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A hotel · Midtown · on four New York Dearest lists

Lotte New York Palace

Only if. The regal tree stands brightly in the middle of the courtyard, surrounded by twinkling lights wrapped around the nearby shrubbery.

Address
455 Madison Ave Directions
Subway
E, F to 5 Av/53 St, 3 min
Website
lottenypalace.com

Lotte New York Palace, in my photographs

Two more from my visits
  • A large red and gold Christmas tree stands beneath a glass and iron courtyard structure decorated for the holidays.
    Christmas
  • A lit Christmas tree stands in the courtyard entrance of the Lotte New York Palace hotel at night.
    Christmas · After dark

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Lotte New York Palace is a luxury Midtown hotel known for being a favorite of President Obama and a slew of celebrities. Or perhaps it looks familiar to you from Gossip Girl?

Regardless, during the holiday season the real star of the show is the embellished tree in the hotel’s courtyard. Ornate and majestic, the Christmas tree is a scenic five-minute walk from the Rockefeller Center, making it an easy addition to your holiday itinerary.

If you’re a die hard Gossip Girl fan and are looking for the full holiday experience consider booking a night at Lotte New York Palace.

Lotte New York Palace is a luxury hotel known for being a favorite of President Obama and a slew of celebrities.

What I wrote thereFold it away

Lotte New York Palace is a luxury hotel known for being a favorite of President Obama and a slew of celebrities. Or perhaps it looks familiar to you from Gossip Girl? Regardless, during the holiday season the real star of the show is the embellished tree in the hotel’s courtyard. Ornate and majestic, the Christmas decorations never cease to impress.

Lotte New York Palace is a luxury hotel in Midtown Manhattan and every year flocks of folks go out of their way to swing by for pictures.

What I wrote thereFold it away

Any Gossip Girl fans in the house? If so, then this next spot might look familiar to you. In the show, this is where Chuck Bass and the Van Der Woodsen live in the first few seasons. To everyone else, this is one of the best NYC Christmas photo spots.

Lotte New York Palace is a luxury hotel in Midtown Manhattan and every year flocks of folks go out of their way to swing by for pictures. The regal tree stands brightly in the middle of the courtyard, surrounded by twinkling lights wrapped around the nearby shrubbery.

Visitors are allowed in the courtyard, so make sure to have plenty of storage on your camera while you check out one of the best NYC Christmas photo spots.

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