DJ Poolside at The Grace Hotel New York City

Treats! called out Manhattan's Grace Hotel, located in the theater district on W. 45th St near Sixth Avenue. "The tepid waters, incandescent lighting, potent cocktails, florid bikinis and great music makes for a perfect watery fete anytime—even when it’s 10 degrees outside."

For certain the Grace's 22-foot, heated shallow pool with swim-up bar, a live DJ five nights a week and stadium seating with throw pillow is a vision to behold. Architect Lindy Roy has cleverly maximized the hotel's 139 mid-to-closet-sized rooms with built-in furnishings, platform beds with luggage storage below; and tables that roll out of the way. Writes NYMag:

There are even rooms stacked with four bunk beds or with a twin suspended over a queen-sized bed, perfect for packing in gangs of friends. Unadorned bathrooms have jarring, door-less showers.  A smattering of frills like flat-screen TVs, WiFi internet, Egyptian cotton linens, and binders stocked with delivery menus make up for the skimped amenities.

Note, the gym has two bikes and a rowing machine. But poolside, the livin' is easy and sexy.

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NYC's Hurricane Club | Island Paradise With Paper Umbrellas

Not since Trader Vic's shut down in New York more than 20 years ago, has Manhattan enjoyed sophisticated cocktails with paper umbrellas. Fresh-cut palm fronds, orchids, and island flora convince New Yorkers and world travelers that they've been teleported to an island paradise. 

No word on svelte dancing girls, but The Hurricane Room's Bar is conceived by James Beard Foundation award-winning pastry chef Richard Leach, who also oversees the cocktail menu. 

Numbered and not named, the libation list is comprised of heavenly aphrodisiacs like carmelized bananas, mango, vanilla beans and sour cherries. Ah yes, passion fruit is on the menu. We recommend that you don't buy the coconut bra unless sober. No it's not a drink. via Luxist

A Sexy Voyeurism: New York's High Line, The Standard Hotel & the Whole Darn Neighborhood

Welcome to New York's new High Line urban park, anchored at 14th Street by the sexy new Standard Hotel. These open-for-business NYC destinations have a thriving and incestuous relationship in the making.

Viewer discretion has always been advised at Standard Hotels. Sex is part of their brand DNA. But now Stan D'Arde, the hotel's blogger, is asking 'patrons' to document their latest erotic escapdes on the blog.

Viewer discretion is advised at Standard HotelsPurple Diary shot Paz de lat Huerta and Juliana Balestin in the Standard.

Nude photos can be emailed to the hotel, or . . . uploaded directly onto the Standard's Facebook page. Why Not!!!

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