From Met Gala Secrets to Martha Stewart's Artichokes, The Mark Hotel Shines in New Holiday Book

"High praise, from the high priestess of entertaining, but unsurprising considering the Mark's stature in New York hospitality, and the white-glove niche it has come to occupy in the city's social imagination, as well as its mythology. Stewart had come to celebrate the publication of "The Mark," the latest addition to Assouline's Hospitality Collection. Ideal gifts for both seasoned and aspiring travelers, the collection includes "Belmond Splendido: The Radiant Stage of Portofino", "La Colombe D'Or", "Raffles" and "The Connaught.""

"Patrons gathered by the Mark Bar for champagne and Olive, a fluffy pomeranian who was sporting The Mark x Fefé by Dolce & Gabbana, a limited-edited holiday fragrance for dogs. Olive was joined by two large, well-groomed, white standard poodles, in Mark-branded sweaters. "They're regulars," a waiter said. "You can walk in on a Tuesday morning and see them laying out at the Mark Bar.""

The Mark occupies a white-glove niche in New York hospitality and enjoys high-profile patronage and praise, including from Martha Stewart, who praises its artichokes. The hotel hosts Assouline's Hospitality Collection celebration for its eponymous book. Derek Blasberg describes the hotel as part pied-à-terre, part discreet clubhouse for sophisticated guests. Arriving guests encounter a holiday bookstore display and a model Christmas train by a replica of the hotel. Patrons gather at the Mark Bar for champagne and mingle with regular canine visitors, including Olive the pomeranian and well-groomed poodles. Food offerings include truffle pizza and salmon sashimi on crispy rice.

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