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The Towers – Lotte New York Palace
In 2013, as part of a massive $140 million renovation of the public areas of the New York Palace, the hotel also incorporated a $25 million renovation of its “hotel-within-a-hotel”, The Towers, and its elite 176 rooms and suites occupying the top 14 floors of the hotel.
The Towers – Lotte New York Palace
USP: A private entrance for Towers guests with a dedicated concierge team and two 5,000sqft specialty suites, The Jewel Suite by Martin Katz and The Champagne Suite.
The Towers – Lotte New York Palace
Rarities (its name says it all) is an intimate 25-seat bar/salon within the Villard Mansion. Only invited guests have access to the space via a discreet entrance. The menu features exceptional Champagnes, pre-prohibition bottled spirits, modern classics, and a connoisseur’s wine cellar. Of course it comes with a price tag! The cheapest drink being around $40 and the most expensive? $3,000.
Address: 455 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022.
Park Hyatt New York
The hotel launched in the summer of 2014, making it the flagship property of the Park Hyatt brand.
Park Hyatt New York
USP: Large rooms! At 475sqft, the standard entry level rooms at the Park Hyatt New York are among the largest in New York City.
Park Hyatt New York
The hotel hopes to boost and enrich their guest’s cultural experiences in the city, by forging a strong relationship with Carnegie Hall, MoMA, and others to create culturally authentic experiences that are entirely unique to the Park Hyatt. Art enthusiasts will enjoy a collection of 350 gallery-worthy artworks throughout the hotel, with at least 10 pieces designed specifically for the property.
Address: 153 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019
Baccarat Hotel & Residences New York
Having opened in 2015, it holds the title as the first and the flagship hotel of the 250-year-old crystal brand, Baccarat.
Baccarat Hotel & Residences New York
USP: Partnering with luxurious skincare giant La Mer to create the brands first Spa de la Mer in the United States.
Baccarat Hotel & Residences New York
A haven for art and interior design lovers, this beautifully designed hotel features delicate and one of a kind works ranging from its 17 custom made chandeliers adorning the hotel areas to a private art collection curated by the dynamic team of Stéphanie and Frédéric Chambres. They commissioned 11 artists to create works using Baccarat’s iconic Harcourt glass, each of which will be showcased in a vitrine at the landing of each guest room.
Address: 28 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019
The St. Regis New York
The multi-million dollar renovation of The St. Regis New York was completed in 2014 and included redesigned guest rooms, suites, hallways and public spaces.
The St. Regis New York
USP: The treasured King Cole Bar, Manhattan’s most storied meeting place, expanded into the King Cole Bar & Salon during the renovation. It continues to hold on to its legacy of being the birthplace for the famed drink, Blood Mary (created in 1934), and home to the Old King Cole Mural painted by Max Parrish, the legendary 20th century painter and illustrator.
The St. Regis New York
The second floor banquet spaces boast a comprehensive refurbishment, showcasing softer hues and a modern approach, as they continue to be some of the most sought after backdrops for events in New York City. While the hotel features a total 15,000sqft of event space throughout, the most popular is the St. Regis Roof ballroom with its breathtaking views overlooking 5th Avenue and Central Park.
Address:2 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022
The Knickerbocker Hotel
Reopened in 2015 (after a whopping $250 million renovation), the hotel’s original Beaux-Art façade and interiors were restored and the hotel was reborn as the first luxury hotel in Times Square.
The Knickerbocker Hotel
USP: Legend has it that the original martini was invented in 1912 by a Knickerbocker bartender, Martini di Arma di Taggia, for John D Rockefeller, a frequent guest. The same air of cosmopolitan glamour is echoed in its namesake tribute suite called the Martini Suite.
The Knickerbocker Hotel
The Knickerbocker tribute suites are inspired by and honour their very own long term residents and legends from the past. The highlights are the Caruso Suite, as dramatic and glamorous as the maestro Enrico Caruso, and the funky Cohan Suite, which captures the energy of Broadway like the great George M Cohen.
Address: 6 Times Square, New York, NY 10036
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