MC F.
Yelp
I'm so glad I took the time to really dig into the reviews of this hotel. Based on the low rating, I was seriously considering canceling my reservation, but when I actually read the 1 star reviews, I decided to stick with it... and I'm so glad I did.
NOTE: To those considering The Dalmar for an actual hotel stay, forget this ridiculous Yelp rating. Many of the 1-star reviews are written by people whose egos were bruised, because they weren't allowed into the rooftop bar due to not meeting dress code requirements.
Im checking out today, and I can report that my experience here has been wonderful. The entire staff has been welcoming, friendly, and extremely helpful. In fact, the moment I stepped out of the Uber when I arrived, I was greeted warmly by the gentlemen at the door, and one of them took my suitcase and showed me to the elevator, gave me a quick tutorial on its usage (I've used similar elevators before,) and in seconds, I was up in the gorgeous lobby.
And gorgeous is right. As others have stated, the lobby level is The Dalmar is absolutely beautiful: high ceilings, flooded with sunlight, and the floor-to-ceiling wall of windows was wide open, allowing the elegant sheer drapes to gently sway in the cool breezes. The designer did an amazing job creating a true vacation destination vibe throughout, and the design finishes are all casually modern.
I enjoyed a late lunch (delicious) and a cocktail out on the terrace, and the atmosphere was incredibly relaxing, allowing me to get some work done while enjoying the beautiful weather. Every member of the staff in the restaurant/bar area was gracious, welcoming, and attentive.
The Dalmar is a stunning place to lay your head down for the night and enjoy a lazy day in dreamy spaces that whisk you away from everyday city stresses. Yes, I like having the option to order room service (I like eating on real plates with real utensils,) but in the age of DoorDash and Grubhub, that's no l a deal breaker these days ;)