera is a must for Valentine\u2019s Day in NYC (Photo credit: pxfuel.com)<\/p><\/div>\n

For something out of the ordinary, Camaje Bistro<\/strong> (85 Macdougal St) hosts cooking classes to make the perfect Valentine\u2019s meal and Dining in the Dark<\/strong> events on a regular basis where you dine blindfolded focusing on your other senses for a tantalizing experience. For more ideas read our blog on romantic activities to do in the Big Apple<\/a>.<\/p>\n

See a Seductive Theater Show<\/strong><\/p>\n

If your date is a theater lover, book tickets to a show with a romantic theme like Phantom of the Opera<\/strong>\u2019s timeless tale of obsession and unrequited love or a risqu\u00e9 cabaret and burlesque show like Le Scandal <\/strong>at Laurie Beechman Theater where you\u2019ll be entertained by contortionists, dancers, and trapeze artists while you drink and dine.<\/p>\n

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The NYC set of Moulin Rouge the Musical is decked out in Valentine\u2019s red (photo credit: Matthew Murphy)<\/p><\/div>\n

Moulin Rouge the Musical<\/strong> is another top contender that will transport you to a world of splendor and romance. The sultry red stage set and cabaret dancers are very Valentine-esque. This \u201ctheatrical celebration of truth, beauty, freedom and -above all- love\u201d sets the mood of the holiday perfectly. Speaking of setting the mood, for an unforgettable trip to the Big Apple you need the perfect accommodation with character, classic style and a romantic ambiance.<\/p>\n

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This brownstone alcove studio vacation rental in Harlem (NY-17657) is full of classic charm and romance<\/p><\/div>\n

You\u2019ll find all three in this alcove studio vacation rental in a historic brownstone in Harlem<\/a>. Maybe it\u2019s the dark wood details or the decorative fireplace<\/strong>, but this accommodation is intimate and enchanting, harking back to another era with opulent antique furnishings<\/strong> and a claw foot tub<\/strong> to soak in. Just a few stops away along the 2 and 3 subway line you\u2019ll find Central\u00a0Park, Times Square and 34th Street.<\/p>\n

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The top of the Empire State Building is an iconic spot especially for Valentine\u2019s Day (Photo credit: Unsplash)<\/p><\/div>\n

Iconic Locations for Lovers<\/strong><\/p>\n

NYC is filled with romantic spots and iconic locations from movies and famous photos sure to leave your date breathless. In the films An Affair to Remember,<\/em> Love Affair<\/em>, and Sleepless in Seattle<\/em>, lovers meet at the top of the Empire State Building<\/a>, so it has fittingly become the place for a marriage proposal. There\u2019s even a Valentine\u2019s Day contest to be one of the lucky couples to get married at the top of this landmark. Not ready to commit? You can still get tickets and enjoy a romantic visit with an Instagram-worthy view and a late night saxophone player. The building will be decked out with dynamic heartbeat lighting in honor of Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

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Rent this 1 bedroom vacation rental (NY-16771) in Midtown East with a luxurious spa right in the building for some couple\u2019s relaxation<\/p><\/div>\n

Within walking distance of the Empire State Building you can slumber in this 1 bedroom vacation rental in Midtown East<\/a> with a luxurious king size bed<\/strong> in a building with hotel-style amenities.\u00a0 Make use of the full kitchen to prepare a romantic dinner in the privacy of your apartment and keep your favorite bottle of wine or champagne chilled for this special occasion in the convenient wine refrigerator<\/strong>. The building features a gym<\/strong>, indoor pool<\/strong> and lobby bar with romantic fireplace. Book a spa day at the luxurious Turkish hammam<\/strong> on-site.<\/p>\n

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