Suite Sophistication
In a final move that will complete a $100 million renovation, Loews Regency New York Hotel announced the
addition of six Signature Suites to its halls, each embodying a unique personality or perspective of the hotel’s
New York City surroundings. The rooms seamlessly pay homage to the city’s past and present, thanks to the
expertise of four top design studios.
Designer Nate Berkus called on the energy of Park Avenue and the history of the hotel when creating his namesake
1,000-square-foot apartment on the 21st floor. Complete with a formal living room, dining room, kitchen and balcony,
Berkus utilized layered furnishings and mixed textiles to craft a funky and chic space rich with local character.
For Will Meyer and Gray Davis
of Meyer Davis Studio Inc., ideas
for two suites (christened Uptown
Bohemian and Bespoke) came
from the ultra-chic neighborhoods of SoHo and Chelsea, and
famed designers like Halston
and Geoffrey Beene. Uptown
Bohemian’s open and airy concept
feels like an artist’s loft, while
Bespoke’s tailored finishes and fine
fabrics throughout emulate the
styles of the famed fashion houses.
Alternately, the Rottet Studio
design firm looked to two famous
figures, Marilyn Monroe and Andy
Warhol, for inspiration when creating the 16th floor Grand Suites.
For the Monroe-inspired Glamour
Suite, the designers imagined
what kind of space the 1950s bombshell would have occupied in her heyday, complete with a diamond-tufted, pink leather
headboard. Next door, the Pop Art Suite boasts a custom-designed carpet that flows from the living area to the bedroom and
vibrantly colored artwork inspired by Warhol throughout the space.
Finally, the interior design firm of Haynes-Roberts Inc. crafted a modern vision of Milan’s glamorous 1970s apartments,
complete with vintage furniture and lamps, suede and velvet fabrics, and oversized steel sconces.
Mixing Business
With Beach
New, stylish surroundings await
those visiting Loews Miami Beach
Hotel for meetings and events. The
Art Deco-inspired hotel transformed
its Americana Ballroom into a
glamorous space worthy of the
iconic city, with a black-and-white
palette, geometric carpets by Tai
Ping, richly textured wall coverings,
beaded metallic sconces and hanging
chandeliers. The venue’s 28,000
square feet of space and 17,500
square feet of additional indoor
function space also host a curated
selection of artwork by New York art
consultant Indiewalls. Many of the
works are by local artists who are also
shown at events such as Art Basel,
again connecting the hotel to the
vibrant community it calls home.
A Healthy Start
Loews Hotels & Resorts has been raising the bar for business and special events venues, and its latest improvement to these custom services comes in the form of
menus focused on healthy living.
Starting late May, Loews allows guests to place orders from categories such as plated, buffet, breaks and weddings, all of
which now feature nutritious options—in addition to classic favorites—that vary from hotel to hotel.
At Loews Hollywood Hotel, Executive Chef Mark Ching’s culinary philosophy includes utilization of functional foods, or
items that have positive effects on a person’s well-being. The lunches now offered at Loews Hollywood Hotel include proteins such as lean beef or salmon, and innovative sides like the vegetable-filled quinoa “fried rice.” Among other selections
are afternoon snacks of seeds, nuts and dried fruit to keep energy levels up (as opposed to chips and candy bars that lead to
sugar crashes) and desserts made from all-natural sugar and unprocessed ingredients.
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