(TAN): Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 brands, has opened Le Méridien New York, Fifth Avenue, the brand’s second hotel in the city. Marriott said in a news release that the 21-storey hotel has 165 guest rooms and 17 apartment-style residences for longer stays.
“Le Méridien has always inspired travellers to explore the world in style and savor the good life through the lens of its European spirit, and what better city to continue this legacy than in Manhattan, with our second hotel in the destination,” said Jennifer Connell, global brand leader, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts and vice president, distinctive premium brands, Marriott International. “As we continue to celebrate the brand’s momentous 50th anniversary this year, we’re delighted to expand on our global footprint and bring a distinct stay experience and chic signature programmes to creative-minded travellers visiting New York City.”
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Designed by Gene Kaufman Architect, Le Méridien New York, Fifth Avenue features light-coloured masonry façade and grid of windows with dark railings blend traditional elements with a modern flair. The timeless chic interiors, designed by Paul Vega and Vennie Lau of New Jersey-based design studio VLDG, pay homage to the neighbourhood that was dominated by the textile mercantile trade in the 20th century. Bold geometric patterns, contrasting colours, and textured fabrics are woven into the hotel’s design scheme and infused with iconic New York City cultural elements and modern, mid-century design details. Signature design details include curated artwork throughout the lobby, including a luminous acrylic wall sculpture, a textile column that merges units of colour and patchwork to create a patterned field, and a scale map printed on wood acoustic walls.
Within the New York-inspired guest rooms, design takes shape with the brand’s signature mid-century modernism along with custom murals that depict a map of Manhattan, with connecting waterways. Featuring a colour palette with shades of grey and blue with pink accents for a cohesive aesthetic, the rooms – six of which have walk-out terraces – include the Le Méridien signature bed, MALIN+GOETZ bath products, 4K smart TVs, an elevated desk inspired by higher surfaces used by creative individuals, and more.
Serving as a focal point of the hotel’s public spaces, the Le Méridien Hub is a gathering place and modern reinterpretation of the traditional hotel lobby, serving custom-brewed, barista-crafted coffee beverages during the day and sparkling cocktails in the evening at the signature Latitude/Longitude Bar. The property’s all-day ristorante, Allora, specializes in seasonally inspired, regional Italian aperitivi and fare including its signature Miller’s Wife Pasta. Additional amenities and services include a complimentary 24-hour health club with Life Fitness equipment, in-room dining, and more.
Located on Fifth Avenue between West 30th and West 31st, the new hotel is near some of the city’s most notable sights including Empire State and Flatiron buildings, NoMad district, Herald Square, and the Fifth Avenue shopping, and many more must-see, can’t-miss attractions.
