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<\/a>\nThough it would cost a bit more, we had asked for a room on a floor above the 35th, insuring a magnificent view.\u00a0 But the hotel had overbooked, maybe for the New Year, and offered us one on just 18 instead.\u00a0 To make up for the disappointment, they gave us a suite — and one that included privileges at the Executive Club. Having now seen how the Other Half lives, I think I am beginning to understand what makes money so attractive.<\/p>\n
Here’s what our sitting room looked like, except that you can’t see the the foyer with its elegant little half-bath: Also not obvious are the hidden ports for electronics, or the portable controls for the sheers and the curtains on the windows.\u00a0 We operated these once, for the thrill of it, and then left them all open all the time, using Kowloon as our night-light.<\/p>\n On this trip we had begun seeing “Do Not Disturb” signs that operate electrically instead of relying on cards hung on the door. In this room, there’s a switch not just by the entrance, but another set by the bed so that you can change your preference without getting up.\u00a0 I would be surprised if the “Please Make Up Room” signal didn’t light up in the attendant’s room as well.<\/p>\n I reckon that the suite is about the size of our entire condo back in Seattle. It has two or three times as many chairs — and definitely three times as many television sets, once you notice the little one set into the mirrored wall at the foot of the tub. The walk-in closet is perhaps better called a dressing room:\u00a0 it’s large enough to have its own artwork.<\/p>\n The suite lacks a kitchen — but of course there’s an excellent one on the other end of the phone line. Also, there are complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea, an early, light supper, and snacks available at any hour, at the Executive Club.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n