dayone

What's not to like about "a hidden DJ booth"?

"The 348 individual guest rooms (including seven Executive Suites and one Celebrity Suite) will feature signature Wanderlust design accents, including floor-to-ceiling windows and the juxtaposition of concrete to wood in the decor, [...] A gradient frosted-glass shower wall will separate the all-white Italian marble en-suite bathroom from the sleeping area."

[...]

"[T]he Club Lounge, a special haven reserved for Elite Marriot Rewards members and preferred guests. The design will combine contemporary furniture, modern high-tech amenities and feature wall art that transforms functional components of the fashion trade such as push pins and high heels into complex masterpieces."
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/renais...152200521.html

SkiAdcock

Cat 8. Opens March 2016. Lobby & exec lounge is on the 6th floor.

Press release reads like one of Ian Schrager's people wrote it LOL.

The outdoor terrace sounds pretty cool though.

Outdoor Space:
The Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel will offer the largest outdoor space in all of Manhattan. At 8,000 square-feet, the fifth floor terrace will boast a retractable roof, private cabanas, comfortable seating and two fully-stocked bars. The hotel will also offer a number of terrace suites with abundant outdoor space. Guests and New Yorkers alike will have a new place to see and be seen.

Alas, it's got the frosted glass wall btwn bathroom & bedroom (and odds are no desk).

Press Release:

http://news.marriott.com/2016/01/ren...york-city.html

Renaissance Hotels Announces New, Innovative Flagship for New York City
Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel will combine groundbreaking digital guest experiences with the brand’s Wanderlust design philosophy

"Renaissance Hotels, the brand known around the world for helping the next generation of business travelers discover unexpected cultural experiences, expects to open New York City’s first digitally enhanced hotel in the heart of the garment district in the spring of 2016. Designed by award-winning Jeffrey Beers International, the Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel will capture the spirit of Wanderlust, the brand’s new global design philosophy reflecting a contemporary transformation to appeal to the next gen business traveler who seeks adventure with every business trip. The hotel will feature a mixture of high-low design elements celebrating the industrial grit and glamour of the city, and sensational, ever-changing digital experiences that will undeniably change the hotel scene in New York."

Hotel website:

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/trave...midtown-hotel/

Our exciting fashion district location across from Madison Square Garden, Penn Station and Macy's iconic 34th St. store

"Uncover your inner diva and explore your digital master in NYC’s first digitally enhanced hotel. Outside our new building’s location on 35th St. & Fashion Ave, lay the epicenter of the creative community which helps define what the world wears! Inside is a world all its own! Discover corridors that come to life and a rooftop that transforms every hour on the hour. Encounter a hotel that is visually different on each visit, a hotel that is interactive, and changes with the seasons! The chic design of our 348 guestrooms will delight every sense, no detail overlooked. When it's time to unwind, visit Rock & Reilly’s Irish Pub. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Rock & Reilly’s offers innovative creations influenced by their Emerald Isle roots, but inspired by their NYC home. If outdoors is your thing, simply step outside to our 8,000 square foot deck with retractable roof! The largest deck in NYC; our rooftop offers a haven from the city below with private cabanas and views of 34th St. and MSG."

Cheers.

Horace

Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel is opening March 2016, according to Marriott.com:

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/trave...midtown-hotel/

Marriott Rewards category is 8.

Address is 218 West 35th Street New York New York 10001 USA.

It looks promising, but being the "first digitally enhanced hotel" seems like a gimmick.

SkiAdcock

We were probably posting at the same time. I just started a thread on this as well, with information re: Cat, lobby & lounge location, etc. Looks like Bruce has merge the 2 threads already! More details from the Marriott press release & the hotel website in my post a couple of posts above.

Cheers.

sanfran8080

Yawn!!!!

SkiAdcock

Wow - exclamations on a yawn w/ no explanation for the yawn. Is it because it's another property, the location, the new digital aspect of it including some things that haven't been done before, the 8,000 sq ft outdoor terrace w/ private cabanas? What specifically is the yawn supposed to be about?

Cheers.

Horace

MOD: It would probably be worthwhile to change the name of this thread to "Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel" (the actual hotel name) instead of "A New Renaissance Flagship For Midtown NYC" (a point-in-time news item). It's likely there will be a fair amount of discussion about this hotel once it opens.

sanfran8080

Stay at the EWR Marriott!!!!

SkiAdcock

What is going on with you? You keep posting this in different threads.

In what universe is someone going to consider staying at the EWR Marriott vs. the Renaissance NYC Midtown?

Cheers.

sanfran8080

Why are the hatred towards me Ski??? My first amendment is to freedom of speech.

cfischer

EWR Ren is MUCH better and why does this matter. If you want a Midtown stay the EWR hotel cluster is of not much interest.
Doesn't hurt to have another option in NYC, especially one with a lounge.

Kacee

That's a super convenient location with great transit access.

Looks like a nice addition to the Marriott portfolio.

keeton

Did you see the photo in the OP? It looks like there is (gasp!) a desk, desk chair and light.^ Millennials obviously can't afford this joint!

The lower midtown area (mid-upper 30's) seems to be a hotbed of lodging activity in the last couple of years. It may not be the best location if you are going to NYC to see a show but it gets you away from the swarming hoards of people in the Times Square area.

Kacee

It's great for access to Penn Station for airport transit. Not to mention an easy walk to Flatiron district or Second Ave. Deli

bitburgr

I walked by the hotel over the weekend. While the overall location is great, that block of 35th street is a dump. No redeeming value whatsoever. But I guess once you walk one block in either direction, you're fine.