Step inside The Carlyle, the iconic NYC hotel where A-listers check in before stepping onto the Met Gala red carpet. In this video, we explore the hotel’s luxurious suites, legendary history, and the exclusive experience that makes it a go-to for celebrities during fashion’s biggest night.
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00:00Want to see where some of the biggest celebs stay for the Met Gala? Kiki Palmer, Sydney Sweeney,
00:04Chris Hemsworth, and Iowa Debris were all among the Carlisle's guests last year. The iconic hotel
00:09has incredible dining venues, so it's no surprise the A-list opts to hang here every May. Bell
00:13Women's Bar is a storybook dream covered in artwork by the creator of the Madeline series.
00:17There are lines out the door every night, and we got to dine at the most exclusive booth in the
00:20joint, which has the best view of the piano, but gives stars a bit of privacy so they can enjoy
00:24their dirty martinis in peace. I had to try former Carlisle resident Jackie Kennedy's namesake
00:28cocktail while I was there. The Jackie O was amazing, and I checked to the Upper East Side
00:32just for this drink, honestly. We also checked out Dowling's, a delicious fine dining restaurant
00:36that basically feels like eating in a museum. When they say fine, they mean it. This parada is
00:39what dreams are made of. Over in the gallery, you can enjoy afternoon tea fit for Queen, which makes
00:44sense since the Carlisle is no stranger to royals. It was Princess Diana's favorite New York City hotel,
00:48and her sons are also big fans. Speaking of Queen's, Cafe Carlisle is an intimate cabaret where the likes
00:52of Eartha Kitt, Alan Cumming, and Debbie Harry have all had residencies. Of course, in true Carlisle
00:57fashion, there is art everywhere. Succulent dishes include this hamachi crudo that I cannot stop
01:01thinking about. Upstairs, we got a peek at a Carlisle suite, which is a room that most Met Gala
01:05guests actually stay in. Every little detail is luxurious. The hotel provides guests with monogrammed
01:09pillowcases, there's a giant walk-in closet to fit all your ball gowns, and the massive bathtub is the
01:14perfect place to relax after a long night in stilettos.