Hotel St. Moritz, hotel in Manhattan, New York
Hotel St. Moritz is a 1930 luxury hotel in Midtown Manhattan designed by architect Emery Roth and located at Central Park South. The brown sandstone facade with its characteristic setbacks resembles a natural rock formation, while the interior spaces feature European flair, art deco elements, and a large painting of the Swiss ski resort St. Moritz in the lobby.
The hotel was built in 1930 on the site of the former New York Athletic Club, which was demolished to make way for this new structure. After decades as an upscale hotel with famous guests, it was converted starting in 2002 into the Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park, with the lower floors operating as a hotel and the upper floors housing private condominiums.
The hotel was designed as a European retreat and drew artists, actors, and entertainers who made their homes in its elegant spaces. The sidewalk cafes Rumpelmayer's and later Café de la Paix reflected the cosmopolitan nature of the place, making it a gathering spot for New Yorkers seeking a touch of Parisian elegance.
The hotel sits directly on Central Park South, providing easy access to the park and nearby shops and theaters. Its location on one of Manhattan's busiest thoroughfares means visitors can easily walk to major attractions and benefit from public transportation nearby.
The 31st floor once housed an elegant dining room with live music and murals depicting scenes from Persian poet Omar Khayyam's works. Later, this same floor hosted the Sound Club, a private gathering place for radio industry members, giving the space a unique cultural significance.
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