The wisteria-draped perimeter is your first indication that the Loews Regency New York Hotel is not your typical Manhattan hotel. Ivy leaves and white blooms climb and coil upwards to create a twinkle-lit canopy that encircles the hotel’s 61st and Park Ave. location. The fantastical effect creates a captivating welcome. Closer inspection reveals Loews meticulous attention to detail; this magical Eden conceals the building’s temporary scaffolding (erected for routine maintenance). This fleeting and beautiful effort to surprise and delight, which is soon to be dismantled, is a Loews signature, carried throughout the luxury hotel and its swank suites. The Regency Bar & Grill restaurant and the Julien Farel Restore Salon & Spa are both state-of-the-art.
Inside the hotel’s high-ceilinged entrance and Lobby Lounge, an art installation by Brooklyn-based artist Nina Helms appears to float across an expansive wall, adding to the enchantment. Brise de Printemps by Helms features 438 handcrafted dogwood flowers in various stages of bloom, evoking the lush Central Park flora.
From the moment it opened its doors in 1963, the Loews Regency New York Hotel has defined Park Avenue hospitality. The hotel, which was built by Robert “Bob” and Lawrence “Larry” Tisch and reopened on January 16, 2014, after a one-year, $100 million renovation, reclaimed its prominence in Midtown Manhattan. The family-owned brand, which is dedicated to delivering unscripted guest moments and is grounded in family heritage, now has 27 hotels and resorts in major city centers and resort destinations across the United States and Canada. This Park Ave. jewel is the hospitality company’s flagship hotel, and it has everything a visitor to New York City could want: glitz, opulence, and a prime location.
The Art Deco-inspired hotel has 379 guestrooms and suites of various styles and sizes, making it ideal for families as well as business people who regularly pledge their allegiance. Frette linens and bathrobes are provided, as well as cutting-edge technology such as smart televisions with on-demand movies, complimentary high-speed Internet access, and electronic window shades. The Terrace/Atrium Suites, which range in size from 950 to 1,350 square feet and have their own distinct charm and character, are ideal for family stays. Three of the four suites have bigger terraces, and the fourth has its own private atrium.
Reserve one of the hotel’s six incredibly stylish and spacious Signature Suites, ranging in size from 700 to 1,550 square feet and imagined by New York City’s finest design talents, for a quintessential New York experience. Each has its own character and aesthetic that transports guests to a New York state of mind, with views of Central Park, Park Avenue, 61st Street, and the New York City skyline.
Meyer Davis Studio Inc created the Uptown Bohemian Suite, which is inspired by SoHo’s eclectic aesthetic and Chelsea’s clean lines. The Bespoke Suit is inspired by the thriving fashion industry in New York City. The Grand Suites were designed by Rottet Studio and were inspired by Marilyn Monroe, a cultural icon. The Glamour Suite is based on what might have been Marilyn’s Park Avenue pad, while the Pop Art Suite is inspired by Andy Warhol’s immortalization of her. The Classic 1970s Apartment was designed by Haynes-Roberts, Inc. with a sophisticated aesthetic inspired by the glamorous apartments of Milan in the 1970s. The Nate Berkus Apartment on the 21st floor, a 1,000 square foot oasis of style and comfort with a formal living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom, and balcony, is the centerpiece of these Signature Suites.
The hotel’s pinnacle location for the New York ‘Power Breakfast,’ a concept introduced in 1975 during the New York City financial crisis when Bob Tisch began inviting leaders from the public and private sectors to the restaurant to discuss city recovery, continues to add to the classic New York vibe. The power breakfast forever changed the way business was done, ushering in the era of morning meetings and putting an end to the three-martini lunch. The Power Breakfast has become a Loews Regency signature over the years and remains one of the most iconic dining experiences in Manhattan, providing both locals and hotel guests with the ideal people-watching opportunity. Lunch and dinner are also available, with American fare prepared with market-fresh ingredients and served in a sultry, Sinatra-esque setting where Manhattans and martinis are the order of the day.
Locals and visitors alike love the hotel’s 10,000 square foot beauty flagship, the Julien Farel Restore Salon & Spa. Its namesake haircare pioneer has coiffed the manes of some of the world’s most famous names, and he’s created an eponymous line of products that can be found in every hotel room. The salon and spa provide an unrivaled level of sophistication, including a 1,700 square foot fitness center with a variety of Peloton spin bikes and elliptical machines.
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