Royalton Hotel, hotel in New York City
The Royalton Hotel is a hotel on 44th Street in Midtown Manhattan, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. The building is long and narrow, with interiors featuring dark wood, low lighting, and a compact reception area near the entrance.
The hotel was redesigned in the late 1980s by Philippe Starck, who gave the interior its dark, theatrical character. Charlotte Macaux later updated the design, adding a more contemporary touch to the original concept.
The hotel sits in the heart of the Theater District, steps away from several Broadway stages. Guests staying here move naturally through a neighborhood where theater crowds fill the sidewalks on most evenings.
The building's narrow shape means most rooms get little natural light, which is worth keeping in mind when choosing a room. The front desk staff can point guests toward nearby restaurants and evening shows in the area.
Every room has a circular bathtub lined with mirrored mosaic tiles, a detail that stands out in a city hotel of this type. Guests also find handwritten notes and small treats like macaroons or a taxi-shaped cookie waiting in their room on arrival.
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