‘Suite of Thrones’
Hotel ain’t playin’, goes all-out for ‘Game’ package
Westeros is coming to New York.
A Midtown Manhattan hotel is transforming one of its suites into a “Game of Thrones”-themed den perfect for wannabe kings and queens to rent out with fellow fans to watch the upcoming final season of the hit HBO show.
Called “Lannister’s Lair,” the space at Refinery Hotel is named for the Lannister family, one of the Great Houses of Westeros, whose Queen Cersei currently sits on the Iron Throne to rule over the fictional continent.
The suite, which starts at $569 for an overnight stay, will be available on Sundays from the Season 8 premiere on April 14 through the final episode, which airs May 19.
“Those who book are guaranteed to be hosting the ultimate viewing party, spending the day eating and drinking like kings and queens while refreshing on past seasons all leading up to the highly anticipated Sunday night episode in the privacy of your suite,” the hotel states on the booking page.
So that you can binge on past episodes, the suite includes access to HBO and HBO Go. The cost of the room also includes fur throws to drape your bed, goblets full of Refinery Hotel’s signature wine, “dragon egg” candles, and show-themed catered room service.
The package includes one charcuterie board, two bottles of Refinery Hotel’s red or white signature wine, and two entrees from the themed room service menu. The red wine is a blend made in Spain and the white is a Chardonnay, also from Spain. Entree choices include Braavos Branzino, a whole grilled sea bass named for the lagoon-side city in the TV and book series Refinery Hotel is far from the only business, or even hotel, paying tribute to the epic fantasy series in its final season. The Bellagio in Las Vegas, known for its over-the-top fountain spectacles, has launched a new show in honor of “Game of Thrones.” Other company’s cashing in on the series include Shake Shack, which on Thursday launched a “secret” menu at the Madison Square Park location whose items have to be ordered in the fictional language of Valyrian.