Pierce Mattie Public Relations New York & Los Angeles

The infamous Hotel Chelsea, considered a “Rest Stop for Rare Individuals,” has seen the likes of many celebrities in its rich past and into its presence. Some of them being Bob Dylan, Jimmy Hendrix, Janis Joplin and the infamous “Sid and Nancy.” It continues to be a celebrity hang out, so the birth of the Hamptons-esque Star Lounge run by Charles Ferri in the basement of the hotel makes perfect sense.

Where a suit and tie is the suggested attire, you can find the city’s upper echelon stopping in for a few drinks in the room that holds the Retro Bar, chatting among friends and new acquaintances in the Chelsea Cafe or dancing to the DJ-spun music in the Energy Lounge. While this may be a deviation from what people know the bohemian hotel to be all about, as noted by Gridzipper, the room dubbed the “Chelsea Cafe” will remain true to its roots with decor that reflect its past.

I’ll be at the Hotel Chelsea the first weekend in March when I get to receive some top-rated pampering courtesy of Pierce Mattie with the most anticipated highlight of being pampered by Alyn Topper, one of the talented hair stylists on Bravo’s hit show Blow Out. It’ll be interesting to finally get a feel for this much talked about hotel and see for myself if the vibe matches the legend.