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The London NYC; Includes Chef Gordon Ramsay�s First Restaurant in the US |
New York, NY � November 2, 2006 - A ceremony to mark the transition
of the famed 562-room Rihga Royal, at 151 W. 54th Street into The London
NYC was held on Thursday, November 2, 2006 at 2:00 PM. The ceremony
was attended by The Honorable Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Acting British
Consul Jon Benjamin who joined together to raise the flag of the newly
named hotel that will celebrate the best of what both cities have to offer.
Redesigned by famed Irish designer David Collins (best known for his work on Nobu Berkeley Street, The Blue Bar at the Berkeley, Claridge�s Hotel), the Rihga Royal Hotel will re-open its doors as The London NYC, unveiling a complete redesign of the entire hotel. The London NYC will also feature the debut of Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay�s first restaurant in the US; the on-premises concierge services of Quintessentially; and a complete upgrade of the bathroom environment by bath purveyor Waterworks. A prized property within the LXR Luxury Resorts collection, The London NYC boasts the ideal location at the very center of New York City, and by uniting style with substance, will capture the essence of both its namesake cities � worldly, sophisticated and with an incomparable energy to mark the transition into The London NYC, and as a key component to New York City tourism. Everything has been custom designed, from the rooms and public areas into luxurious spacious interiors, creating a refined living environment through the careful re-invention of the former architecture of the 54-story structure, originally built as a residence by architect Frank Williams. �The transformed London NYC will be a fantastic addition to our City,�
said Mayor Bloomberg. �Last year, 42.6 million tourists visited New York
City, spending over $22 billion. Hotels create good-paying jobs for
New Yorkers in all five boroughs and are a vital part of the tourism
�This is a historic event, as we introduce an entirely new concept in
luxury - one that is not just personalized, but customized. An incomparable
hotel encounter that lets the guest dictate the experience - and surrounds
them with the utmost in style and design, showcases the hottest
culinary scene and delivers otherwise unattainable access to New York City�s
most sought-after attractions,� said John Ceriale, CEO LXR Luxury Resorts.
�This hotel represents the launch of a new point of view on a modern hotel.�
ABOUT LXR LUXURY RESORTS: LXR Luxury Resorts is a portfolio of independent properties dedicated to creating an experience of luxury, a sense of ease and endless pleasure and are distinguished by a style and spirit that captures the unique qualities of their setting. LXR Luxury Resorts are located throughout the United States and the Caribbean. The LXR collection also includes the renowned Golden Door Spa brand and its four spas in the U.S. LXR Luxury Resorts can be found at http://www.LuxuryResorts.com |
Contact:
Anne Hersley-Hankins
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