Exchange Hotel
Wraps Guests in a 'Chocolate Covered Weekend'

By Madelyn Miller

I have just returned from judging a chocolate festival. You would think that by now I would have had enough chocolate.

But too much is never enough (Isn’t that what they said about money?)

My next chocolate adventure will be the Chocolate Covered Weekend at the Exchange Hotel in New York.

The renovated Exchange Hotel, located in lower Manhattan, serves up a delicious getaway with the Chocolate Covered Weekend.  Whether traveling for a special occasion or just sweet on suites, this boutique hotel highlights Manhattan's delicious chocolate center with a customized way to enjoy an epicurean weekend away.

I am traveling alone, but I can eat enough chocolate for two. This two-night package includes a spacious suite and a private walking tour of Manhattan's most notable chocolate hallmarks, led by Carmen Botez of Chocolate Zoom magazine.

The three-hour tour will include stops at Christopher Norman Chocolates in the Financial District; Vosges Haut-Chocolat, which is a compelling world of wonder with its carefully decorated interior and its tasteful concept; Kee's Chocolates, where guests will have the chance to see the owner of the shop making the chocolates; MarieBelle in Soho; and Jacques Torres' new boutique in Hudson Square, where the manager will offer a private tour and explain the inner workings of chocolate while guests can enjoy watching   chocolate making in the factory. The journey will conclude with a tasting of truffles and the Hot Wicked Fun in the boutique.

In addition, guests of the Chocolate Covered Weekend will enjoy two complimentary Mexican Chocolate Mojitos or non-alcoholic Aztec Iced Chocolate at the Exchange Lounge; special delivery of a chocolate pizza and wings from Chocolate Pizza Company.

The Exchange Hotel is also the partner for the upcoming 9th Annual Chocolate Show, a three-day festival devoted entirely to chocolate. The show will be November 10 through 12 at the Metropolitan Pavillion and Altman Building.

The  Exchange Hotel is near the New York Stock Exchange, the South Street Seaport and Historic Front Street.  Visit www.exchangehotel.com.

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