Royalton New York

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"This boutique Midtown option features rich interiors with luxe fabrics and textured decor, a fireside lounge for relaxing, and a gym equipped with Peloton bikes. Its central location provides easy access to Bryant Park, the Empire State Building, and Broadway, appealing to guests seeking stylish accommodations near major attractions." - Cynthia Sciabica Cynthia Sciabica Cynthia Sciabica is the coordinator of content and strategy for the travel sector at The Foundry @ Dotdash Meredith. She’s written numerous articles for Travel + Leisure, including “10 Affordable Towns in New York City” and “10 Best Affordable Hotels in Chicago.” Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"Although first built in 1898, the Royalton didn't burst onto the scene really until 1988, when Ian Schrager and Philippe Starck made it one of their projects and decked it out with daring, experimental design that drew a very trendy crowd. In 2007, the hotel underwent its first renovation since Starck's initial vision, with a redesign led by goop favorites Roman & Williams; the dark, moody lobby epitomizes their signature warm, modern style. Meanwhile, the rooms upstairs (larger ones have actual wood-burning fireplaces in the winter) are crisp and light, with white bedding and mirrored bathroom tiles. If you're staying in Midtown but need to be south of all the grand dames off Central Park, it's a great pick."

"Although first built in 1898, the Royalton didn't burst onto the scene really until 1988, when Ian Schrager and Philippe Starck made it one of their projects and decked it out with daring, experimental design that drew a very trendy crowd. In 2007, the hotel underwent its first renovation since Starck's initial vision, with a redesign led by goop favorites Roman & Williams; the dark, moody lobby epitomizes their signature warm, modern style. Meanwhile, the rooms upstairs (larger ones have actual wood-burning fireplaces in the winter) are crisp and light, with white bedding and mirrored bathroom tiles. If you're staying in Midtown but need to be south of all the grand dames off Central Park, it's a great pick."

Royalton New York, a Design Boutique Hotel New York City, U.S.A.

"?Moving Downtown Uptown",the relaunched Royalton will bring glamour back to the heart of Manhattan.This timeless hotel offers a thoughtful combination of intelligent modern design and traditional sensibility.The new design pays homage to the undeniably visionary heritage of Royalton.The ambient glow of a massive cast-bronze fireplace embraces you as you enter Royaltons lobby,redesigned by design firm Roman and Williams,the re-invented Brasserie forty-fourJohn Mcdonalds latest creationand Bar Forty-Four create and environment that will inspire and awaken the heart of the most hardened of travelers. RoyaltonPhilippe Starcks first property designed to bring back lobby socializing with It?s dramatic polished mahogany and deep blue city block long lobby runwayas been thoroughly reinventedby the design team of Roman and Williams.Inspired by 20th Century Nairobithey have re-created Royaltons lobby with sophistcation and depth by using warm and sensual textures (velvetssuedesanimal skins and leather) and dusty earth tone colors(midnight blueelephant greycinnamon)which combine effortlessly with the orignal slate flooring.The "Catwalk"or "Runway"has been transformed to make one feel as if they are walking through a timeless woodland path which draws you to a calmbright and quiety opening or dock (Brassiere 44) The reinvented Brasserie 44John McDonalds latest creationand Bar 44 create an environment that will inspire and awaken the heart of the most hardened of travelers. The hotels guest rooms have been re-imaged by Charlotte Macauxretaining Philippe Starks original bold features while updating the rooms to embrace the needs of the 21st Century jet-setincluding wired and wireless internet accessBose IPOD docking stationsHD Flat Screen TV's and great work spaces. Located in Midtownon 44th between 5th and 6th and convenient to Time Squarethe Theatre Districtedand Business Districtthe hotel brings glamour back to Midtown-an icon reinvented." - My Boutique Hotel (en)

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"A 1990s hot-spot inside a Philippe Starck–designed hotel that became a daily staging ground for Condé Nast editors and media power players, with a tiny number of banquettes effectively reserved for top editors and an atmosphere that broadcast social hierarchy as much as it offered food." - The Editors