Gilded Age manifesto
Faceted antique mirrors, kaleidoscopic Murano glass chandeliers, and black-lacquered curiosity cabinets set an opulent, maximalist tone from the double-height lobby onward.
“The hotel's Rococo-style, maximalist interiors incorporate layers of colors, patterns and textures… They are a decadent delight.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Murano chandeliers, antique mirrored panels, pleated silk canopies, and custom chinoiserie armoires define the layered interiors.
Exceptional
Dedicated butlers greet arrivals with hot towels, then prepare customized cocktails tableside during the nightly in-room martini hour.
Remarkable
The property restores a 1907 Italian Renaissance Revival palazzo designed by McKim, Mead & White on Fifth Avenue.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – New York City
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in The 50 Discovery, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Architecturally, it spans more than a century, combining a 1907 Renaissance-style structure by the original Penn Station architects with a modern 24-story glass tower.
“the historic building now oozes vibrant charm. Inspired by Charles Baudelaire’s flâneur, Martin Brudnizki Design Studio’s daring interiors blend eclectic materials, styles, and influences, creating an artistic wonderland”
“All of which, given the small number of guest rooms, translates into an unusually spacious interior with the most striking spaces set within the original mansion.”
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set at 28th Street and Fifth Avenue, the hotel places Madison Square Park, Flatiron architecture, and vibrant Broadway dining a short stroll away.
The rooms
Mansion suites feature high ceilings, mint-arched glass dividers, and sunken marble soaking tubs, while Tower rooms showcase jewel tones with rattan screens.
The spa
Facials and skincare rituals use Clé de Peau Beauté protocols in dedicated treatment spaces or directly en suite.
Dogs stay too.
The Portrait Bar
A carved stone fireplace and framed portraits line this wood-paneled salon, where drinks are poured under tented striped ceilings.
The vaulted lobby, dressed up in jewel tones, ornate wall panels, and mixed materials, sets the tone for the rest of your visit.
Restaurant
Café Carmellini
Chef Andrew Carmellini serves French-Italian dishes in the grand bank hall, beneath two towering sculptural trees and circular chandeliers.
At the table
The glass-roofed Conservatory offers a sunlit salon setting with tasseled dining chairs, hanging greenery, and glowing spherical lanterns.
How it began
Built on the site of Gilded Age socialite Charlotte Goodridge's townhouse, the 1907 palazzo originally operated as the Second National Bank.
“Behind the hotel’s limestone facade is a maximalist riot of colors and textures that reference the go-for-broke exuberance of the late 19th-century Gilded Age.”
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.