Thompson Central Park New York opened its doors on November 1. Located steps from the southern edge of Central Park on West 56th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, the hotel is situated in the former space of the Parker New York.
The hotel has a redesigned lobby, public spaces and 587 contemporary guestrooms and suites including the 174-room Upper Stories, a collection of luxurious accommodations offering expansive views, high-end amenities and exclusive offerings and programming, including access to the private Upper Stories Lounge. The opening also includes the return of the culinary hotspot, Burger Joint, and the introduction of a new cocktail bar, Standing Room Only. The hotel’s grand opening will culminate in Spring 2022, with the arrival of more soon-to-be announced dining destinations, event space and the opening of Upper Stories.
The public spaces have been designed by architect Thomas Juul-Hansen and guestrooms by Stonehill Taylor. Guestroom artwork and programming will be music-centric as a nod to the hotel’s history as a home to many musicians and actors who played at New York City's top music venues.
The lobby has massive wood-clad portals leading to an organic shaped wood and leather reception desk, with intimate seating just beyond. The central atrium features 36’ high ceilings with a massive central skylight and curated space for food and drinks below. Debuting in Spring 2022, a vaulted bar space connecting the atrium to both 56th and 57th streets will be lined with wood finishes and capped by a suspended canopy of foliage. Each space throughout the hotel is highlighted by bespoke lighting along with a curated collection of artworks inspired by the rich heritage of the storied neighborhood.
The property is also unveiling SRO (Standing Room Only), an intimate lobby bar that will serve hotel guests and visitors cocktails, rare and organic wines and mocktails. In Spring 2022, the property will introduce an array of restaurants.
One of five Thompson Hotels properties expected to open across the U.S. this year, the hotel extends the brand’s New York City footprint, joining the collection’s celebrated properties in Lower Manhattan, The Beekman and Gild Hall.
Guestrooms at Thompson Central Park New York start at an introductory rate of $420 per night. For more information on the hotel’s opening, and to book your stay today, visit: http://www.thompsoncentralpark.com.
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