Embassy Suites by Hilton Opens in Midtown Manhattan →

The first Embassy Suites by Hilton in the Midtown area welcomes business and leisure travelers

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180118005200/en/Embassy-Suites-Hilton-Opens-Midtown-Manhattan

From Business Wire 

January 18, 2018

NEW YORK & MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Embassy Suites by Hilton, a global brand of upscale, all-suite hotels from Hilton(NYSE: HLT), announced today the opening of a newly-built hotel in New York City’s Midtown Manhattan. The hotel venture marks a significant milestone as the only full-service Hilton in the Midtown central and south areas, providing a much-needed, refreshing lodging option for business and leisure travelers. Embassy Suites by Hilton prides itself on offering guests an approachable and stress-free experience at each of its hotel properties.

Soaring 39 stories, Embassy Suites by Hilton New York - Midtown Manhattan is the place to see and be seen, with a glass façade offering supreme views of the iconic New York City skyline. The hotel features a convenient, central location to popular local attractions such as Times Square, Bryant Park, Fifth Avenue shopping, as well as corporate districts. The property is steps away from almost every desired method of transportation, including Grand Central Terminal, Penn Station and the LIRR.

Managed by PM Hotel Group, the hotel comprises of 310 studio suites and king rooms with contemporary, smart design and local influences. The hotel’s exterior, for example, was inspired by the fashion district with jeweled aesthetics, rich textures and vibrant color tones. Beginning on the 22nd floor, the hotel has city view rooms facing north & south as well as several Sky Studio Suites with private terraces. In-room amenities include free Wi-Fi, a microwave and refrigerator, coffee maker, bath amenities and more.

“Guests can now take advantage of the new Embassy Suites by Hilton New York - Midtown Manhattan property to experience The Big Apple without sacrificing affordability and convenience,” said Alan Roberts, global head, Embassy Suites by Hilton. “Whether dining at our upscale restaurants or taking in the views of the city from the Skylawn Bar & Social Space, our new property sets the standard for value.”

Guests staying at the Embassy Suites by Hilton New York - Midtown Manhattan location can enjoy three upscale restaurants inspired by the city’s vibrant culture. The Embassy Lounge serves complimentary made-to order-breakfast favorites daily, while The Heist serves Italian fare and chef-led concepts during lunch and dinner hours. Hand-crafted cocktails curated by Allen Katz, one of the nation’s leading experts on distilled spirits, are available for beverage enthusiasts at The Heist Lounge and The Skylawn Bar & Social Space. An additional lounge on the fourth floor hosts the complimentary evening reception with wine, beer and spirits and lite bites daily. Guests can also take in the city views on The Skylawn outdoor terrace, which is open to the public or available for private events.

Additional amenities include The Empire room, a 900-sq. ft. meeting space with natural lighting and views of The Skylawn outdoor space, a fitness center featuring a variety of Precor exercise equipment, a robust library and an interactive game lounge. All of this is in addition to the standard amenities available at all Embassy Suites by Hilton hotels ensure travelers receive value-added offerings that make for a comfortable stay.

“Business and leisure travelers will embrace the beloved Embassy Suites by Hilton values and be able to explore the city at this high-end property, which breaks the mold of typical hotels in the area,” said Karl Baugher, general manager, Embassy Suites by Hilton New York - Midtown Manhattan. “No other full-service hotel in the area offers well-appointed studio suites and king rooms, culinary experiences through our in-house chef, a complete mixology program and proximity to nearby attractions like we do at a cost-efficient price point.”

Embassy Suites by Hilton New York - Midtown Manhattan participates in the Hilton Honors® loyalty program, which is open to all guests and free to join - visit here for enrollment information. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount, free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app, where Honors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. In celebration of the recent opening, the property is offering 1,000 Bonus Honors points per day from November – April, 2018.

Embassy Suites by Hilton New York - Midtown Manhattan is located at 60 West 37th Street, New York City, New York, 10018, USA. For more information or to make a reservation, visit embassysuites.com or call +1 212 912 0111.

Media can access additional information on Embassy Suites by Hilton hotels at news.embassysuites.com. For development queries, please visit hiltonworldwide.com/development.

About Embassy Suites by Hilton

Embassy Suites by Hilton, one of Hilton’s 14 market-leading brands, is dedicated to delivering what matters most to travelers. The full service, upscale brand offers two-room suites, free made-to-order breakfast and a nightly two-hour reception with complimentary drinks and snacks. Both leisure and business travelers looking for a relaxed, yet sophisticated experience will feel right at home with brand-standard amenities like inviting atriums and complimentary 24-hour business and fitness centers. Embassy Suites by Hilton has 238 hotels with 48 in the pipeline. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else, free standard Wi-Fi and digital amenities like digital check-in with room selection and Digital Key (select locations) available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. For more information, visit www.embassysuites.com or news.embassysuites.com. Connect online with Embassy Suites by Hilton at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, with a portfolio of 14 world-class brands comprising more than 5,100 properties with nearly 838,000 rooms in 103 countries and territories. Hilton is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be the world’s most hospitable company by delivering exceptional experiences – every hotel, every guest, every time. The company's portfolio includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton Honors. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose exactly how many Points to combine with money, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else and free standard Wi-Fi. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

Contacts

Karl Baugher
General Manager
Embassy Suites by Hilton
Midtown Manhattan
+1 917 374 0982
Karl.Baugher@hilton.com
or
Kristen Wells
Director, Brand Public Relations
Hilton Worldwide
+1 703 883 5826
Kristen.Wells@hilton.com

Peter Poon Designs First U.S. ibis Styles in NY →

HOTEL NEAR LAGUARDIA AIRPORT DEBUTS

https://www.boutiquedesign.com/article/peter-poon-designs-first-us-ibis-styles-new-york

From Boutique Design by Christina Green

AccorHotels’ ibis Styles economy brand has entered the U.S., with the opening of a hotel in New York. Locally based Peter Poon Architects redesigned the former LaGuardia Airport Hotel, which will serve as the brand’s flagship in the country.

“As the AccorHotels portfolio grows in North America, I’m very proud to announce the first ibis Styles hotel in the U.S.," says Kevin Frid, chief operating officer, North & Central America, for the Paris-based hotelier. “ibis Styles has already seen much success in Europe and South America, and we anticipate the brand to be a standout in New York as well.”

The designers drew inspiration from the city’s subway system to create the 93-key hotel’s new look. In-wall lobby seating, throw pillows and artwork take cues from the colorful emblems, stations and route maps found throughout that underground transportation hub.

Guest rooms at ibis Styles New York LaGuardia Airport also reference the different subway lines—green, yellow, red and blue—and feature walls decorated with maps of the transit system. Amenities include the Metrocard Lounge, which serves street-inspired snacks.

There are currently 369 mid-size ibis Styles hotels in 36 countries. Comprised of ibis, ibis Styles and ibis budget, the brand group’s expansion plans for the Americas includes seven new hotels in Mexico this year and next.

The New Hotel Top 20: Hotel 50 Bowery for the Urban Pioneer

By Nicholas DeRenzo For Hemispheres, May 2018

http://www.unitedmags.com/the-new-hotel-top-20

For the Urban Pioneer

Hotel 50 Bowery, New York City

The Bowery in Lower Manhattan was synonymous with crime and urban decay for more than a century, but two decades of revitalization have made the neighborhood ripe for stylish visitors—and a boutique hotel to serve them. Joie de Vivre’s newest New York City outpost, 50 Bowery, opened last May in a 22-story glass tower designed by Hong Kong–born architect Peter Poon. The property, located just across the street from the ornate entrance to the Manhattan Bridge, fully embraces its Chinatown location in everything from its robes (emblazoned with red dragons) to its color scheme (blue and white, à la Chinese porcelain) to its pan-Asian restaurant, Rice & Gold, from Top Chefcontestant Dale Talde. In fact, the designers literally mined the area for influences: The Museum of Chinese in America curated an on-site exhibit of the artifacts that were found while excavating the building plot, which was once home to vaudeville theaters, gaming dens, and a German beer hall.

INNSide New York Nomad Hotel Completed by Peter Poon Architects

By Iris lee
April 2016

New York, NY -- Peter Poon Architects, a design practice known for creating signature Manhattan hotels and interiors, is announcing  the completion last month of the new INNSide New York Nomad hotel.  Located on West 27th street, adjacent to the up and coming NoMad district, and just east the street from the Fashion Institute of Technology the project is in convenient proximity to Chelsea, the Garment District, Greenwich Village and Union Square. The property also includes the triple-height Impero Caffe an Italian restaurant managed by celebrity chef, Scott Conant.   “We are thrilled with the final result of this hotel,” remarked PPA Principal in Charge, George Kewin. “The contemporary The 313 room hotel is located on 132 West 27th Streets between 6th and 7th Avenue in the Nomad district close to Times Square and Madison Garden.

About the Design
The new 21-story flagship hotel is clad in a full window wall and entered by passing under a stunning 120-foot long glass canopy opening from the sidewalk through the spacious lobby and bar floor to a rear garden.  PPA’s design for the lobby, bar, garden terrace and full service double- height restaurant fulfills the expectation of the neighborhood. 

The hotel’s modern image is created by a classic glass façade that stretches the full 120-foot width of the building. The hotel, set back in contrast to the gritty buildings lining the street of this tough neighborhood and also providing a full width garden arcade,  is a welcome and fresh addition.

INNSide is a European brand emphasizing contemporary architecture for the sophisticated business traveler. PPA was commissioned in 2013 to design both the building and the interiors for the first of its kind in the United States. The hotel is a 21-story modern building located half a block from the Fashion Institute of Technology in NoMad District.

About Melia Hotels International
Founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Meliá Hotels International is one of the largest hotel companies in the world and the largest hotel chain in Spain in both resort and city hotels. The company currently operates more than 350 hotels in 35 countries and 4 continents under its brands: Meliá, Gran Meliá, ME by Meliá, Paradisus, Innside by Meliá, TRYP by Wyndham, Sol Hotels and Club Meliá.

About PPA Architects
Manhattan-based Peter Poon was established in 1988 as an independent architectural and planning office specializing in the provision of architectural design services to institutional, financial and real estate clients in the United States and Asia. www.ppaarchitects.com

PPA Architect (architect)
George Kewin (Principal in Charge)
PPA Interiors (interior design)
WSP (Structural Engineers)
Rodkin Cardinale (MEP Engineers)
Brett Malik  (Lighting)
Clevenger Frable LaVallee (Kitchen)
Artimus Construction (Owner and Builder)

For further information please contact:
Iris Lee
Peter Poon Architects
ilee@ppaarchitects.com

EVEN Times Square Hotel Completed by Peter Poon Architects

By Iris lee
December 2015

New York, NY – Peter Poon Architects, a design practice known for creating signature Manhattan hotels and interiors, is announcing the completion of the new 150 room EVEN Times Square. Located at 321 West 35th Street between 8th and 9th Avenue the hotel is located in the tough but rapidly changing Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood south of Times Square. PPA was commissioned in 2012 to design this second urban location for the EVEN Hotel brand. PPA was also commissioned to design the first urban EVEN Hotel at 219 East 44th Street.

About the Design
This 25-story hotel is steps away from Jacob Javits Center, Madison Square Garden and Herald Square. PPA articulated the façades with a horizontal pattern of bands that syncopate and incorporate the fenestration providing for a building tower volume that is understated and handsome. The tower is set-back and fits into the neighborhood of large working loft buildings. 

The storefront and marquee are finished with narrow horizontal metal slat.  This nice street element is consistent with the EVEN hotel brand emphasis on human scale, wellness and health. The entrance is called out sparingly from down the block with a metal slat cantilevered marquee with brand signage

PPA’s interior configuration is noted by a triple-height lounge and food area descending two cellar levels enhanced by amphitheater seating for guest relaxation seating and socializing.  During events, mezzanine side balconies provide for viewing activity below and a spot for a DJ to entertain.

About EVEN Hotels International
From IHG literature, “EVEN Hotels is IHG’s newest lifestyle hotel brand, created with wellness at its core and designed to help travelers Eat Well, Rest Easy, Keep Active and Accomplish More. EVEN Hotels offer a fresh perspective on travel to wellness-minded travelers. The brand was created with wellness at its core, providing a strong lifestyle offering that helps guests find the balance they seek throughout their journey.”

About PPA Architects
Manhattan-based Peter Poon was established in 1988 as an independent architectural and planning office specializing in the provision of architectural and interior design services to hospitality, institutional, financial, residential and real estate clients in the United States and Asia. www.ppaarchitects.com

PPA Architect (Architect)
George Kewin (Principal in Charge)
G&Co (interior design)
GACE(Structural Engineers)
Rodkin Cardinale (MEP Engineers)
Landmark Reality (Owner)
Flintlock Construction (General Contractor)

For further information please contact:

Iris Lee
Peter Poon Architects
ilee@ppaarchitects.com