In 2007,  Royalton proudly re-opened its doors onto midtown Manhattan, re-thought, re-imagined, but still an icon. Morgans commissioned Roman and Williams, the New York design firm, to re-create Royalton’s legendary lobby as a crossroads for international travelers and the New York elite. The design – simultaneously sophisticated and complex – juxtaposes an icy cast-glass vestibule and brutalist steel and brass furnishings with soft suede upholstery, thick leather walls and hide-covered chairs to create a dark, sexy and luxurious space. Design and architectural details include a mammoth floor-to-ceiling hand forged cast–bronze fireplace, a twenty-foot screen that was once part of the façade of a building in France and hand-upholstered leather walls done in a pattern reminiscent of African tribal art.

Features and Amenities

Charlotte Macaux reinvents Philippe Starck’s bold original design, delivering high style, luxury and comfort all in one. Designed with the discerning traveler in mind, rooms at Royalton feature all new furnishings and an exquisitely pleasing palette. Built-in banquettes run along the rooms, perfect for lounging. The bathrooms are sparkling and invigorating spaces that refresh and restore, enhanced with lavish MALIN+GOETZ amenities. Larger rooms at Royalton feature large round soaking tubs in the bathrooms; you’ll also find workspaces, complimentary iPads, wireless internet and flat screen HDTVs in each room.

In Queen rooms with fireplaces, Philippe Starck’s definitive designs are enhanced by the charming aesthetic vision of Charlotte Macaux. Crisp, white linens light up these elegant spaces, and curtains reflect New York’s glamour below. Tune in with entertainment on demand and in-room wireless. A working fireplace and MALIN+GOETZ bath amenities offer the perfect escape from the pedestrian and ordinary. Extraordinary luxury awaits the discerning traveler in these amazing rooms.

There’s also one loft in the hotel, where Philippe Starck’s boldness inspired minimalist designer Charlotte Macaux to transform this stunning suite with charm and imagination. A glittering bathroom with circular tub is the perfect place to rejuvenate the body and soul with sumptuous MALIN+GOETZ products. Fine Egyptian cotton linens, an exquisitely comfortable bed and a working fireplace invite relaxation. Enjoy the bright lights of Manhattan and the subtle nuances of this room, your private refuge amongst the bustle of the city. The hotel also offers an alcove suite and three penthouse units. Royalton’s New York City Penthouses offer three bold and distinctly different design statements, yet each is a spacious and elegantly appointed incarnation of the chic Manhattan pied-a-terre. They feature plush built-in window banquettes and luxurious slate and mirrored tile bathrooms. Sumptuous round soaking tubs and working fireplaces with custom slate mantels reward moments indoors, while lavish terraces with stunning views of midtown Manhattan inspire a step outside.

Featuring state of the art exercise equipment, the Fitness Center at Royalton is located on the 4th floor and is accessible via guest room key. Open 24 hours. Complimentary bicycles are also available for guest use on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations can be made through the hotel Concierge. Royalty also boasts an in-house bar and restaurant. Forty Four, headlined by a world-class group of bartenders known as “The Cocktail Collective,” features a new food menu that is ingredient-focused and celebrates the longstanding, hotel lobby ritual of accompanying a cocktail or two with a spontaneous meal.