New York City may be the city that never sleeps, but it’s certainly wide awake when it comes to luxury hotels—and this metropolis has not one, but two Four Seasons properties. While Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown has been welcoming guests in the Tribeca region, it’s the long-anticipated reopening of Four Seasons Hotel New York at 57th Street that’s causing a hospitality stir. After several luxe enhancements, the iconic Midtown gem is back in business, promising an experience that blends timeless elegance with modern flair. So, what makes this reopening so monumental? Let’s dive into the details:
The more than four year closure allowed for changes that affect the overall guest experience, and in November of 2024, the hotel reopened to reveal the changes within. Updates include refreshed and modernized guest rooms, public spaces, and dining options, offering an even more luxurious and contemporary experience, ensuring that it once again stands out in the competitive Manhattan hotel market. An icon amid one of the world’s most recognizable skylines, the 52-story hotel makes an impression from the moment one is warmly welcomed through its doors. Striking is the delicate balance between architectural preservation and luxurious design. Central to architect IM Pei’s original vision (he designed the building in the 1990s) is the grand lobby with its dramatic 33-foot glass ceiling, honey-toned marble floors, and columns enhanced with sculptural florals. Its sleek lines and open spaces set the tone for the rest of the property. It is an awe-inspiring space, inviting guests to transition from the city’s hustle and bustle to a calm, refined environment.
To the right, under a canopy of potted trees, The Garden serves breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch in its urbane setting. Celebrated Executive Chef Maria Tampakis signature menus retain long-time guest favorites as well as some new twists, such as panettone French toast, and agnolotti stuffed with short rib and caramelized onion kissed by pecorino fondue. Her luxe takes on classic comfort foods include the Italian Benedict with sundried tomato hollandaise. Coming next year, The Garden will introduce dinner service. And, the extensive, 24-hour in-room dining menus focus on top quality ingredients and touches of luxury, such as the new signature breakfast with caviar, creme fraiche, and Dom Pérignon.
Across the lobby, in a sea of swanky red velvet, TY Bar returns with premium spirits and a thoughtful wine list, accompanied by a luxe bites menu by Chef Maria. Enjoy a sip-by-sip journey through New York’s storied cocktail eras as a photo wall beams iconic Big Apple images. Traipse through the Gilded Age with an ultraluxe Ty Manhattan, or skip to the 60’s with the Don Draper-worthy Three Martini Lunch flight. The 5th Ave. Cosmo honors super-sophisticated 5th Ave, and the Mad Ave Old Fashioned features Beyonce’s SirDavis American Whiskey. Each cocktail is an elevated version of a classic, made even more intoxicating by the bar’s sultry and softly luminous vibe.
Four Seasons Hotel New York offers some of the most expansive residential-style rooms and suites in the city, from 500 square feet to full floor specialty suites at 4,300 square feet. Each is bathed in the light of large picture windows, with views of Central Park, the Manhattan skyline, and beyond, and each has a spa-like bathroom with luxurious amenities by acclaimed Spanish skincare brand Natura Bissé. No detail has been overlooked, from the advanced in-room technology to the high-end linens. Crowning the hotel is the lavish Ty Warner Penthouse on the 52nd floor, an architectural and artistic tour de force of beautifully crafted finishes and globally-sourced features and amenities. It’s already renowned for its bespoke design, four terraces, and 360 degree views of the city. (The rate for this one-of-a-kind accommodation is USD 80,000 per night!)
Located in the area known as Billionaires' Row, Four Seasons Hotel New York is between Madison and Park Avenues, just steps from Central Park, iconic landmarks including Rockefeller Plaza, Fifth Avenue shopping, Sixth Avenue corporate offices, world-class museums and galleries, and countless dining options ranging from hidden neighborhood gems to three Michelin-starred establishments. And, the hotel’s elite and deeply connected Les Clefs d’Or concierge team offers the virtual keys to all of this glory. Whether it’s access to the most desired tables and events you desire, or uncovering hidden gems in fully customized itineraries, hotel staff is poised to make it happen.
Or, simply choose from the hotel’s MY NYC Moment curated, evergreen collection of luxury VIP experiences. A direct reflection of the hotel’s long-established history, the programming is exclusive to hotel guests and offers “keys to the city” moments, via the concierge team’s unrivalled relationships with New York's most prestigious institutions, in-demand experts, and boutique and mainstay luxury brands. Take advantage of the Personal Shopping Series and let some of New York’s most in-demand professional stylists elevate your wardrobe. Visit luxury perfumery AMAFFI, just across the street, and indulge in champagne and caviar as you choose your very own hand-picked signature scent from AMAFFI’s exclusive collection. Or visit New York’s first and only legal whiskey distillery since prohibition, Great Jones Distilling Co. and taste some of the rarest, oldest whiskey in New York City.
While Four Seasons Hotel New York’s design has evolved, it has retained the very elements that first drew guests from around the world: an impeccable location, an emphasis on privacy and comfort, and a commitment to world-class service. As the hotel once again welcomes the world, it remains clear why this reopening has garnered so much excitement; it represents the very best of what New York City and the Four Seasons brand have to offer.
You’ll find souvenir store after souvenir store in Manhattan, but the best way to remember your Four Seasons Hotel New York stay is with a Beanie Baby. The hotel is owned by Beanie Baby founder Ty Warner, hence, the well-stocked Beanie Baby boutique adjacent to the hotel’s reception desk. The boutique is a whimsical nod to the past, filled with Beanie Babies and plush animals that evoke a sense of nostalgia. Whether you pick-up a memento for a loved one or for yourself, each toy serves as a lighthearted reminder of the sophisticated luxury and playful spirit that define a stay at this iconic New York gem.
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