… shopping, cultural and business neighborhood.
John Jacob Astor first built the hotel in 1905 as the "Luxury Hotel Gotham", then the tallest skyscraper in the city. After several reincarnations, The Peninsula Group acqiúired the hotel in 1988 as its American flagship. "The Peninsula New York" was closed in 1997 for a total refurbishment, and one year later reopened as the grand hotel it is today, a sparkling 23-story landmark building designed by the architectural firm of Hiss and Weekes, handsomely reworked, with many of the original Beaux Art features retained.As one of Manhattan's premier luxury hotels, "The Peninsula New York" blends classic elegance with contemporary style and amenities. The hotel's unique art nouveau style and décor has been enhanced with lush fabrics, vibrant colours, and exceptional furnishings.
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Guestrooms & Suites : Ideally located on Fifth Avenue and 55th Street, "The Peninsula New York" features 185 glorious guestrooms and 54 spacious and luxurious suites decorated in a classic contemporary style with Art Nouveau accents, incorporating state-of-the-art technology designed specifically for the needs of the executive traveler. All guestrooms, junior suites and suites are equipped with air conditioning, cable/satellite TV, direct dial telephone with dual lines and dataport, working desk with private fax machine, in-room safe, minibar and marble bathroom with hairdryer and bathrobe.
- The Superior Rooms have a size of 35 squaremetres. These quiet interior rooms facing the courtyard and offer a king-size bed.
- The Deluxe Rooms, with interior or exterior view, have a size of 41 squaremetres and offer a king-size bed. The marble bathroom have a separate shower stall and televion.
- The Grand Deluxe Rooms with Fifth Avenue views have a size of 45 squaremetres and are equipped with a king-size bed or two double beds. The large marble bathroom offers a separate shower stall and television.
- The Junior Suites are spacious rooms with a Fifth Avenue view and they have a size of 53 squaremetres. The junior suites offer a king-size bed, comfortable sitting area and a large marble bathroom with separate shower stall and television in bathroom.
- The Junior Suites can be connected with a Deluxe Room to a Junior Two-Bedroom Suite with a size of 90sqms (969sqft).
- The quiet Junior Executive Suites are located on the 4th to the 12th floors of the hotel with interior views and they have a size of 58 squaremetres. These Junior Executive Suites offer separate bedroom with king-size bed, living room with stereo system and CD player and large marble bathroom with separate shower stall and television in bathroom.
- The Executive Junior Suites can be connected with a Superior Room to a Executive Two-Bedroom Junior Suite with a size of 81 squaremetres.
- The Executive Suites, with city views, are located on the 14th to the 20th floors of the hotel and have a size of 67 squaremetres. These suites offer a separate bedroom with king-size bed, living room with stereo system with CD player and large marble bathroom with separate shower stall and television.
- The Deluxe Suites are corner one-bedroom suites with Fifth Avenue views and they have a size of 107 squaremetres. These suites offer a separate bedroom with king-size bed, living room with dining area and stereo system with CD player and video recorder, separate dressing area with vanity, walk-in closet, marble bathroom with double sinks, separate shower stall and television and powder room.
- The Deluxe Suites can be connected with a Grand Deluxe Room to a Deluxe Two-Bedroom Suite with a size of 151 squaremetres.
- The Grand Suite is a corner one-bedroom suite on the 20th floor of the hotel with Fifth Avenue views and has a size of 151 squaremetres. This suite offer a separate bedroom with king-size bed, parlor with stereo system with CD player and VCR, separate dining area with pantry, marble bathroom with double sinks, separate shower stall and television, separate dressing area with vanity, walk-in closet and powder room.
- The Grand Suite can be connected with a Grand Deluxe Room to a Grand Two-Bedroom Suite with two bedrooms with a size of 196 squaremetres.
- The Peninsula Two-Bedroom Suite is located on the 19th floor of the hotel and has spectacular panoramic views of the city and has a size of 307 squaremetres. The master bedroom offer a king-size bed and the guest bedroom have a separate dressing area and bath. The large living room with library offers a 52" Television, state-of-the-art sound system and is furnished with a plush sofa, armchairs and a grand piano. The dining room, with pantry and guest powder room, seats ten persons. The oversize marble bathroom overlooking Fifth Avenue and offers double sinks, Jacuzzi and television.
- The Peninsula Two-Bedroom Suite can be connected with a Deluxe Suite to a Peninsula Three-Bedroom Suite with a size of 413 squaremetres.
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Cuisine & Cocktails : The restaurants and bars of "The Peninsula New York" are favorites among the New York business crowd.
- The Restaurant FIVES offers a stylish ambience in a comfortable and relaxed setting to enjoy the fresh and authentic "Atlantic Rim" cuisine.
- The Bar at FIVES offers large windows with view of the city and it is an intimate spot offering a large selection of wines by glass and live piano entertainment.
- The Pen-Top Bar & Terrace is one of the best cocktail lounges in the city, with its dramatic, sweeping views of many of Manhattan's archtectural gems from its east and west terrace. The Pen-Top Bar & Terrace is located on the rooftop of the hotel.
- The Gotham Bar & Lounge serves the legendary Peninsula afternoon tea, light refreshments and evening cocktails. The Gotham Bar & Lounge is located just off the main lobby and is the perfect place for a respite from sightseeing and shopping and an ideal venue for small business or personal meetings.
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Leisure & Wellness : The Peninsula Spa, encompasses three levels and 3,200 squaremetres of luxury. The Fitness Centre features state-of-the-art exercise equipment, personal trainers and instructional classes. In addition, there is a glass-enclosed swimming pool, jacuzzi, steambath and sauna. A full array of body, skin and hair care treatments is also offered at The Melange Salon.
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Meetings & Banquets : Totaling 300 squaremetres, the six refurbished and elegant rooms on the 3rd floor, provide an elegant atmosphere for hosting high-level meetings and upscale private events for up to 180 persons. All rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities.
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Other Facilites : Business centre, secretarial service, translation service. 24-hour room service. Air conditioning. Nonsmoking rooms. Handicapped facilities. Airport transfer. Limousine service. Baby sitting. Pets are welcome to The Peninsula Hotel New York.
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