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Were you aware that the Gansevoort Hotel is "the new Hamptons"? We had no idea either. But if that isn't an exciting enough prospect for you, the hotel also says its new weekend rooftop pool party is going to bring "the sexy St. Tropez feel to New York City every weekend." The Hamptons and St. Tropez all in one place? How convenient! Details below.

The Gansevoort Hotel to host Get Up Get Down pool party during Summer 2009

New York, NY–Gansevoort Hotel is going to change the scene for summer in the city and bring you a unique party experience. Introducing Get Up Get Down, a St. Tropez style weekend brunch & rooftop pool party at the Gansevoort Hotel. Gone are the days of waiting in a four hour traffic jam to get to the beach for a day, spending the summer poolside at the Gansevoort Hotel is the new Hamptons.

The concept: create a vacation destination right on our doorsteps, catering to those who still want the summer experience in the city. With European guest DJ’s, signature tropical drinks, bottle service, a brunch menu and of course the fantastic pool, Get Up Get Down will be the first event of its kind in the city – an upscale rooftop brunch and pool party. Bringing the sexy St. Tropez feel to New York City every weekend.

The party starts Saturday May 30th and goes on every Saturday and Sunday (rain or shine) until Labor Day. Open Saturdays from noon to 8pm and Sundays from noon til the last person leaves!!

http://www.plungenyc.com/getupgetdown/