St. Regis New York | Travel Tailor Luxury Hotels & Resorts

The St. Regis New York has marked its 120th anniversary with a major redesign and renovation in early 2024. The hotel has introduced refreshed public spaces, including the lobby, King Cole Bar, and two new dining venues. Champalimaud Design led the transformation, blending the hotel's historic Beaux-Arts architecture with contemporary furnishings, rich textures, and modern upgrades.

Upon entering through the original gilded revolving doors from Fifth Avenue, guests are welcomed into a lobby that now features updated furnishings and subtle new elements. During renovations, the discovery and restoration of original exterior-facing windows revealed a stained-glass design inspired by the hotel's 1905 Tiffany window. The iconic front desk cages have also been restored and re-integrated into the reception area. The lobby's layout has been expanded into an open, inviting space that includes a dedicated concierge area.

The lobby’s restaurant and lounge and the drawing room, has also been completely revamped. With a color scheme inspired by the King Cole Bar mural, it now boasts a visual centerpiece, visible through glass doors and an elegant new staircase. Seating options include velvet sofas and plush armchairs, and an expanded lounge area offers more seating for groups. For the first time, the Astor Library’s private collection of books is on display in the public spaces, housed in sleek new dark wood bookcases.

The King Cole Bar has been updated with dark wood paneling and a rich green ceiling, complemented by scalloped banquettes and lavender-tasseled chairs for added warmth. The renovation also introduces a new dining experience, La Maisonette, offering breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea. The space evokes the charm of an outdoor pavilion, drawing inspiration from the hotel's original breakfast room from the 1910s, with a nod to French design.