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The Setai New York, the East Coast's First Capella-Managed Hotel, Opens

Look out, Fifth Avenue - there's a new luxury hotel in town. The Big Apple is no stranger to luxurious hotel properties, but the East Coast's first Capella-managed hotel property, Setai Fifth Avenue, is making waves in town in a big way. Situated on prime Midtown real estate (Fifth Avenue between 36th and 37th Streets), the hotel is within a few minutes walk of the Macy's flagship store, Times Square, Grand Central Station and Madison Square Garden.

The hotel offers 157 of the city's largest guest rooms, most of which are over 700 square feet, plus 57 suites, including three penthouses. Even if you don't plan to spend much time in your room, opt for the impressive "Avenue" rooms or a Studio Suite, which features a connected living area.

Fifty-four hotel suites each have a separate bedroom and living room. Furnished kitchens in these apartments offer a full-sized refrigerator, stove and appliances by Miele. Setai also offers three striking penthouse suites, each one-of-a-kind. Finished in rosewood and white marble with gold veining and textiles in deeper browns and red accents, the 1,900-square-foot suites feature two bedrooms with the option to connect up to two connecting suites for a total of four bedrooms, three living rooms and four-and-a-half baths.

Gallery: Setai Fifth Avenue

A bedroom in one of The Setai Fifth Avenue Hotel's suites.

A Bathroom in The Setai Fifth Avenue Hotel guest room.

A studio suite at The Setai Fifth Avenue Hotel

Premier Bedroom at The Setai Fifth Avenue Hotel

A kitchen in one of The Setai Fifth Avenue's luxury suites

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Hotel Gansevoort NYC Opens Lacoste Boutique

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Filed under: Apparel, Luxury Travel & Hotels

During the week of November 22, 2010, a new Lacoste boutique will debut at the new Gansevoort Park Avenue NYC hotel on the corner of E. 29th Street and Park Avenue. The boutique will sell limited edition and co-branded clothing, among other premium merchandise.

The hotel's fashion partnership with Lacoste will also introduce crocodile-emblazoned signature uniforms for select GHG staff at multiple properties. Staff at Gansevoort Park Avenue NYC, Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC, and Gansevoort Turks + Caicos will don Lacoste seasonal uniforms distinctive to each hotel. The Gansevoort Park Avenue NYC and Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC employee ensembles will layer white, black, navy blue, and grey pieces composed of terry, nylon and the brand's iconic piqué cotton. Gansevoort Turks + Caicos staff uniforms will feature accessories and apparel in calypso blue and white.

Lacoste invited sculptor Joseph Conforti to craft a ceramic crocodile to be displayed at the hotel lobby entrance of its newest locale. T-shirts and polos bearing the Gansevoort signature "G" alongside Lacoste's embroidered crocodile will be sold exclusively at the boutique. The Fall 2010 assortment will also include limited edition items such as the Holiday Collector's Series Porcelain Polos commissioned by Chinese artist Li Xiaofeng and Peanuts 60th Anniversary special kid's polos.

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Hyatt Announces New Park Hyatt Hotel In New York City

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Real Estate Developments

Hyatt Hotels has announced plans for the new The Park Hyatt New York which will be the brand's flagship hotel when it opens in 2012. The newly-constructed hotel will be designed by world-renowned, Pritzker Prize-winning architect Christian de Portzamparc. The hotel will be located at 157 West 57th Street between Avenue of the Americas and Seventh Avenue, across from Carnegie Hall. The 210-room hotel will be part of a 90-story mixed-use tower that will also have 135 Thomas Juul-Hansen-designed luxury condominiums with Central Park views.

The property also will feature a bar and restaurant and 5,000 square feet of retail space as well as a meeting facility with a grand ballroom and distinctive event space, spa, fitness center, and an indoor swimming pool in a three-story aerie at the top of the hotel. The hotel will have interiors designed by the design firm Yabu Pushelberg. Twelve previously announced Park Hyatt hotels are under development, which, when completed, will increase the number of Park Hyatt properties worldwide to 38 over the next five years.

[via Hotel Chatter]

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Hudson Hotel Launches Luxe Vending Machine

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

What essentials do you need for a stay in New York City? The Hudson Hotel in New York City has an intriguing take on this concept launching Semi-Automatic at Hudson, an oversized vending machine that is stocked not just with everyday travel necessities but with items that are both luxurious and a little quirky. The machine includes copies of Catcher in the Rye, a Paul Smith toothbrush, Ouija Board, a Dagger Rosary by jewelry designer Pamela Love, a black sequin mini skirt by Haute Hippie, Blueprint Cleanse, a personal portrait shoot with photographer Ben Watts, 24k gold handcuffs by Kiki De Montparnasse and a way to rent a red Ferrari 599 GTB from Gotham Dream Cars. There is also an original Hudson t-shirt, created exclusively for Hudson by artist Chrissie Miller of SOPHOMORE. The Semi-Automatic concept originally debuted last year at the Mondrian in South Beach offering everything from bikinis to Bentley rentals. The machine is available to guests 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and will present new luxury items on a regular basis. Prices range from $4 (for the basics) to $8,000 for the Ben Watts photo shoot and $10,000 to rent the Ferrari 599 GTB for one week.

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Luxury Hudson Hotel NYC Offers Gourmet Cafeteria Trays

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Filed under: Dining, Luxury Travel & Hotels

Hudson Hotel is a swanky property near NYC's famous Columbus Circle with a cool-kids vibe.

The youthful swagger of Hudson Hotel is achieved by an unusual theme; the hotel is made to feel somewhat like a college dorm -- but don't discount it yet; this is basically the idea of a dorm, blown up into a super-concept with common areas, a library and long escalator rides, as well as Hudson Hall, a bar/restaurant serving gourmet cafeteria trays.

You read that right. Hudson Hall is a quirky bar and restaurant reminiscent of an Ivy League mess hall (on drugs), serving breakfast, lunch and dinner at their long tables and Alice-in-Wonderland-esque chairs beneath panoramic video screens. You head up to the kitchen island, which is decorated with antique books, in the center of the bar, get a red cafeteria tray, and pick out your meal. Your server will charge you based on the items they spot on your tray.

If you happen to sit at the bar, you will be probably be pressured into doing shots -- ah, college. Check out more photos of Hudson Hall and Hudson Hotel:

Gallery: Hudson Hall at Hudson Hotel

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InterContinental Times Square Opens In New York City

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It's the summer of hotel openings in New York City. We saw the Andaz Wall Street recently throw open its doors and Cassa's opening is set for August. The 607-room InterContinental New York Times Square has opened for business with an official grand opening for July 29. The 36-story hotel is located along 44th Street and is the largest hotel in New York City to have LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification.

The rooms features panoramic views of Manhattan and have floor-to-ceiling windows. The average guest room size is 350 square feet and rooms have walk-in rain showers and 42-inch flat-panel televisions. The hotel has 25 Panoramic Avenue suites and a three-bedroom, bi-level penthouse suite. The hotel will also be home to Todd English's newest restaurant concept, Ca Va, a French bistro-inspired restaurant. Other amenities include 24-hour business and fitness centers and a courtyard viewing garden in the lobby complete with a reflecting pool and sculptures.

Hotel Chatter has sneak peek images from the hotel. Rates start around $300 a night.

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Trump Hotel Collection Opens Newest Property, Trump SoHo New York

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Books

Rising above the city skyline in a dramatic 46-story melding of steel and glass sits the Trump SoHo hotel, New York's newest luxury property and the latest from the Trump Hotel Collection. The 391-room hotel offers classic décor (sans typical Trump gilding) featuring Fendi Casa furniture, Bellino custom bedding and guest concierge services by Trump Attaché. Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Hudson River, Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city in these peaceful retreats – with just 12 rooms per floor, the hotel features an intimate, boutique feel. This spring, the place to be is the hotel's Kastel lounge and seasonal Bar d'Eau, located on the 6,000-square-foot pool deck. April showers keeping you inside? Never fear, guests and visitors alike can catch up or sip cocktails in The Library, outfitted with luxury books by TASCHEN.

Meeting and event spaces total 12,000 square feet, including the 46^th floor ballroom, aptly titled SoHi, accommodating crowds of up to 150. Gastronomes can enjoy dining at Quattro Gastronomia Italiana and spa services from The Spa at Trump, opening this summer and featuring the city's only authentic luxury hammam. Until summer, guests can enjoy select spa treatments in their guestrooms and suites. Guests visiting the hotel before September 6 will also have access to exclusive shopping discounts courtesy of the Trump Shopping Card, offering discounts at stores including La Perla, Longchamp and Bloomingdales. Looks like the king of "you're fired," will be helping the economy with a hiring buzz. Now let's just see if he can do something about that hair .... 246 Spring Street. 877.828.7080. www.trumpsohohotel.com. Rates start at $389, $489 for suites.

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