NEW YORK, and BETHESDA, Md., June 3,
2016 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the debut of the
Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel, the brand's new flagship
property, a celebrity-driven event was held on June 2 that embraced the hotel's neighborhood,
the Garment District, the Renaissance brand's 'Fearlessly Chic'
global design philosophy and 'Business Unusual' outlook catering to
the Next Generation business traveler. The Renaissance New
York Midtown Hotel debut brought together top talent from the
fashion, design, culinary and entertainment worlds who curated
experiences as guest "Navigators," in a nod to Renaissance's
lifestyle concierges.
Wyclef Jean and New York
electronic duo The Knocks, performed their smash track,
"Kiss the Sky," off their new debut album '55' (Big Beat/Neon
Gold), for the nearly one thousand guests on the 8,000 square-foot
outdoor terrace featuring a retractable roof —one of the largest in
New York City.
Models Olivia Palermo and
Chanel Iman served as hosts
for the event, which included DJ sets by Harley Viera-Newton, alexandra Richards,
Alan Eckstein, Franco V and
Elle Dee and appearances by
Nigel Barker and
Heidy de la
Rosa. New York-based designer and CFDA award winner
Timo Weiland replicated his
design studio with fabrics, machinery, instruments and looks from
his collection. He also dressed Alexandra Richards and
JPatt from The Knocks for the party in his signature style.
Renowned music photographer, Kevin
Mazur, transformed the hotel's Empire Suite into an
exclusive Portrait Studio, capturing private photo sessions
with talent from the night. James Beard Award-winning TV
personality and chef Andrew
Zimmern hosted a VIP Navigator's Table of tastemakers
with a curated display of unusual bites, including sea urchin
crostini with torched lardo, Hotel Saigon grilled beef rolls and
his signature Spicy Sesame Peanut Noodles.
While celebs sipped on specialty cocktails and sparkling water
in the Perrier Bubble Lounge, many participated in the evening's
live social media contest, orchestrated by #MarriottRewards,
posting their favorite photos from the night. The lucky winner
received a two-night complimentary stay in a Skyline Suite,
complimentary dining at the hotel's restaurant Rock & Reilly's,
10,000 Marriott Reward Points, and more.
"The debut of Renaissance New York Midtown brings to life the
brand's 'Fearlessly Chic' design philosophy while celebrating the
spirit, grit and glamor of the Garment District neighborhood," said
Tina Edmundson, Marriott
International's Global Officer, Luxury and Lifestyle Brands.
"The collection of celebrities and influencers gathered here this
evening, a real-life Navigator's Table hosted by Andrew Zimmern, is a true testament to the
hotel's new place within the fabric of New York City."
"To us, as New Yorkers, being part of the debut of the
Renaissance New York Midtown is also the renaissance of the Garment
District," said B-Roc/JPatt of The Knocks. "We've never performed
'Kiss the Sky' with Wyclef live before, the hotel's huge outdoor
terrace felt like a perfect place to make its debut."
The Renaissance New York Midtown is the city's first "living"
hotel and is comprised of sensational, ever-changing digital
experiences inspired by the fashion and artistic industries in the
neighborhood which are an integral and informative element of the
design. Specifically designed to interact with visitors from the
moment they enter the hotel, the property features ambient
intelligent corridors that respond to human movement, digitally
enhanced elevator banks, and a never-before-seen Discovery Portal
Powered by Time Out that showcases hyper-local neighborhood guides
on a user-friendly digital alcove to be accessed with the point of
a finger or tap of a foot. A four-story LED digital clock at the
top of the building also brings the hotel to life adding a beacon
of light to the city's skyline for all to enjoy.
"We're honored to be the show piece of the Renaissance brand and
have so many immensely talented and successful New Yorkers helping
us celebrate its opening," said David
DiFalco, hotel general manager. "We hope everyone
enjoyed not just the performances, but the hotel's singular
features like the Discovery Portal, the 'living' digital wall and
the 8,000 square-foot outdoor terrace."
Located on 35th Street between Seventh and Eighth
Avenues, the hotel boasts 348 guest rooms, including seven
Executive Suites and one Empire Suite. Each guest room offers a
sophisticated neutral palette with pops of purple or grey
throughout the bedding and upholstery. With floor-to-ceiling
windows, the spacious rooms use pale finishes, maximize natural
light, and adhere to an uncluttered aesthetic. A gradient
frosted-glass shower wall separates the all-white Italian marble
en-suite bathroom from the sleeping area.
On the sixth floor guests will find a sleek Lobby Bar, Library
Lounge, a clandestine DJ booth and Club Lounge for Elite Marriott
Rewards members and preferred guests. Floor-to-ceiling
windows offer magnificent views of the city, while stylized
inspirational quotes from fashion greats such as Coco Chanel and
Oscar de la Renta painted onto the
raw concrete back wall, pay homage to the neighborhood.
Rock and Reilly's gourmet gastropub, on the fifth floor, offers
an 8,000 square-foot outdoor terrace, a rarity in New York City, with a retractable roof,
private cabanas, comfortable seating and two fully-stocked
bars.
For more information on the Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel,
please call 1-212-239-0014 or visit
www.newyorkrenaissance.com.
Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel
Designed by
award-winning Jeffrey Beers International, the 348-room Renaissance
New York Midtown Hotel is New York
City's first digitally enhanced hotel. Located in the heart
of the Garment District at 35th Street between Seventh
and Eighth Avenues, the hotel will offer hyper-local insider
information through the renowned Renaissance Navigator program and
combine groundbreaking digital guest experiences with a mix of
high-low design elements, celebrating the industrial grit and
glamour of the city. Digital highlights of the Renaissance New York
Midtown Hotel include a "living" digital tapestry projected along
the entrance corridor wall that responds to human motion, a
user-friendly Discovery Portal Powered by Time Out connected to the
hotel's Navigator program, and a four-story LED clock on the hotel
roof, which will be a new fixture of the New York City skyline. The hotel also
boasts The Lobby Bar, Club Lounge for Elite Marriott Rewards
members and preferred guests, 4,500 square-feet of meeting space,
and Rock and Reilly's gourmet gastropub with an 8,000 square-foot
fifth floor terrace and retractable roof. The Renaissance New York
Midtown Hotel is operated by 365 Management Company under license
from Marriott International, Inc. or one of its affiliates.
Visit us online at www.newyorkrenaissance.com
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Renaissance Hotels
At Renaissance Hotels, It's
Business Unusual. Each of the brand's nearly 170 hotels, located in
nearly 35 countries around the world, is unique and every stay
offers unconventional programs that help business travelers
discover rich, local experiences. We promise to feed the curiosity,
fuel the imagination and excite the senses of our guests, who see
their business trip as an exciting opportunity for new, interesting
and sharable experiences. We understand their desire to make the
most out of every moment and we offer signature events in our
lobbies, bars and lounges designed to showcase emerging talent in
music, the arts, mixology, gastronomy and more. Renaissance
Navigators are neighborhood experts who are ready to assist guests
in discovering true local flavors and activities. R.E.N. Meetings
offers groups an experience beyond a traditional meeting, rooted in
creative sensory meeting design and custom-curated local Navigator
excursions and networking events. At Renaissance Hotels, we work to
ensure that every trip is transformed into an eye-opening,
unforgettable journey. To discover more visit www.renhotels.com.
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