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Bars and Lounges
King Cole Bar and Lounge
Maxfield Parrish's famous mural of Old King
Cole, rich mahogany paneling, and sumptuous
seating set the stage for New York's most famous
hotel bar, which has only been admitting women
since 1950. Lush, luxurious, and very expensive,
the soft piano music sets a mood that makes it
easy to clinch a deal or spark a romance.
• St. Regis Hotel, 2 East 55th St, between
5th & Madison Aves
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212 753 4500
King Cole Bar
Forty-Four
Located in the heart of Manhattan's Midtown, the Royalton launched a legion of
boutique-style imitations when it first opened in 1988. A $17.5 million renovation to
the lobby, bar, and restaurant in 2007 bid adieu to the post-modern Philippe Starck
interior. Forty-Four is now cozy, with elements of brass, steel, wood, velvet, suede,
and fur, while Brasserie 44 is a light, airy space with teak banquettes and cream-
colored leather.
• Royalton Hotel, 44 West 44th St
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212 944 8844
