White Plains – a quiet, affluent suburb just outside New York City – offers just the kind of tranquillity you’re looking for after the hustle and bustle of the world’s city. By Car it’s a mere half an hour and by train it is a 40 minute ride to, Grand Central. White Plains is therefore an ideal base for experiencing the pulse of New York City from a relaxing, greenbelt setting.
In the heart of the city, the recently renovated Sonesta White Plains Downtown exudes understated elegance and friendly directness. The spacious, modern lobby is not just a place to check in: comfortable armchairs and a stylish designer bar make it the ideal spot for a drink or a friendly conversation. Breakfast is hearty, excellent by American standards – offering a variety of fresh fruit, traditional and trendy hot dishes and barista-quality coffee. Plus, the restaurant uses local, Hudson Valley ingredients, reducing the hotel’s ecological footprint.
A special interactive wall with coloring pages and thought provoking questions has also been added to the lobby, offering a fun activity for children and adults alike, especially during downtime such as check-in or check-out. According to Tripadvisor reviews, this small gesture is particularly popular with families.
The hotel’s private car park is right next to the building, making arrival and departure quick and easy. The newly renovated rooms and suites offer freshness, comfort and a clean design – the perfect combination of light tones and practical furnishings ensures a pleasant stay, whether for a single night or a longer visit. The refurbishment has been carried out with sustainability in mind, with rooms featuring recycled materials, energy-saving lighting and water-saving taps. Interconnecting rooms for families and ergonomic workstations for business travellers make the hotel ideal for families.
The Sonesta White Plains Downtown is popular not only with tourists, but also with business travelers and events. Modern, technologically equipped meeting rooms and meeting spaces provide the ideal venue for presentations, gatherings, training sessions or even small events – all in an elegant, yet relaxed American setting.
White Plains and its surroundings, as well as the Sonesta – where dogs are welcome – offer not only a great balance between the vibrancy of Manhattan and the tranquillity of the suburbs, but also a destination in its own right – whether it’s a long weekend, a business trip or a relaxing stop on a grand American tour, Sonesta White Plains is sure to provide the perfect space to reconnect.
Zoltán M. Érsek