{"id":6577,"date":"2009-09-03T08:27:24","date_gmt":"2009-09-03T12:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=6577"},"modified":"2020-12-19T01:26:34","modified_gmt":"2020-12-19T05:26:34","slug":"hotel-le-bleu-park-slope-brooklyn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/6577\/hotel-le-bleu-park-slope-brooklyn\/","title":{"rendered":"A Day and A Night in Park Slope"},"content":{"rendered":"

We first mentioned Hotel Le Bleu<\/strong> in March in a story about bars with Manhattan views<\/a>. Then we heard the news that its new restaurant, Vue, had its soft opening a few weeks ago, so we found our way over to Park Slope on the F train to view, or vue<\/em> if you will, this new venue up close. While the small rooftop deck and bar certainly offer a full panorama of the city\u2019s skyline, we discovered that it\u2019s the neighborhood in the other direction that\u2019s worth exploring.<\/p>\n

One avenue away from the heart of Park Slope\u2019s beautiful, vibrant neighborhood, Hotel Le Bleu<\/a><\/strong> is situated on a sparse section of 4th Avenue, next to a taxi garage and facing the Park Slope Ambulatory Infusion Center. Drop your bags off at the hotel that, despite its immediate surroundings, still manages to fit neatly into its luxury boutique category with rates equivalent to the Thompson Hotel, but cheaper than the Gansevoort. The digs are relatively spacious (320 square feet for a king and 340 for a double) and feature suitable, modern furnishings. One notable feature is the design of the bathroom. This area is completely open, which makes the room itself seem bigger. There is also a large glass walled shower that is especially relaxing after a long day of excursioning.<\/p>\n

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For a more casual dinner, snag an outdoor table at \u2018Snice<\/strong><\/a>, which offers large portions of reliably delicious sandwiches and salads. One particularly good offering is their Brie Panini with arugula, pear, and raspberry mustard. Post-panini, head to the Gate<\/strong>, one of the better bars in the neighborhood and conveniently located across the street. If you’re craving something sweet, get your decadence fix at the Chocolate Room<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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How to get there: <\/strong>Take the R, F or M subway train to the 9th St. \/ 4th Ave. station. Walk four blocks up 4th Ave to your destination. (Hotel le Bleu, 370 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 718.625.1500, hotellebleu.com<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n

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