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Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:55:04 -0500

Our next day started with a walking tour in the Chelsea neighborhood (west side 20's and 30's). The famous hotel was managed by an eccentric co-owner from the late 60's through the 70's who rented rooms at varying rates according to whether he liked the guest. He sometimes accepted artworks for payment and many are on display. The place deteriorated during and after that period and, after a recent renovation, now caters to the well-heeled.