Vibe
Hand-painted D'Angelico guitars and curated street art set a creative tone inside this restored Beaux-Arts corner landmark.
“Beaux-Arts art lodgings”
Curated street art by Nick Walker and hand-painted guitars inside an elegant Beaux-Arts frame.
Emery Roth's 1929 Beaux-Arts building on 57th Street, once a haven for visiting musicians.
DUX beds and walk-in glass rain showers; phone concierge links to Bergdorf Goodman or Tiffany & Co. personal shoppers.
In Midtown Manhattan on 57th Street, two blocks south of Central Park and one block from Carnegie Hall.
Rooms
Interiors pair colorful artwork with DUX beds and walk-in glass rain showers. Suites add private balconies with street views.
Backstory
Originally the 1929 Buckingham Hotel, this building long served as a quiet crash pad for musicians performing at Carnegie Hall.
Eat & drink
Acadia serves Levantine mezze, fresh taboon flatbreads, and regional wines in an airy ground-floor dining room and cocktail lounge.
The neighborhood
Central Park sits two blocks north, with Carnegie Hall just down the block and Fifth Avenue shopping moments away.
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The app
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.