After a bitter battle that left the Midtown tower vacant for four years, the iconic Four Seasons New York hotel has finally set its long-awaited reopening date.
The Art Deco hotel on Billionaires Row at 57 East 57th Street, owned by Beanie Babies mogul Ty Warner, will begin accepting reservations for guests starting Nov. 15, the company said Wednesday. did.
The much-delayed reopening, which The Post exclusively reported last month, includes the addition of a new Italian restaurant called The Garden, which features a “forest-like” atmosphere and overlooks the lobby, according to the establishment's website. It is said to be included.
Ty Warner Bar, which first opened in 2015, will also be serving drinks again.
“As this beloved hotel enters a new era in its illustrious history, (we) proudly welcome the return of our loyal guests,” said Antoine Chaffin, president of Four Seasons Americas, in a statement. mentioned in. Every moment in New York City. ”
For the first time, the property will also debut extended-stay accommodation, including one- to three-bedroom apartments, the hotel said.
It is unclear whether the new rental units will include the infamous Ty Warner Penthouse. The penthouse, located on the 52nd floor and measuring 4,300 square feet with panoramic city views, was advertised at a whopping $50,000 a night.
Employees have been working diligently to prepare the hotel since the summer, the Post reported.
The 52-story I.M. Pei-designed tower was once known as the city's most expensive hotel, but it was closed during the pandemic and reclusive Warner's management company, Four Seasons Hotels, runs the luxury hotel chain. It remained closed due to a tangle with ・And Resorts over fees.
The hotel had previously promised to reopen in 2022 and 2023, and again last month, but each time was delayed by renovations that have taken longer than expected.
Four Seasons veteran Michal Dedera has been named general manager.
“At Four Seasons Hotel New York, our team is always committed to getting to know our guests personally, anticipating their every need, responding to every new opportunity, and ensuring that every moment in New York evokes memories that will last a lifetime. I am always proud,” Dedera said in a statement. .
