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The New York EDITION
New York · United States
Lifestyle Hotels in New York
Photo: Official website · editionhotels.com
The New York EDITION occupies the Metropolitan Life clock tower beside Madison Square Park. Its conversion pairs a landmark exterior with Ian Schrager's quieter residential aesthetic, using the lobby and dining rooms as social spaces rather than conventional grand-hotel showpieces.
The Story
Origin
Opened in 2015 in the former Metropolitan Life Insurance Company clock tower, completed in 1909. EDITION was developed through a collaboration between Ian Schrager and Marriott.
Philosophy
Combine the atmosphere of an individually conceived lifestyle hotel with the operational reach of a global hospitality company.
Why Important
Illustrates the shift from independent lifestyle hotels toward globally scalable, design-led luxury brands.
Differentiation
A recognizable New York landmark is reinterpreted through the American boutique-hotel tradition associated with Schrager.
Food Philosophy
The Clocktower restaurant and hotel bars make dining and drinking integral to the property's social identity.
Guest Experience
A park-facing lobby, dining rooms and skyline views connect the hotel to the surrounding Flatiron neighborhood.
Design Philosophy
Contrast the ornate landmark exterior with calm, residential interiors and selectively theatrical public spaces.
Design & Architecture
Materials
Oak, stone, plaster, leather and textured fabrics.
Architecture
The landmark Metropolitan Life clock tower was designed by Napoleon LeBrun & Sons.
Design Language
Understated residential modernism inside a historic tower.
Interior Design
Rockwell Group and Ian Schrager developed interiors that contrast pale, restrained rooms with more atmospheric social spaces.
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Rooms & Suites
Superior Room
Deluxe Room
Loft
Loft Suite
Madison Suite
Park Suite
Flatiron Suite
Penthouse Suite
Family Suite
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