It’s Spring — in These NYC Hotel Lobbies (Even if it Still Feels Like Winter Outdoors)
I doubt I’m alone in saying I’ve been counting the hours, the minutes, the seconds to the arrival of spring.
By Siberian standards — but New York isn’t Irkutsk. And when you rack up the days that failed to break 30 degrees, couple them with more than 56 inches of snow and throw in a Polar Vortex or two, Winter 2013-14 was brutal.
Even if the snow doesn’t cease on March 20, we’ve crossed the seasonal divide.
To celebrate the official start of spring, I visited several midtown hotels known for their flowers, camera in hand. Looks like yellow is the color of spring this year.
Blooming at the Quin
Open less than six months, The Quin quickly established itself as a go-to hotel to see spectacular blooms.
Tulips at the Plaza
Not everything on this table in front of the Palm Court at The Plaza is in bloom — but hey, spring’s just getting started.
Taking it outdoors at the Peninsula
The flower show at The Peninsula starts outdoors with more blooms inside (yellow, naturally).
Flowers in the Pierre Rotunda room
Yellow’s not the only color in town — at least, not at The Pierre.
Want more? The annual Macy’s Flower Show at Macy’s Herald Square runs March 23 through April 6 this year.
Thanks for the eye candy. Images to lift the spirits. And it is invigorating to live in a place where the seasons do change, eventually.
Thanks, Deborah. Isn’t spring great?
Lovely! We’ve still got tons of snow, so the pops of color are especially well-received. 🙂
Thanks, Jessie. Snow just doesn’t cut it in April!
I never thought of going to hotels to look at flower displays. What a great idea when it is cold and miserable outside. Thanks for sharing.
I love hotel flowers. They’re one of the city’s great free amenities. Thanks, Mary
Love flowers! Hotels always make art of them.
I’ve always loved seasonal hotel lobby displays. And how hopeful these flowers are after this long winter!