Four Seasons Hotel New York

We understand that the hotel has only been open for 2 weeks and hasn't yet got all it's services running, however that did not stop us experiencing a fabulous, but very simple lunch earlier today. We are tourists in NYC in the city for a few days and we'd just been cycling around Central Park so were in need of some food and a drink! We explained to the lady in charge that we weren't looking for a large meal more a snack, nonetheless she welcomed us warmly into the casual dining Garden Restaurant. We chose probably the simplest pasta dishes on the (mainly) Italian menu, my wife ordered Fusilli Bolognese and I ordered Spaghetti Pomodoro. Additionally we both ordered a Botanist gin cocktail. The latter was delicious, surprisingly for what was an embellished G&T, the flavours were beautiful. The various breads offered were very appropriate for Italian food and again great. However the stars of this ultra simple lunch was the pasta. Wow, the Pomodoro pasta was bursting with fresh cherry tomatoes and a lovely creamy sauce, I can't remember the last time I had such great pasta. My wife raved over her Bolognese ragu too. We finished the meal by sharing a tiramisu, which is often very ordinary, not this one! All in all a quick but awesome lunch. Definitely not cheap, but worth it. Interestingly a neighbouring table had I think the same spaghetti dish and complained that it was too salty for him, goes to show we all have different ideas of what's good. Service was attentive and friendly.

The Four Seasons New York has always been a favorite and it was a special joy to return and celebrate my daughter’s birthday. They pulled out all the stops to create an incredible and memorable stay, especially Johannes and the in room dining team who created the most incredible welcome amenity. The location, the gorgeous generous rooms, the good food, but above all the kindness and thoughtfulness of each member of the team make this truly a joy to return to. Usually I’m cautious about going to a new or reopening property too early but new GM Michael Dedera has worked his magic and reassembled the best of the best team. The Four Seasons New York is better than ever and we are already planning a return trip.

New York is not short of excellent hotels but the four seasons remains at the top of the pile for me. Yes, it’s not cheap….but nothing is in NY these days. Rooms are excellent but the service from staff and the many food options are all first class. Go and enjoy !