First Look: Four Seasons Hotel New York
The highly anticipated return of the Four Seasons Hotel New York ushers in a new era of luxury in Midtown Manhattan
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. The Four Seasons Hotel New York occupies one the most enviable addresses at East 57th Street between Madison and Park Avenues, just steps from Central Park, Fifth Avenue, and iconic Rockefeller Plaza. Crowning the hotel is the lavish Ty Warner Penthouse on the 52nd floor, an architectural and artistic tour de force renowned for its bespoke design, four terraces, and 360 degree views of NYC, beautifully crafted finishes and globally-sourced features and amenities. The rate for this one-of-a-kind suite is $80,000USD per night.
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Central to architect IM Pei’s vision is the grand lobby with its dramatic 33-foot glass ceiling and honey-toned marble floors and columns enhanced with sculptural florals. With its two lively restaurants upstairs and open to the grand lobby on either side, it’s a see-and-be-seen space full of energy and possibility.
Offering some of New York’s most expansive luxury rooms and suites ranging from 500 square feet to full floor speciality suites at 4,300 square feet, the residential-style accommodations are bathed in light, with higher floors offering panoramic views of Central Park, the Manhattan skyline and beyond. Newly refined in-room beverage bars now feature carefully chosen drinks and bites from local purveyors, including Italian Lavazza coffee.
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The hotel’s extensive 24-hour in-room dining menus have also been revamped with an increased focus on top quality ingredients and touches of luxury, such as the new signature breakfast with caviar and crème fraîche, and Dom Pérignon. In the spa-like bathrooms, Four Seasons Hotel New York introduces luxurious amenities by acclaimed Spanish skincare brand Natura Bissé. Many suites also have outdoor terraces large enough to dine under the stars, a rarity in the city.
Under the potted trees of The Garden, the tables are set for power breakfasts and cozy luncheons overlooking the grand lobby and 57th Street. Celebrated Executive Chef Maria Tampakis, most recently of the Hotel’s sister property Downtown, has put her signature on the menus, while retaining long-time guest favorites with some new twists. Enjoy Northern Italian influences in dishes such as panettone French toast, and agnolotti stuffed with short rib and caramelized onion kissed by pecorino fondue; and luxe takes on classic comforts, such as the Italian Benedict with sun-dried tomato hollandaise.
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On the other side of the grand lobby, TY Bar returns with luxe new bites menu by Chef Maria. Explore a sip-by-sip journey through New York’s storied cocktail eras, from the Gilded Age-inspired ultra-luxe Ty Manhattan, to the Don Draper-worthy Three Martini Lunch flight, to the super-sophisticated 5th Ave. Cosmo. Each cocktail is an elevated version of a classic.