The 30 Best Hotel Openings of 2021

Built in 1971 by influential architects Emery Roth & Sons, the Park Lane New York, now operated by Highgate, is a Midtown legend overlooking Central Park. Restoring original post-war details was a priority for Yabu Pushelberg; the Toronto- and New York-based firm even repurposed historic chandeliers and sconces. Informed by the abundance of greenery just outside the hotel, local studio En Viu handpainted murals in the 610 guestrooms and public spaces that bring to life flora and fauna. Further, nightlife guru Scott Sartiano is behind the hotel’s three swanky venues, including the Art Nouveau-detailed Rose Lane, Harry’s New York Bar, and the soon-to-open Darling on the 47th floor, which is poised to become the first rooftop lounge on Billionaires’ Row. Photo by Alice Gao