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1. Gansevoort – Meatpacking District- 18 Ninth Avenue

With panoramic views of Manhattan and the Hudson River, the Gansevoort is the epitome of luxury. Located in the chic Meatpacking District, this hotel has everything for your ultimate stay. Equipped with a rooftop pool, newly furnished rooms, Provocateur Nightclub and the relaxing Exhale spa, we think you will have a difficult time finding any faults during your stay.

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2. Yotel- 570 Tenth Avenue

Experience a first-class, Times Square hotel at an affordable price. Yotel’s signature purple lights can be seen throughout every inch of the futuristic hotel including their lounge, rooftop terrace (NYC’s largest outdoor hotel space) and the lobby (also known as “mission control”). Be sure to check out their $40 all you can eat and drink, weekend brunch on the outdoor terrace!

 

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3. The MAve -27th & Madison Avenue

This boutique hotel has a minimalistic feel with sleek bamboo hardwood floors, modern art, brightly painted bathrooms and pristine white duvets. Located on the legendary Madison Ave in the Flatiron District, this hotel is steps from the best shopping and dining NYC has to offer.

 

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4. The Peninsula – 700 5th Avenue at 55th St

The Peninsula New York is a hotel of grandeur and sophistication. Enjoy impeccable cuisine from the Peninsula New York’s signature restaurant, Clement; sip tea at the Gotham Lounge  or watch the sun set from the rooftop bar and terrace, Salon de Ning. If you are looking to relax, enjoy some time unwinding pool side or, at the award-winning Peninsula Spa.

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Enjoy the loft inspired accommodations of NU Hotel, located in the heart of Brooklyn. This hotel has an authentic artistic vibe with bright colours and urban touches. Each room is outfitted with unique pieces including hammocks, bunk beds and wall murals from NU Perspective artists. This eco-friendly hotel is complete with their own bar and lounge – Misdemeanor, where guests can enjoy Happy Hour before heading to their show at the Barclay Centre. NU Hotel helps you enjoy Brooklyn to the fullest.

We hope you enjoy your stay in New York City and if you have any other hotel recommendations please share in the comments below!

Giving is as Easy as a Scan & Tap

To raise awareness, eBay set up a pop-up shop at the intersection of 9^th and 14^th St in NYC this past week- where the public was invited to visit and browse a small selection of toys available to be donated. At the pop-up, members of the eBay team were on hand supplying free hot chocolate while showing consumers how to easily scan the QR codes associated with each gift. The donor has free reign over the type of toy donation they make to Toys of Tots, being able to pick the gender, age range & price point of the toy to be donated. The toy donations are then shipped out to children in need.

Everyone Can Get in on the Action

Let’s face it: not everyone has an smartphone (or lives in NYC), so in order to reach their goal, eBay has also set up a webpage for users to donate in the same fashion as the app. The webpage also facilitates easy sharing via social networks, assisting eBay in reaching the largest audience possible.

Everyone is familiar with the concept of a toy drive, but the logistics on such a project can be difficult and overwhelming. eBay has taken holiday giving to the next level making it just a little easier for everyone. Any time, any place, people can donate and make a difference. Even better, eBay delivers the toy to where it needs to be in remarkable time, often in an hour or less. Their goal this year is 25,000 toys (with toy matching donations being made by eBay).

What do you think: will mobile help boost consumer awareness and drive charity focused purchase conversions in the future? Sound off in the comments!