 Location: Grand St & Thompson St New York, NY 10013
Savvy guest service, a homey feeling, and space-age technology- that’s the promise from The James New York when talking about new hotel opening in SoHo this summer. The James New York, sister hotel chain to The James Chicago, promises some new attributes at its new SoHo location that aren’t found at any of the others. In an attempt to blend in with its surroundings, the hotel will feature a mix of up and coming artists, a garden in its rooftop pool deck and bar, and interior wood and rugs made from all-natural fibers. Features like this could almost fool someone into thinking that hip, young SoHo chic regulars run this establishment, and not just a conference room full of business suits… almost fool us…
Remember A Night at the Roxbury where the Butabi brothers want to create a club where the outside is like the inside, and the inside is like the outside? That’s kind of the idea behind The James New York. The outside looks like it’s trying so painfully hard to look like hip, post-modern architecture. The inside claims it will be an all earth-inspired getaway, with warm browns, cool blues, and nature-inspired art and décor. However nature-inspired they intend to decorate it, chances are the view of Manhattan will be more spectacular than any mood they try creating.
The James New York will feature a chef-driven restaurant and bar throughout the hotel, but no word yet as to who the lucky chef is that gets his or her hand in on it. If you’re a Food Network junkie, get a pool going with your friends, guessing as to which TV-friendly chef takes the job.
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