October 14, 2012

C-Mon Giveaway Extravaganza: LP New York City.

Hey Folks:

My latest travel tome (co-authored with the very awesome Brandon Presser and Cristian Bonetto) is now out, and it covers none other than NYC. I wrote the sections on Brooklyn, the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Central Park and Harlem. (Charles Pan-Fried Chicken, FTW!!!) It also contains what has to be the single best hotel review I’ve ever penned in my life:

Hotel Williamsburg: This hipster hotel on the fringes of Williamsburg was a work in progress at press time, and like the second Death Star in the Empire Strikes Back, not fully operational. (It opened, behind schedule, in late 2011.) It’s insufferably chic, with tiny, minimalist rooms with glass-walled bathrooms — a stunning opportunity to see your traveling companion on the pooper. There is a large pool surrounded by design-conscious loungers, a too-cool-for school vinyl library, two bars and a restaurant. Overall an attractive spot, but pricey given the less-than-convenient location.

Thank god for Lonely Planet, ‘cuz those aren’t the sort of details you can get in the luxury rags. Credit for the Star Wars joke goes to my partner-in-crime, Celso, who is always handy with a turn of phrase. In the meantime, this handy little guide (a $20 value) could be yours for F-R-E-E. Just leave a comment below.

xox,
C.

22 comments

October 14, 2012 - 2:14 pm Alissa

Please tell me you managed to work Star Wars references into ALL the reviews.

October 14, 2012 - 11:47 pm TBD

headed there in a month, this would come in handy

October 14, 2012 - 11:48 pm c-monster

Alissa: Now that woulda been too cool for words…

October 15, 2012 - 9:01 am Gordon Hatt

Need a copy of LP New York City!

October 15, 2012 - 9:06 am Julie Yeh

Hi,

I haven’t been back to visit New York in 15 years. Would love to take my kids there to visit for the first time with a good guide book.

October 15, 2012 - 9:12 am GiovanniGF

I’ve lived in NYC for nearly 20 years, so I’m just commenting in the hopes that you’ll accidentally give me your Lonely Planet Guide to Peru instead.

October 15, 2012 - 10:32 am David Thalenberg

Hi there! Great stuff! Would love a copy for my trip this coming spring!!

October 15, 2012 - 10:55 am ann tracy

we’re trying to plan a trip to NY soon…it would be the bomb to win it!

October 15, 2012 - 11:02 am Dave

Working as a liaison for foreign students and vistors to Philadelphia (mainly from Asia), LP has always been a primary resource. The New York edition would be a welcome addition.

October 15, 2012 - 11:14 am Robert S. Robbins

I’m going to NYC in two weeks. I live close enough to the city to make frequent day trips but not so close that New Yorkers invade my little city.

October 15, 2012 - 12:38 pm David

That’d be pretty sweet. I’ve never been to NYC.

October 15, 2012 - 12:47 pm Kent Foster

I am interested in the newest LP NYC. Is the Hotel Gershwin still in business? That was the go-to place back in the day: $22 dorm beds

October 15, 2012 - 12:59 pm Matthias

going to new york for the first time in my life in july2013…can’t wait!

October 15, 2012 - 2:12 pm Dan

I’m heading to New York this December. It would definitely come in handy!

I went there about 6 years ago, didn’t really feel like I got to take it all in. This time around spending a few weeks.

October 15, 2012 - 4:30 pm DanH

I am planning to visit sometime this spring. This book would be a great help.

October 15, 2012 - 6:42 pm Joe

Crazy times I’ve had in NYC.

Please send me some Fatty Cue.

October 15, 2012 - 8:10 pm sarah

Going to NYC next year, would love to win the book!

October 15, 2012 - 10:01 pm Natalia W

I’m thinking of heading down for a few weeks for the first time, from Montreal!! I’m so excited!

October 15, 2012 - 10:08 pm Wang LiQin

Lonely planet is awesome, I have many from Asia, but none from the USA, hoping to snag one

October 16, 2012 - 5:50 am Besudesu

How can I get your job? ;P

October 18, 2012 - 4:17 pm c-monster

Hey Everyone: Thanks for leaving your comments. The winner will be announced shortly. xox, C.

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October 14, 2012 - 2:14 pm Alissa

Please tell me you managed to work Star Wars references into ALL the reviews.
October 14, 2012 - 11:47 pm TBD

headed there in a month, this would come in handy
October 14, 2012 - 11:48 pm c-monster

Alissa: Now that woulda been too cool for words…
October 15, 2012 - 9:01 am Gordon Hatt

Need a copy of LP New York City!
October 15, 2012 - 9:06 am Julie Yeh

Hi,

I haven’t been back to visit New York in 15 years. Would love to take my kids there to visit for the first time with a good guide book.
October 15, 2012 - 9:12 am GiovanniGF

I’ve lived in NYC for nearly 20 years, so I’m just commenting in the hopes that you’ll accidentally give me your Lonely Planet Guide to Peru instead.
October 15, 2012 - 10:32 am David Thalenberg

Hi there! Great stuff! Would love a copy for my trip this coming spring!!
October 15, 2012 - 10:55 am ann tracy

we’re trying to plan a trip to NY soon…it would be the bomb to win it!
October 15, 2012 - 11:02 am Dave

Working as a liaison for foreign students and vistors to Philadelphia (mainly from Asia), LP has always been a primary resource. The New York edition would be a welcome addition.
October 15, 2012 - 11:14 am Robert S. Robbins

I’m going to NYC in two weeks. I live close enough to the city to make frequent day trips but not so close that New Yorkers invade my little city.
October 15, 2012 - 12:38 pm David

That’d be pretty sweet. I’ve never been to NYC.
October 15, 2012 - 12:47 pm Kent Foster

I am interested in the newest LP NYC. Is the Hotel Gershwin still in business? That was the go-to place back in the day: $22 dorm beds
October 15, 2012 - 12:59 pm Matthias

going to new york for the first time in my life in july2013…can’t wait!
October 15, 2012 - 2:12 pm Dan

I’m heading to New York this December. It would definitely come in handy!

I went there about 6 years ago, didn’t really feel like I got to take it all in. This time around spending a few weeks.
October 15, 2012 - 4:30 pm DanH

I am planning to visit sometime this spring. This book would be a great help.
October 15, 2012 - 6:42 pm Joe

Crazy times I’ve had in NYC.

Please send me some Fatty Cue.
October 15, 2012 - 8:10 pm sarah

Going to NYC next year, would love to win the book!
October 15, 2012 - 10:01 pm Natalia W

I’m thinking of heading down for a few weeks for the first time, from Montreal!! I’m so excited!
October 15, 2012 - 10:08 pm Wang LiQin

Lonely planet is awesome, I have many from Asia, but none from the USA, hoping to snag one
October 16, 2012 - 5:50 am Besudesu

How can I get your job? ;P
October 18, 2012 - 4:17 pm c-monster

Hey Everyone: Thanks for leaving your comments. The winner will be announced shortly. xox, C.
November 5, 2012 - 4:21 pm Pingback: Miscellany. 11.05.12. « C-MONSTER.net