Daily Pampering: Hudson Hotel unveils new luxury vending machine

Why stand in line at hotel gift shops or spend time searching for your needs in a city? The Hudson Hotel in New York has launched a new luxury vending machine offering guests everything from travel amenities to high-priced hotel packages (in the event you want to stay a bit longer).

Called the “Semi-Automatic”, the Hudson’s new oversized vending machine takes over part of a wall in the hotel lobby and is stocked with a curated combination of everyday necessities and a myriad of luxury items at the press of a button.

The vending machine is divided into five categories: Basics, Media, Fashion, Beauty, and GoFish. The touch-operated screen allows guests to choose what they want from some of the finest name brands including Malin + Goetz, Kiki De Montparnasse, Paul Smith and Haute Hippie.

Choose from paperback books, stylish toothbrushs, a retro Ouija Board, jewelry and clothes. If you’ve got a little extra to spend, rent a red Ferrari 599 GTB for $10,000 a week or purchase a personal portrait shoot with renowned photographer Ben Watt for $8,000.
For $4,500, purchase a two night penthouse package at Morgans Hotel Group’s newest hotel, Ames in Boston. The package includes dinner for two at Woodward, a special welcome amenity and a curated itinerary from UrbanDaddy.

The Semi-Automatic is available to guests 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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