HOTEL REVIEW


ABOVE: The suites at Soho Grand BOTTOM LEFT: Coffee tables are made from recycled newspapers BOTTOM RIGHT: The bathroom wallcovering features illustrations of the New York skyline by Saul Steinberg


shifting needs of our guests, many of whom


have been with the hotel from the beginning. Their requests have changed; many have built families and require more space when travelling.”


“With the design of the suites for the 16th


floor, we took advantage of the incredibly expansive views, bringing the relationship of the city right into the rooms,” says Sofield. “To impart a more personal experience, the layout of each suite was carefully considered to create spaces for entertaining, relaxing and working. The final result is a place guests should feel right at home, albeit with all the amenities of a five-star hotel.” Sofield employed rich materials and textures in palettes of chocolate, champagne, and taupe. Solid steel, marble, and wood are softened by luxurious fabrics like velvet, silk, and supple leathers. Ebonised ash plank


wood flooring is strewn with vintage area rugs. An appreciation for artistry is visible in the selection of custom and vintage pieces and in the workmanship of the cabinets, wire-glass mirror, and coffee table made from recycled newspapers. Tables are inspired by renowned artist Jasper Johns and the master bath’s wall covering was designed by famed New Yorker illustrator, Saul Steinberg. The suites are located on a private floor, accessible only with an exclusive key card. Each room is equipped with wall-mounted flatscreen plasma televisions and iPod dock. Working desks have a 27-inch iMacs and an iPad pre-loaded with GrandLifeNYC’s carefully curated downtown City Guide. It may not have been around long enough


to warrant grand dame status, but in terms of Soho’s boutique hotels it is perhaps the granddaddy of them all.


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Soho Grand 310 West Broadway New York, NY 10013 USA Tel: +1 212 965 3000 www.sohogrand.com


„ 353 guestrooms, including 10 new suites and 2 Penthouse Loft Suites ‰ The Grand Bar & Lounge, The Gallery, The Yard


+ 5,000ft2 event space


Owner/Developer/Management Company: Hartz Mountain Industries, Inc. Operator: Grand Hotels NYC Architect: David Helpern, Helpern Architects Interior Designers: William Sofield, Studio Sofield


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