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Developer Don Glassie Putting Finishing Touches on The Strand in NYC
Gene Kaufman the Architect for
the 177 room Property to be
Operated by Atlantic Stars Hotels
& Cruises
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New York, NY (June 1, 2009) � The Strand, a new 177-room hotel in Manhattan�s fashion district will debut August 2009. Housed within a contemporary metal and glass structure on 37th street off Fifth Avenue, The Strand blends old-world glamour with modern day amenities. The hotel is a new build designed by New York architect Gene Kaufman. Among the highlights: crisp public spaces adorned with vintage fashion photography from the Condé Nast archives; a celebrated restaurant making its New York debut (A Fish Called Avalon, the award-winning South Beach dining fixture for 20 years); and an open-air rooftop bar that features a retractable roof and magnificent views of the Empire State Building. Rack rates for the hotel will start at $325. The Strand is the latest project of entrepreneur Don Glassie, president of Newport-based Atlantic Stars Hotels and Cruises. His vision for the hotel is rooted in his knack for creating modern classics � experiences that, whether on land or sea, resonate with the elegance of a bygone era. To that end, he tapped Lisa Knight of ABI Design & Construction to infuse the hotel with 1930�s Hollywood glamour, yet seamlessly adhere to today�s contemporary definition of comfort and luxury. From the moment of arrival, guests will be captivated by the lobby�s period details, including dramatic tapered mahogany columns and a two-story water wall that skims behind a contemporary glass spiral staircase leading to a lower lobby and meeting rooms. Shades of cream, black, gold and aubergine blend with the lobby�s limestone floor and Bogart-style furnishings. Descending the glass staircase, guests find a space accented by a striking tiered amber-hued chandelier that drops through from the upper to lower lobby. The more functional space offers intimate seating areas outside of meeting rooms. With an eye toward complementing the hotel�s glamorous public spaces, the designers took a deco approach to the hotel�s 177 guest rooms. Knight opted for warm-hued walls and green and black rugs to form an understated backdrop for mahogany furniture with silver detailing, asymmetrical lounge chairs and iconic black & white fashion photography from Condé Nast�s archives including images from Vogue and Vanity Fair. The hotel�s restaurant, A Fish Called Avalon, will feature an indoor and outdoor garden terrace and sidewalk seating. Replicating the original restaurant located in The Avalon Hotel, another Atlantic Stars� property in Miami�s South Beach, the Floribbean seafood grill menu will include Avalon�s signature Bang-Bang Shrimp and Diver Scallops, as well as Pan Roasted Local Snapper, Caribbean Spice Grilled Grouper and Maine Lobster Linguini. The restaurant menu is also available for in-room dining. One of the hotel�s signature features is a retractable roof-top lounge on the 21st floor of the hotel boasting stellar views of the Empire State Building. Designed by Lydia Marks, best known for decorating the sets of �Sex and the City� and �The Devil Wears Prada,� the space consists of a series of large planters creating an urban oasis among the concrete buildings of the garment district. Other special features of the hotel will be a multi-use event/meeting space accommodating up to 350, a fitness center with massage services, and a comfortable and well-stocked library and espresso lounge with a daily selection of international newspapers. For more information on The Strand please visit www.thestrandnyc.com or call 212.448.1024. The Strand is part of Atlantic Stars Hotels & Cruises, a hospitality company comprising hotel properties, harbor cruises and overnight cruising along the Atlantic Seaboard and the Caribbean. Its holdings include the Avalon Hotel and South Seas Hotel in Miami�s South Beach; the Park South Hotel in Manhattan; the Harborside Inn, Jailhouse Inn and Yankee Peddler Inn in Newport, RI; the Pequot Hotel on Martha�s Vineyard; as well as harbor cruises aboard the Rum Runner II and Madeleine in Newport, RI and extended overnight cruising aboard the S/Y Arabella. |
Contact:
Michelle Colligan
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