The New York EDITION occupies a historic clock tower originally built in 1909 that once housed the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.
140 Character Overview:
Understated elegance by Ian Schrager, master of boutique cool, & Marriott International. Golden Age NYC inspo. Modern, sexy lobby scene.
The rooms are simple and understated… and absolutely luxurious.
The most captivating part of the view was that you can see both the East and Hudson Rivers outline Manhattan.
The Vibe:
This place is cool, sexy and luxurious. The New York EDITION is what modern hospitality is all about.
The lobby lounge features low slung lounge chairs, a fire place and that sculptural spiral staircase leads to the Clocktower restaurant.
The lobby bar drew a crowd every night I was there over opening weekend.
The Location:
Perfectly situated on Madison Square Park in the Flatiron District, you’re a stone’s throw from the original Shake Shack and Eataly, and everything else that makes this neighborhood cool right now. It’s an easy walk to my other favorite Manhattan hoods: Meatpacking, West Village, Union Square, etc. Plus, the subway’s right on the block.
That view was stunning day and night.
Bathrobes, minibar champs & room service cheeseburgers. This is how me and Reb pre-game for the hotel’s opening party.
F & B:
Celebrated London chef Jason Atherton helms The Clocktower restaurant, named for the hotel’s historic building, on the second floor. With mahogany wainscoting on the walls and molded Venetian plaster ceilings, the dining room’s elegance matches the decidedly fine dining menu. The sourdough roll with fresh clotted cream at the start of the meal is one of the best bites of food I’ve ever had. With four distinctive color-coded rooms, the restaurant also has a bar and billiard room. Downstairs, the lobby is a multi-faceted, inspired space for cocktails and schmoozing.
The elegant dining room at Clocktower.
Each of the restaurant’s dining rooms featured unique chandeliers.
The Specs:
273 rooms
1 restaurant
Lobby bar
Gym and spa
Free WiFi
Rates from about $625
The billiard room. Who wants to break?
The Verdict:
I’m sold. I really love what The EDITION brand stands for. It’s modern, sexy and elegant.
The EDITION’s bathrobes are gossamer soft and so are all the bath towels. So luxurious!
Shayne’s Checklist:
Bathrobe:Â Yes. So soft, plush and luxurious. Amongst the best in the biz.
Conditioner:Â Yes. A proprietary bath product by Le Labo.
Bed Comfort Level:Â 4 Stars (out of 5).
This destination gets Shayne’s “I’d like to live here for at least one monthâ€Â seal of approval. Obvi! Prime location in my favorite city.
