The St. Regis New York
The 1904 flagship St. Regis has emerged from a major reimagining with jewel-toned rooms, new lounge spaces, revived designer suites and the King Cole Bar still anchoring one of Fifth Avenue’s great hotel addresses.
The St. Regis New York opened in 1904 at Fifth Avenue and 55th Street under John Jacob Astor IV and remains the spiritual center of the entire brand. Central Park, Rockefeller Center, MoMA and Fifth Avenue shopping are all only a few blocks away.
Recently reimagined guestrooms and suites retain the hotel’s crystal chandeliers, crown moldings and marble while adding richer jewel tones, modern systems and a calmer residential polish. Designer suites include Dior and Bentley concepts, while the 3,000-square-foot Presidential Suite looks toward Central Park.
There is no large resort-style spa, and the hotel’s wellness offering instead centers on a 24-hour Athletic Club. The real luxury is service: St. Regis Butler Service, house-car transfers within a limited radius and the kind of full-service concierge operation associated with old New York.
King Cole Bar remains essential to the hotel’s identity and is where Fernand Petiot perfected the Bloody Mary recipe later known here as the Red Snapper. La Maisonette and the reimagined Drawing Room add brighter breakfast, afternoon tea and lounge experiences.
The St. Regis New York is best for travelers who want to understand the brand at its source. The Fifth Avenue address, restored interiors and enduring bar culture make the hotel far more than another luxury option in Midtown.