Vibe
Behind a faceted steel vestibule, the lobby pairs a fourteen-foot fireplace with sculptural details that nod subtly to Cappadocia.
“Artisan hammam hideaway”
An authentic subterranean Turkish hammam with heated marble plinths, traditional scrub rituals, and a 47-foot lap pool.
Bespoke Joe Ginsberg interiors featuring a 670-piece faceted steel vestibule and custom artisan metalwork throughout.
Seasonal evenings at Balcon rooftop bar and lobby Tuti Lounge serve Turkish wines and craft cocktails.
In Murray Hill on 32nd Street, a short walk from the Empire State Building and Grand Central.
Rooms
Hardwood floors and slate palettes give rooms a residential feel, while select suites add full kitchens and private skyline terraces.
Wellness
The subterranean spa features an authentic Turkish hammam lined in Iznik tiles with a heated marble plinth and a lap pool.
Backstory
Built in 1927 to house architecture and design firms, the 21-story tower was transformed into an artisan-crafted Manhattan residence.
Eat & drink
Tuti Lounge pours Turkish vintages on the ground floor, while the seasonal 20th-floor Balcon rooftop serves craft cocktails facing Midtown towers.
The neighborhood
Set on a mellow Murray Hill block, the hotel sits a short walk from Grand Central and the Empire State Building.
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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.