Conrad New York Midtown

As Architect and Interior Designer, Stonehill Taylor was tasked with turning the former London New York hotel into the new luxury 563-room Conrad New York Midtown. Stonehill Taylor’s design exudes calm and elegance, reminiscent of the upscale Midtown residence of a contemporary art collector, with an emphasis on art throughout the property. While the décor is sleek and modern, it aims to achieve a timeless feel.

Upon entering the Conrad, guests are immediately transported from the hustle and bustle of Midtown to a grand yet serene lobby space. Here, they are greeted by a large, lifelike sculpture, Leda and the Swan by Carole Feurman, which was acquired by the hotel. Adjacent to the lobby sit Dabble, a new restaurant designed in a collaboration between Hecho and Stonehill Taylor. Dabble was created with a design language that dissects the evolution of the use of line within a space, while playing with ideas of reflection, perception, material and shape throughout.

Upstairs, Stonehill Taylor-designed guest suites evoke the sense of a private pied-a-terre, consisting of separate living and sleeping spaces. They feature luxurious textures and materials in a neutral palette, such as herringbone wood floors, hand tufted wool rugs, leather dining chairs and a sleek coffee table with sculptural brass legs.

The Conrad also features a collection of premium accommodations, including four apartment-style suites, six sky suites, one atrium suite and one penthouse suite. Sky Suites are modern and sleek, designed as a nod to the nearby ivy league clubs with a scholarly and well-connected resident in mind. The open concept suite incorporates a study, dining, and living rooms in addition to a full bathroom, powder room, wet bar and king-size bedroom. The Atrium Suite draws inspiration from nearby Central Park. The main living room is housed within a greenhouse-like space with all glass surrounds, revealing stunning views of Manhattan. The 53rd and 54th floors are home to a split-level Penthouse Suite. The space features artwork by Juan Miro, Alexander Calder, and Francoise Gilot.