Jumeirah Essex House Top Pick!

OUT Review

Art Deco landmark has stood sentry over Central Park since 1931, but recent Jumeirah spruce up (to the tune of ninety mill) has elevated it in class. On the formal side, but that's hardly a surprise given the location and the Dubai money behind it. Strong commitment to gay clientele. Best deals are interior rooms, but spectacular park views do tempt the upgrade. Plenty of polished wood and marble, plus puffy comforters, requisite high-tech goodies. South Gate for in-house posh dining, or luxuriate over afternoon tea in the burnished Lobby Lounge. Even more pampered are your pets: a Canine Turndown program includes a sumptuous Wagwear dog bed or fleece-lined “Tee Pee Hound Lounge”, dog treats created by the Executive Pastry Chef, food and water bowls, plus an exclusive gift bag complete with a plush Jumeirah Essex House logoed fleece blanket and loaner collars and leashes to keep your pup fashionable -- all for free!