Park Hyatt New York Debuts the Manhattan Suite—See Inside

On the twenty fifth ground of the Park Hyatt New York, the lounge of the brand-new Manhattan Suite is among the extra lavish locations I’ve gathered my household to observe an Eagles playoff sport. With home windows practically 18 toes excessive, a sculpture by An Te Lu; curving pink Vladimir Kagan–designed couches; dramatic rectangular brass fixtures, suspended from the ceiling; and the gamers bigger than life on a 165-inch Sharp TV display, my household and I felt far, far faraway from our extra demure front room simply throughout city. And but, we additionally felt proper at residence, in a kick-your-shoes-off, munch-on-popcorn sort of means, which was a shock, given the grand surroundings.

Park Hyatt New York’s new Manhattan Suite, a sprawling, 3,500-square foot, three-bedroom, three-bathroom area, combines the most effective of what lodges do (room service; concierge entry) with the most effective of what an condo can supply (heated rest room flooring and full-service kitchen, anybody?). The Park Hyatt is about in midtown Manhattan, on a stretch of 57th road referred to as Billionaire’s Row, the place a number of super-tall condominium towers cater to a fraction of the 1 p.c. Constructed to the tune of $10 million, the suite debuted simply in time for the resort’s tenth anniversary—and I used to be there for a fast staycation.

A residential method to design and facilities is taking off at lodges and resorts as of late, as properties faucet into underutilized areas or reconfigure smaller visitor rooms into bigger suites; construct out villas on undeveloped land; and even promote membership memberships to locals. To get within the sport—and supply a premium alternative for multigenerational teams—the Park Hyatt turned their former spa and salon on the twenty fifth ground (an area that I discovered at all times had nice bones, with hovering home windows permitting for pure mild) into the equal of a presidential suite.

“Because the journey panorama continues to evolve, we noticed the necessity for an area that blends luxurious and luxury for every type of teams,” mentioned Lauren Ebzant, space vice chairman and normal supervisor of the Park Hyatt New York, in an interview with Journey + Leisure. “The Manhattan Suite was designed to satisfy the wants of right this moment’s discerning vacationers—whether or not they’re multigenerational households in search of a spacious retreat, {couples} in pursuit of a romantic escape, executives embracing the work-from-anywhere way of life, or friends merely on the lookout for a non-public sanctuary within the coronary heart of New York Metropolis.”

Designed by Sawyer & Firm, the suite, which is roughly formed like a “U,” presents unimaginable, 270-degree views dealing with north, west, and south. We liked having the ability to see the treetops of Central Park from the 2 north-facing balconies, in addition to craning our necks right down to spy vehicles and pedestrians shuttling down 57th road from the primary residing space, which has a western publicity. The elevated expertise doesn’t come low cost: the suite prices $50,000 per evening, in case you guide all three bedrooms (two will also be booked individually as Central Park Balcony Suites). That price contains airport transfers, breakfast, a fridge and pantry stocked to your choice, and a spa therapy. (A brand new Spa Nalai will debut quickly, additionally on the twenty fifth ground, close to the locker rooms near the indoor pool.)

Tucked off the lounge and accessible by a marble hallway, the first bed room is anchored by “Fee Base on the A,” an oversize graphite, oil, and acrylic piece on canvas from multi-disciplinary English artist Grace Watts. The massive rest room comes full with a soaking tub, steam bathe, Le Labo facilities, and hair dryer from stylist Rossano Ferretti. The closet is spacious, with ample drawers and hangers (a welcome improve from my condo), however higher nonetheless, private consumers from the close by Nordstrom flagship are on-site that will help you customise your wardrobe. The open-plan residing and eating rooms felt gracious—not stuffy—with all of us easing into these pink couches for hours at evening, after which sitting right down to eggs Benedict for breakfast the subsequent day on the eight-seat eating desk. Books that nod to the town’s tradition and historical past, together with “New York Cocktails” and “The New York Tapes” had been scattered all through the suite, including to the sense of place; I additionally relished seeing vibrant items by New York Metropolis-based artists Joanne Freeman and Erin O’Keefe.

If all three rooms are booked, the Manhattan Suite accommodates 10 friends in a single day; that mentioned, you could possibly have many extra over, with two powder rooms and a moist bar in the lounge.

With executives persevering with to work-from-anywhere, and even guide in for longer-than common stays, Sawyer & Firm Design, Inc. made room for a compact, fashionable workplace; an attractive kitchen with Miele home equipment, together with a dishwasher and Grasp Cool fridge-freezer; and a number of widespread rooms, just like the separate residing space off one of many secondary bedrooms that faces north, towards Central Park.

“When designing, it was vital to make the huge area really feel snug and serene,” Tracey Sawyer, founder and CEO of Sawyer & Firm Design, Inc, instructed T+L. “We used a mixture of a delicate impartial colour palette with muted tones and pure supplies like walnut wooden so as to add heat to the prevailing surroundings.”

For all of the tactile perks–artwork curated by Tatar Artwork Tasks; Sferra linens; Toto electrical bathrooms; customized embroidered robes; and an in-room Peloton, upon request—I discovered that having a non-public hour for our household within the 65-foot-long saltwater pool, only a minute’s stroll from the suite, was my favourite inclusion. The workforce opened it to us at 9:00 p.m., simply as a handful of different friends had been ending up a night swim. New York Metropolis, not like Los Angeles and even London, will not be recognized for its resort swimming pools. However the Park Hyatt has arguably the most effective, with music from Carnegie Corridor piped underwater (the well-known music corridor is simply throughout the road). Striding in and splashing solo in a resort pool, as if we owned the place? That’s one thing we are able to all get used to.

The Park Hyatt New York’s Manhattan Suite begins at $50,000 per evening, and you’ll guide by calling +1 (888) 974 5528.