The Ritz Carlton at Battery Park was the ultimate in luxury. The night before and the night of my wedding, I stayed there and it was the best choice of hotel I could have made. From the staff to the room to the amenities, it was perfection. Their famous beds lived up to the hype, with freshly laundered sheets and the most comfortable mattress and pillow EVER. Thanks to that, I was a well-rested and bright-eyed bride.
If you ever book here, ask for the Harbor View. It's breathtaking is all I can say. Since I know now, I can say nothing was more New York to me than waking up and looking out on the harbor, the sun rising and the boats chugging while the Statue of Liberty emerged through the clearing mist. Nothing.
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