7 ‘Feud: Capote vs. The Swans’-Style Stays

14.02.2024 - 00:45 / cntraveler.com / Andy Warhol

If you’ve ever dreamed of transporting yourself back to the glamorous 1960s of the New York City elite and rubbing shoulders with the legendary Truman Capote, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans (the second installment of the award-winning anthology Feud) can take you there. Rich in drama and deceit, it's an opulent yet daring look into the New York’s bygone High Society that might have you yearning for a place in it all despite your better judgement. Allow me to set the stage: You're a wealthy mid-century Manhattanite spending your days gazing out your windows at Central Park and sipping cocktails at a high-end bar while planning your costume for Capote’s Black and White Ball. While you can't actually travel back in time, finding glimpses of that world is not an impossible task.

From luxe mid-century modern hotels to lavish Airbnbs with breathtaking views, these seven New York City stays are all reminiscent of more glamorous times. From The Plaza, which hosted that Black and White Ball, to an eclectic rental just one neighborhood over from Capote's Brooklyn Heights apartment, these seven properties are perfect for curling up in and binge-watching Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, before you step outside and visit all your favorite places you saw in the show. So, before you cue up the next episode, take a look at these seven luxe properties that will transport you in time.

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There’s truly no place like the Plaza, an iconic piece of New York City history. Aside from its impressive view of Central Park and its proximity to the late La Côte Basque (the restaurant, a popular hotspot for New York City’s elite, at which the series' main characters dine continuously), The Plaza is a beacon for wealth. It is here that Truman Capote hosted his iconic Black and White Ball in 1966, taking over the Grand Ballroom and transforming it into a masquerade party that won’t soon be forgotten. It took place at the height of his career and played host to everyone from the Kennedys to Andy Warhol. Take a walk in Capote’s footsteps here, and then abscond to a plush guest room to watch the Black and White Ball episode in the very hotel it was created for.

Enter the Soho Grand Hotel and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to a different time. From the chic bar to the elite Club Room, this hotel hosts la crème de la crème. Its yearly Black and White Ball on New Years is an homage to the original, transforming the hotel’s luxe lobby into a gala with endless champagne and a stylish dance floor. From the unique glass-bottle staircase (perfect for an Instagram photo) to the