At Long Last, Hotel Le Bleu Opens

$306 a night.
Kinda pricey for a place whose very location screams nooner, eh?

Posted by: guest at November 5, 2007 9:30 AM

Funny. I was watching the Marathon basically across the street from "The Blue" and said to my companions: "Too bad they still haven't opened that place, would've been a great place to watch the race." Couldn't see anyone on the balconies, but that doesn't mean there weren't any guests. Perhaps they were sipping mimosas in "The Vue Lounge!"

Posted by: guest at November 5, 2007 9:31 AM

i think they'll get major business from the cabbies next door looking for a quick nap.

Posted by: guest at November 5, 2007 9:33 AM

There was a naked guy on one of the balconies during the marathon. Didn't have a camera, otherwise, I'd bless Brownstoner readers with an upskirt shot.

Posted by: guest at November 5, 2007 9:44 AM

I walked around this area to see what all the fuss was about with park slope (7th avenue, 5th avenue), and then ventured towards 3rth and 4th avenue, and I have to tell you even if I had to live south of 5th avenue, this area is wonderful. Granted it's blighted but to be so close to all the shops and adorable restaurants in park slope is sheer heaven.

So a hotel like this or any housing that I could get in the area would be a blessing.

Posted by: guest at November 5, 2007 9:52 AM

The naked guy on the balcony was the financial backer, having already his shirt (not to mention his pants).

Posted by: guest at November 5, 2007 10:01 AM

There is no fuss about Park Slope. Just a fake hype that brokers are trying to create as the above puke inducing post demonstrates.

Posted by: guest at November 5, 2007 10:09 AM

Hotel le Bleu: Steps to Staples for all of your emergency office supply needs.

Posted by: guest at November 5, 2007 10:19 AM

Those would be some mighty tiny kitchenless condos.

Posted by: guest at November 5, 2007 11:08 AM

10:09, the fuss has been pretty much going since the 80s. i'm guessing you hadn't been pushed out your mama yet back then.

Posted by: guest at November 5, 2007 12:24 PM

I was checking for rooms for the Monday and Tues of Thanksgiving week and they wanted over $400. That is nuts. Rather stay at the Marriot for that price, they have a pool.

Posted by: guest at November 5, 2007 4:24 PM

marriot is 495 minimum.

good luck.

Posted by: guest at November 5, 2007 4:29 PM

there's a space on my couch for $125.

Posted by: guest at November 5, 2007 5:30 PM

i think you could find something objectionable about every single corporation in creation. that said, mormons are LAME!

Posted by: guest at November 5, 2007 7:09 PM

Where are the trees? The Hotel Le Bleu website shows it surrounded by trees, and what might be snow-capped mountains. Also, the building itself bears only a vague resemblance to the shiny computer rendering.

Posted by: guest at November 7, 2007 1:05 AM

From what I hear, Le Bleu is almost full with people checking in every day. I say congratulations to them and wish them much luck. Although I think they are a bit pricey, we do need nice hotels in Brooklyn. They are close to Manhattan. The 9th Ave subway is only a couple of blocks away. There are really nice eateries on 5th Ave, great shopping on 7th Ave and Atlantic Mall. Prospect Park can be just as nice as Central Park. If the city invested in PP as much as CP, it would just as famous.Le Bleu should do well.

Posted by: guest at November 8, 2007 11:39 PM

I rooms at Le Bieu are ok. There was no cold water when i took a shower and there is a refrigerator.

Posted by: guest at November 9, 2007 3:09 PM