Vibe
Paonazzo marble, camel leather, and a cast-bronze map set a moody, ocean-liner tone in the midcentury-inspired lobby.
“Midtown liner perch”
Cabin-inspired rooms lined in tailored iroko wood, brass accents, and a custom black-brick exterior grid.
Custom iroko-wood cabinets around the bed provide storage in cozy guestrooms, according to Time Out.
Cocktails at The Roof overlooking Central Park, alongside street-level dining and drinks at Kingside.
On West 57th Street in Midtown, two blocks south of Central Park and near Carnegie Hall.
Rooms
Compact quarters evoke vintage luxury cabins with tailored iroko-wood millwork enclosing the beds, accented by brass and brushed aluminum.
Wellness
A 24-hour basement fitness center provides Technogym cardio machines, Kinesis stations, and dedicated yoga gear for daily workouts.
Backstory
Roman and Williams designed the 29-story black-brick tower to channel the muscular glamour of midcentury Manhattan transit and classic ocean liners.
Eat & drink
Head up to The Roof for cocktails overlooking Central Park, or grab street-level seats at Kingside for shared plates.
The neighborhood
Set along West 57th Street, the Midtown location sits two blocks from Central Park and just steps from Carnegie Hall.
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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.