To celebrate the debut of the Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel, the brand’s new flagship property, a star-studded event was held on June 2 that brought together celebs from the fashion, design, culinary and entertainment worlds including hosts Olivia Palermo and Chanel Iman, along with Andrew Zimmern and Nigel Barker. Wyclef Jean and New York electronic duo The Knocks, kept the party going by headlining with their smash track, “Kiss the Sky,” off their new debut album ‘55’, for the nearly one thousand guests on the 8,000 square-foot outdoor terrace featuring a retractable roof —one of the largest in New York City.
The Renaissance New York Midtown is the city’s first “living” hotel and is comprised of sensational, ever-changing digital experiences. Specifically designed to interact with visitors from the moment they enter the hotel, the property features intelligent corridors that respond to human movement, digitally enhanced elevator banks, and a never-before-seen Discovery Portal Powered by Time Out that showcases hyper-local neighborhood guides on a user-friendly digital alcove to be accessed with the point of a finger or tap of a foot. A four-story LED digital clock at the top of the building also brings the hotel to life adding a beacon of light to the city’s skyline for all to enjoy.
Located on 35th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, the hotel boasts 348 guest rooms, each offering a neutral palette with pops of purple or grey throughout the bedding and upholstery. Guests will find a sleek Lobby Bar, Library Lounge, a clandestine DJ booth and Club Lounge for Elite Marriott Rewards members and preferred guests. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of the city, while stylized inspirational quotes from fashion greats such as Coco Chanel and Oscar de la Renta painted onto the raw concrete back wall, pay homage to the Garment District, which the hotel is located. Rock and Reilly’s gastropub also offers an 8,000 square-foot outdoor terrace, a rarity in New York City, with a retractable roof, private cabanas, comfortable seating and two fully-stocked bars.
