Talk of the Town: Introducing Cassa Hotel and Residences in New York

There's a new architectural landmark in New York City's Midtown and it's getting lots of press love. A luxury condo hotel with a prime location near Fifth and Madison Avenue shopping and the bright lights of Broadway's theatre district, the Cassa Hotel and Residences has 165 refined guest rooms. Here's what The New York Times has to say about this new breed of condo hotels: "Room service on demand from a celebrity chef. A maid to make the bed with fresh linens every day and leave a chocolate on your pillow at night... All yours with the purchase of a luxury condo." But even if you're not in the market for a Manhattan condo, you're guaranteed to appreciate the service and amenities at this sophisticated hotel. Here's the skinny from The Globe and Mail:

Lower Manhattan's hotel boom is trickling up to Midtown with the opening of Cassa Hotel and Residences. Unlike blander hotels in the Times Square neighbourhood, Cassa has a whiff of European minimalism with exclusive guest amenities such as an in-room Dean and Deluca snack bar, the Cassa Care babysitting program and daily fresh flower delivery upon request. Art and architecture buffs will appreciate the polished, black volcanic walls in the lobby and the Rizzoli and Taschen design books in the rooms... Introductory rates start from $287 a night.

Take advantage of the Sneak Peek Special Offer, available until December 30, 2010, and get savings depending on the length of stay. Stay 2 Nights, Save 10%; Stay 3 Nights, Save 15%; Stay 4+ Nights, Save 20%. (2-night minimum stay and 1-night non-refundable deposit required. Rates are based on double occupancy and subject to room availability; blackout dates may apply.)