Manhattan’s Grand Hyatt New York originally opened in 1919 as the Commodore Hotel. The hotel’s recent $130 million makeover represents a return to elegance and opulence for the historic property. State-of-the-art design and original artwork throughout give the hotel an elegant, sophisticated, and one-of-a-kind appeal.
Open public spaces. Guests to the Grand Hyatt New York are welcomed by two macael marble sculptures by Jaume Plensa in the lobby, designed by Bentel & Bentel. The installations, Awilda and Chloe, loom larger than life in the hotel’s entryway and pay homage to people in motion. Meanwhile, George Wong Design envisioned the 16th-floor Grand Club to resemble a rooftop garden through features such as natural wood, industrial metal, sage colored walls, and stone surfaces. Surrounded by a private terrace facing the Midtown Manhattan skyline, the spacious club comprises an entry foyer resembling a gazebo, living room, breakfast room, and light-filled conservatory. In addition, vibrant, colorful panels from German artist Burghard Muller-Dannhausen adorn the new Bentel & Bentel-designed Gallery on Lex, a new social event area with a club-like feel.
Guestrooms. By using rich woods, pinstriped carpeting, and dramatic lighting, Dallas-based designers from Looney & Associates succeeded in evoking the contemporary and sophisticated feel of a Manhattan apartment in the hotel’s guestrooms. The firm also took the design helm for the hotel’s Loft Suites, where dark walnut furnishings and spacious lounge areas evoke a sense of masculinity, as well as Residence Suites that boast a softer, more neutral feel. Four pied-a-terre Premier Suites by George Wong Design fall into two design categories: uptown and downtown. The former features sophisticated and classic Manhattan accents, while the latter boasts light, airy tones.
Dining. Designed by Bentel & Bentel (who also did the grab-and-go venue called Market), the hotel’s 6,000-square-foot restaurant features a lounge area and wine gallery where WineStation technology allows guests to sample a variety of wines.
