How does the Hotel Mela differ from other boutique hotels in NYC?
We don’t just consider ourselves a boutique hotel, nor a lifestyle hotel, but a luxury hotel with a residential-like style. The focus is detail. Across the beds — which are Sealy pillow-tops — are chenille throws to enhance the look of the 310 thread count duvet cover and hypo-allergenic comforter and pillows. Touches such as two different style lamps and fabrics and upholstery of various colors, patterns and textures give the rooms an eclectically sophisticated look and a warmer, more inviting personality. Even the size of our lobby creates an atmosphere that’s intimate and exclusive with its burnt orange banquette posed in front of the reception desk and the concierge desk, which we refer to as our “Desires Desk,” nestled discreetly near the elevators. In fact, our Desires Desk is another aspect that sets us apart from other properties because it is an extension of the Your Desires Guest Program, in which we customize guests’ stays by ensuring their favorite beverage and snack is i
