Loews Regency New York Hotel, one of Manhattan’s most iconic hotels, is now offering exclusive experiences at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the world’s leading art institutions. As part of the hotel’s enhanced Local by Loews Hotels offerings, guests now have an exclusive and rare opportunity to experience intimate, thematic tours of The Met’s renowned collection. Local by Loews Hotels is a brand program that brings guests closer to each destination's distinctive culture, people, and businesses through exclusive partnerships, pop-ups, and year-round local experiences.
The exclusive tours, available on April 16 and May 21, are offered as part of The Met’s prestigious Corporate Patron Program. Limited to only 10 guests per session, these intimate tours are led by The Met’s esteemed Museum educators. Each tour starts at the Museum on a Wednesday at 4:00 p.m., when the Museum is closed to the public, allowing for a unique, less crowded experience. The tours provide access to various aspects of The Met’s celebrated collection, offering participants an unparalleled glimpse into the world of art and history.
The Met Tours include:
Spirituality in Art – Wednesday, April 16 at 4:00 pm
Discover connections among works of art inspired by devotional beliefs across time and cultures.
Spend an hour in exploring various parts of The Met collection, from ancient Egyptian art to French Impressionist paintings, Islamic textiles, or the work of contemporary artists.
American Art (1650-1915) – Wednesday, May 21 at 4:00 pm
In advance of the Memorial Day holiday, hotel guests are invited to explore the wide array of works in The American Wing, including decorative arts, paintings, sculpture, and historic interiors, spanning some three hundred years.
Guests can pair their love of art with a romantic hotel experience with the property’s new Love at Loews package.
“This program reflects our commitment to connecting our guests with the very best of New York City’s cultural offerings,” said John Maibach, Managing Director, Loews Regency New York Hotel. “Our guests are already frequent visitors to The Met, located a short distance from our doors, so we believe this new exclusive offering will be something they will really enjoy and further enhances our Local by Loews Hotels programming – connecting our hotel guests with the unique elements of our neighborhood and community.”
Guests wishing to participate in these private tours can secure their spot by contacting the hotel’s concierge team directly after booking their room reservations. Availability is limited, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience for each participant.
Loews Regency New York Hotel has defined Park Avenue hospitality since the moment it opened its doors in 1963. Built by Robert “Bob” and Lawrence “Larry” Tisch, the iconic, family-owned hotel has long maintained prominence on the Upper East Side with a graciousness that is grounded in family heritage. Dedicated to delivering unscripted guest moments, Loews Regency is one of a portfolio of 26 hotels and resorts across the U.S. and Canada, each within major city centers and resort destinations. This, its Park Ave. gem, is the brand’s flagship hotel, and it is everything a visitor to New York City might desire: glamour, luxury, and location.
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