The state was originally inhabited by local Native American groups yet early in the 17th century the land was contended for by French and Dutch nationals headed by Henry Hudson. The Dutch assembled forts in the place where today the capital of Albany, seizing Albany and Manhattan only to be over taken by the British in 1664. New York only became a state of the United States Constitution after the Revolutionary War in 1788 on July 26 being named as the 11th State.
Although the cities in New York State are extremely first world the city plans designed the inclusion of city parks and green belts perhaps the most famous being Central Park found in the heart of New York City. However the state boasts two enormous parks one being the Adirondack Park and the other Catskill Park the later presenting 700,000 acres of untouched lands where bobcats, minks, fishers and an estimated 400 black bears reside. Wonderful uninterrupted walks, picnics and hikes are to be had throughout all the parks each showing off their own innocent charms and ancient characteristics.
Transportation is not an issue in New York as the state possesses one of the most developed and extensive networks in the country. The superb train networks and river systems have served the state extremely well, today however the trains are by far the more utilised transport, linking every city and in fact the entire country. New York City runs a 24 hour subway system that connects with the train systems, the city is among one of the only a few cities in the world that run a 24 hour subway system. Those who are travelling by plane the state offers countless airports perhaps the most famous JFK International Airport from which guests are presented with shuttle services to the Hotels Of NY.
Upon arrival at the Hotels of NY guests will notice the supreme situation of the hotel and tasteful design of the outside entrance where ambient lighting falls from the overhanging annexe where a valet service awaits. Baggage porters move at a speedy fashion to remove the luggage with care from the guests' transportation and follow the guest into the lobbies, but not before the well dressed doormen greet the visitor and wish them a pleasant stay. Towards the end of the lobby is concierge desk where an array of services are explained including ticket purchasing, reservation making and of course presents the list of facilities available.
The fitness centres found with the Hotels of NY are outstanding flaunting the most modern and up to date apparatus including fitness machines, free weight sections and fitness classes. Well trained professional and personal trainers oversee the entire gym to offer advice and ensure safe practices are always in place. The Spas are the crème de la crème of the hotels facilities where the treatments are undertaken in utterly serene places that show off rolling valley's dotted in trees shedding their red leaves of the fall or the illuminated city skyline. The menus of treatments are never ending truly taking inspiration from all corners of the globe and past generations.
The suites put forward by the Hotels Of NY are wonderfully designed to suit even the most seasoned traveller as only the finest in room amenities being utilised, from large flat screen televisions with cable, high speed wireless internet, sofas and coffee machines every home comfort has been provided. The extremely comfy bed which remains to be the focal point of the room lays dressed in lavish linens dotted in scatter cushions and a selection of hard, soft and medium pillows. The suites present absolutely fabulous adjoined bathrooms where large stand alone baths, tiled showers and dark hue furnishings are uncovered.
The corporate guest is supplied with everything they could possibly want in the Hotels of NY's business centres and conference facilities. Computers, high speed wireless internet, fax machines, photo copiers and on wall projectors are just among some of the amenities hosted in these blissful centres. The conference facilities are able to hold guests of large numbers in conference style meetings yet also boast smaller more intimate suites for high powered meetings around elongated tables; a waiter is able to serve at these functions.
The Hotels of NY are the perfect answer for even the most discerning guest as every want, need or desire is provided before it has even been requested.