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Staying at the ONLY HOTEL in Montclair NJ: The MC Hotel

Situated in the heart of Montclair, New Jersey, you will find the only hotel in all of Montclair, The MC Hotel. This hotel brings a translocal experience to its guests, which is what I think sets it apart from other hotels, and here's why: 

FOOD

Let's talk food first! The MC is lucky enough to have Chef Amber Lancaster as their executive chef of their restaurant, The Allegory and their rooftop, The Alto. 

Chef Amber Lancaster is currently in Season 19 of Hell's Kitchen, that airs on Fox, and they have incorporated that into The Allegory. On Thursday nights when Hell's Kitchen airs, The Allegory has a secret menu that goes along with the theme of the episode that is airing that night. So on the Thursday night I was there to dine, I did not know until I sat down that it was Burger Night on the show, so I was able to enjoy Chef Amber's Special Burger while Hell's Kitchen played on televisions throughout the restaurant. Along with the secret menu being available on Thursday nights, the regular menu is still always available, which I was able to order from as well. All of the dishes were flavorful, colorful and showed off Chef Amber's Southwestern roots with a little spice mixed in. 

The food and drink items that you'll find upstairs at The Alto are just as tasty and enjoyable as they are in The Allegory. I highly recommend trying the Chorizo Stuffed Dates and the House Popped Corn with Truffle Oil! The rooftop is a gorgeous space with indoor and outdoor seating, with great views of Montclair and the New York City Skyline. 

ROOMS

Now let's talk about the rooms in the MC Hotel. The MC is part of Marriott's Autograph Collection which means you are going to be staying in a chic boutique-style hotel. 

As with all hotels during this time, things are running a little differently than normal, so at check-in, I would suggest sharing your comfort levels with the hotel staff so they know how to properly accommodate you. For example, do you feel comfortable having someone walk in your room to drop off your luggage or would you rather have your luggage waiting outside your door? If you share your preferences with the hotel in advance, they will be able to better suit you and make sure your stay is to your comfort level. The room itself is very spacious and very modern. 

In the mornings, complimentary coffee is available in the lobby, however if you would like to have a coffee maker in your room, you will need to ask for it (preferably) the night before. Coffee makers are normally in the rooms, but were removed due to Covid, but they are happy to provide you with one, as long as you ask for it. 

ART, CULTURE & LOCAL 

My favorite part of the MC Hotel is that they bring translocal hospitality to the forefront of your hotel experience. This means they try to incorporate as many local businesses and artists into their property, so they are using local breweries, local coffee shops, local artists and more, to really showcase what and who is based in the area. After the heart-breaking year so many of us had, especially small businesses, I love that the MC Hotel is supporting local businesses as a part of their brand. 

See more of the MC Hotel in the video below:

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