Hyatt Herald Square New York to Open in October
August 21, 2014
Rooftop terrace.
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and Chesapeake Lodging Trust on August 20 announced the October 2014 opening of Hyatt Herald Square New York — a new, 122-room hotel located at the epicenter of Midtown Manhattan’s vibrant Herald Square neighborhood. Inspired by the area’s rich publishing history and neighboring Fashion District, the hotel is slated to introduce new concepts in design, dining, service and amenities.
“Herald Square was once home to the now defunct New York Herald Tribune, hence its namesake,” said Candice Cancino, general manager of Hyatt Herald Square New York. “It was an industrial area, but an important piece of New York City history. With the help of the Fashion District, our neighbor to the north, we found a way to celebrate that rich history and retell the area’s story through the use of fun and imaginative design elements, food and beverage offerings, services, and amenities.”
Designed to evoke the feel of a grand living room, the lobby will feature themed areas including a library-inspired lounge with comfortable seating and well-appointed bookshelf, an espresso bar with café counter, a separate seating area with writers tables, an onsite market for on-the-go snacks, and a bar area with private dining space. Upon arrival, hotel ambassadors will personally greet each guest, inviting them to explore the lobby or head to their guest room. A dedicated concierge desk located toward the back of the lobby will also help expedite guest arrivals and any special requests.
As a nod to both the publishing and fashion industries, guest rooms will have a letterpress block feature that will include a quote from famed fashion designer Coco Chanel. Letterpress blocks also will be used to indicate the room numbers on all 122 guest rooms, including one grand suite located on the 18th floor. All rooms will additionally feature retail-inspired open armoires, corner desks that double as vanities, and patterned couches with multi-textured throw pillows. The newly updated bathrooms will include stand-in showers and C.O. Bigelow amenities.
Hyatt Herald Square New York’s intimate event venues for up to 50 people include Up on 20, an outdoor rooftop lounge, which features exceptional views of the city and Empire State Building and the awe-inspiring 1,776-foot Freedom Tower. Offering a creative menu of tapas and small plates, Up on 20 is ideal for small get-togethers or networking events in Midtown.