'Gossip Girl' Holds The Key To NYC's Private Gramercy Park

Even though we still have more than two months before the gang on Gossip Girl starts "college," the show begins filming the new season today amidst rumors that a new cast member will show up. Apparently, Joanna Garcia, star of the now defunct Privileged, has booked a four-episode arc as Nate’s love interest. We can’t wait to see what Vanessa has to say about the new girl who is “a slightly evil Miss America-type from a conservative Southern family.”

We also hear filming permit signs are posted all around Gramercy Park, including a few in front of the Gramercy Park Hotel for today's shoot. GPH, being one of the hot luxe hotel of the city, has a price to match their poshness, but the Gramercy does offer a few special package deals to help out those of us who didn't grow up on the Upper East Side.

The Advanced Booking Special gives guests 20% off their best available rate year round, so long as you book a minimum of 21 days in advance and pay in full at the time of booking. Currently, rates start at $315 per night. The hotel also has an Upgrade Offer which includes a complimentary upgrade, access to their new private roof club and garden and a key to Gramercy Park (which is private), all starting at $395 per night.
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