THE BACCARAT HOTEL
A Brilliantly Imagined Midtown Manhattan Stay
The Baccarat Hotel in New York delights guests by combining the noble heritage and perfect craft of the legendary French crystal company with a modern flair and elements of unexpected magic.
Built by internationally-acclaimed architecture firm Skidmore Owings & Merrill, the Midtown Manhattan tower features a prismatic glass façade, which fittingly recalls the radiance of Baccarat crystal and subtly reflects and refracts light across its 50 stories.
At the ground-floor entrance, a four-foot-tall dual-sided fireplace welcomes guests, paying homage to Baccarat’s furnaces, which are stoked 24 hours a day to produce the world’s most coveted crystal. Additionally, seventeen magnificent, custom-produced chandeliers hang in the hotel’s public areas.
The whimsical 60-foot bar, inspired by the stables at Château de Versailles, boasts a dramatic barrel-vaulted ceiling and three monumental chandeliers giving the space a theatrical feel. Lauded French curators Stéphanie and Frédéric Chambre assembled the bar’s noteworthy, one-of-a-kind art collection, which spans important aesthetic movements since 1764, the year of Baccarat’s founding. The bar’s darkly opulent aesthetic features crimson velvets, dark leathers as well as a black-and-white checked floor setting a daring and slightly seductive scene for after-work, after-dinner or late-night cocktails.
The sanctuary-like guest rooms and suites have been designed to feel like pieds-à-terre and feature custom desks, sconces and table lamps by Baccarat. All rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, plush four-poster beds, custom jacquard linens by Mascioni and glass showers concealed by hand-painted French doors. The marble bathrooms are abound with amenities crafted exclusively for the hotel by Parisian perfumer Maison Francis Kurkdjian.
Hidden away below the hotel’s entrance, the subterranean Spa de la Mer is designed to recall luxurious moments by the sea. The reception area is accented with a calming golden ocean visual, while Italian marble floors and white washed planks line the hallways. Each treatment room is adorned with a beautiful mural of sea kelp hand painted by New York artists, Lynda White and Jeff Wood.
Brilliantly imagined by hospitality industry titan Barry Sternlicht, the Baccarat is only one of two New York City hotels to receive the Forbes Five-Star Award since 2016.
The Baccarat Hotel is located in Manhattan, New York. To learn more, visit baccarathotels.com. Photos courtesy of Baccarat Hotel New York.
MANDARIN ORIENTAL NEW YORK
Redefining Luxury Hospitality
The Five-Star Mandarin Oriental redefines the New York City hotel with its striking contemporary design and stylish Oriental flair. Providing an unparalleled guest experience coupled with Mandarin Oriental’s legendary service, the hotel has a reputation for excellence among business travelers and is known as the ultimate “Celebration Destination” for leisure guests from around the world.
The lobby is located more than 280 feet above ground level, providing a stunning hotel arrival experience. The 244 spacious, elegant guestrooms and suites all feature breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline, Central Park or the Hudson River, and offer guests user-friendly, state-of-the-art in-room communications and entertainment systems.
Dramatic views provide a spectacular backdrop for the food and beverage outlets including Asiate, the hotel’s vibrant signature restaurant serving modern American cuisine with a creative twist; and The Aviary NYC, a restaurant for drinks by Chef Grant Achatz that provides an interactive journey for guests complete with inventive cocktails and small food plates.
Honoring Mandarin Oriental’s heritage, The Spa offers holistic rejuvenation in a tranquil, meditative setting, pampering and soothing body, mind and spirit. The 14,500-square foot Five-Star Spa features a state-of-the-art fitness center, 75-foot lap pool and is distinguished by its exclusive treatments.
Conveniently located on Manhattan’s Westside at Columbus Circle and the southern entrance to Central Park, the property is ideally located near some of the city’s best shops, Michelin-starred dining and renowned performance centers.
Mandarin Oriental is located in Manhattan, New York. To learn more, visit mandarinoriental.com/newyork. Photos courtesy of Mandarin Oriental New York.
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