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Baccarat Hotel New York
New York · United States
Ultra-Luxury Hotels in New York
Photo: Official website · baccarathotels.com
Baccarat Hotel New York turns the French crystal house's decorative heritage into an American-developed hospitality concept. Opposite the Museum of Modern Art, its salons, bar and guest rooms use crystal, reflective surfaces and precise lighting to create an unusually theatrical city hotel.
The Story
Origin
Opened in 2015 as the first Baccarat hotel, translating a French decorative-arts name into a hospitality venture developed by the American Starwood Capital group.
Philosophy
Build an immersive hotel identity around craftsmanship, ceremony and the social life of beautifully furnished rooms.
Why Important
A notable case of an American hospitality platform translating a European luxury-product identity into a hotel.
Differentiation
The hotel uses a specific craft heritage as its central design and service narrative.
Food Philosophy
Salon dining, afternoon tea and cocktails extend the hotel's decorative identity into everyday rituals.
Guest Experience
The Grand Salon and bar provide theatrical social settings, while the rooms and spa offer a quieter counterbalance.
Design Philosophy
Crystal is treated as an organizing material, shaping reflections, lighting and the mood of public spaces.
Design & Architecture
Lighting
Crystal chandeliers and layered reflected light are central to the atmosphere.
Materials
Crystal, marble, wood, mirrored surfaces and rich textiles.
Architecture
A modern tower designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.
Design Language
French decorative glamour within a contemporary Manhattan tower.
Interior Design
Gilles & Boissier combine grand salon proportions with more restrained guest accommodation.
