check in for luxury » the standard, east village

Making this series official — check in for luxury (although I think it really started with my stay at The Upper House in Hong Kong last year!)

I used to live in the East Village many years ago, and during my last trip to New York City, I revisited my old stomping ground and checked into The Standard, East Village. The view alone is worth the stay. And if you could get a corner unit, even better. I had also been meaning to check out Chef David Chang's Momofuku restaurants in the East Village, so the location was perfect. His Ssäm Bar was quite good, full of big culinary flavors.

stay
The Standard, East Village
25 Cooper Square
New York, New York
USA

must-do
Wake up in time for sunrise (top photo), if even for just one morning.

tip

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TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

check in for luxury » sunset marquis, los angeles

last friday, my husband surprised me with a little birthday getaway. it's a tradition of ours, checking into hotels in our own city. just a quick roundup of images of the legendary west hollywood hotel, sunset marquis. it was my birthday weekend after all, refrained from taking too many photos! although i believe this could be a new series in the making – check in for luxury. a branch off of pw.travelogue. yes?

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

pw.travelogue » ch. 27 the upper house, hong kong

[chapter 27 / the upper house, hong kong] high above the hustle and bustle of the city - my room, aptly named the "upper suite", is seriously a little slice of heaven. what a view to wake up to in the morning... and how about the key holder that says "your home"? love, love, love. besides the many obvious reasons why the upper house is on top of my must-stay list, i have to point out they have the most courteous staff, ever. that, to me, speaks volumes. thank you the upper house AND tablet hotels for making my stay such a memorable experience, will definitely be checking back in!

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG