Concierge advice
That make sense to me...but....I sorta feel like a dork, since I've never done this before. I'm going to be calling today, but I have some questions. When I get there, do I then make a point of seeking them out and tipping them for doing that for us? How much? Or...is there a fee involved? |
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| I would advise that you just go to Central Park yourself - forget about the concierge.
Go to the southeast corner of Central Park (5th Ave. & 53rd St.). This is right near The Plaza Hotel and F.A.O. Schwarz Toy Store and there's a big gold statue of something (I forget what). There are always tons of carriages at this corner of the park - this is where they pick up and drop off people. I can't advise as to the price of the carriage rides... but I recall them being pricey. In 4 months I never did take a ride. There's also a skating rink in Central Park during the winter... if you want to take your skates. The Central Park Zoo is also excellent and admission is cheap ~$10 per person. I went in March, but I imagine it would be open in February too. |
| Hi,
I would agree, just go to Central Park South (which is 59th not 53rd St) and pick your carriage for your ride. The prices for a ride are set by distance and are posted on the carriage, just like the taxis. They are not cheap, but it is a great experience. How long are you going to be in the city? I lived in Manhattan for 16 years and still work in Manhattan. PM me if you would like some suggestions about what to see/do from a born and bred New Yorker's perspective. Have a great time and I hope our freezing cold temperatures break before you get here! Kathie |
| Thanks! We will be in NY the 14th - 17th. I thought you needed to reserve a carriage ahead of time. That's great if we don't have to. My daughter (who is not a child...she's almost 21) and I are so excited about this trip. I wanted to take her for a carriage ride and then lunch at Tavern on the Green. We're makin' memories!!!! |
| Deb,
You are going to have a blast! Enjoy! |
| Yeah, oops 59th St.
You can go into the lobby of the Plaza and check it out, too. High Tea at the Plaza is a big deal, but very very expensive. Kathie - what ever happened with the Plaza? I haven't been to NYC in 2 years, and when I was there they were possibly going to close but there was a big "save the plaza" campaign. At the Southwest corner of Central Park is Columbus Circle, which is also neat. The Shops at Columbus Circle are neat to check out (and it's a mall, so it would be a good place to warm up and do some window shopping). |
debcram wrote: Next week my daughter and I are going to NY. I want to take her for a carriage ride in Central Park.
That might be more of a punishment in this weather. I think you're safer to play it by ear when you get there in case the weather doesn't allow. |
| Hi,
The Plaza Hotel is currently closed and undergoing renovation/conversion. The Central Park South side of the building (the side with the park views) will be high-end condos and the 58th St. side of the building will be a much smaller hotel operation, which will be managed by the Fairmont Group when it opens sometime later this year. The main entrance to the hotel will stay on 5th Ave. The Palm Court, Oak Room and Oak bar will remain intact and will reopen when the rest of the building does. Hope this answers the question and unfortunately no tea at the Plaza right now!! Kathie |
| Anywhere else for high tea? |
| Hi,
High Tea suggestions are as follows: Ritz Carlton Hotel, 50 Central Park South - Star Lounge Lowell Hotel , 28 E. 63rd St. - Pembrooke Room Pierre Hotel - 2 E. 61st St - The Rotunda Four Season Hotel - 57 E. 57th St. - TY St. Regis - 2 E. 55th St - Astor Court All are good choices for High Tea, which takes place between 3 and 5:30/6pm. All are also VERY expensive, minimum $25 to as high as $40 ++ per person, plus tax and tip. To me London is the place to do High Tea, not NYC. I would suggest going to one of the "neighborhoods" and going to a local place where you can get great atmosphere for a lot less money. Think Katz's on the lower east side for Jewish Deli, Chinatown in lower Manhattan for asian, upper west side for a wide array of all types of eating. Just my opinion. I know you will have a great time no matter what you do!! Kathie |
| There was a place called "Tea & Sympathy" 108 Greenwich Ave. http://www.teaandsympathynewyork.com/ (British-run, right next door to their Fish & Chips place called "A Salt and Battery"). Tea & Sympathy came highly recommended - though I never did get there. They might have a nice high tea at a more reasonable price.
Thanks for the info about The Plaza - interesting! |
| That looks so cute! This weekend, I'm going to sit down and make a list of these places. I just made our lunch reservations at Tavern on the Green for Friday. Afterward, we seek out a handsome cab. I'm so excited!!!! |
Have a wonderful time and make lots of great memories  |
| Sounds like a great trip, Deb! I hope you have a wonderful time. |
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