Langham Hospitality will take over the management of the Setai Fifth Avenue, located at 400 Fifth Avenue.
The 214 room-Langham Place, Fifth Avenue will update furnishings and install a new selection of art in the public spaces, including the recently introduced Measure Lounge. In keeping with the modern British brand, select partnerships with UK-based artists, fashion designers, and film partners will also be announced this year. In 2014, Langham Place, Fifth Avenue will also introduce Chuan Spa⎯⎯focusing on traditional Chinese medicine techniques. The Michelin-starred restaurant Ai Fiori by the Altamarea Group is the highlight of the hotel’s F&B outlets.
“We are excited that the launch of the Langham Place brand in North America is in New York City, the crossroads of the world’s business, culture, and fashion industries,” says Brett Butcher, CEO of Langham Hospitality Group. “Langham Place, Fifth Avenue is a milestone in our global expansion in the world’s most important destinations and it will be a welcome addition to the group’s North American portfolio, which includes Langham hotels in Pasadena (Los Angeles) and Boston, as well as Chicago and Toronto, which are both joining the group in July 2013.
