Did you know that Lake Zurich is so clean that its water has been certified by the local government as safe to drink?
July 29th, 2010
Admittedly, no one can keep the innovative pace of Steve Jobs. But hotels, in their pursuit to give guests an ever-richer experience, delivered ever more quickly, are helping to push technology to its limit. We aren’t speaking of iPod docking stations in every room – those seem as de rigueur as the VCR was in the 1990s. Here’s what’s next…
Royal Mansour Marrakech
July 23rd, 2010
Looking to vacation at the most amazing places on the planet? Luckily for you, Travel + Leisure just released its annual World’s Best Awards issue. Seven AMPR properties and our favorite cruise line walked away with prized spots on the list. Here are the ones that made the cut:
Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa
Palacio Duhau, Park Hyatt Buenos Aires
Congrats to all the winners! While reading the August issue, watch out for Andaz Fifth Ave, Cocoa Island, and Geejam who are also mentioned in the magazine.
July 20th, 2010
Located in the picturesque and high-tech Roppongi development in Tokyo, the Mori Art Museum is known for featuring cutting-edge contemporary Asian artists. A short five minute walk from the Grand Hyatt, this art museum is conveniently located as well. The upcoming exhibit that begins on July 24th is titled ‘Sensing Nature: Rethinking the Japanese Perception of Nature’. This incredible exhibit features recently commissioned works by acclaimed artists, Yoshioka Tokujin, Shinoda Taro, and Kuribayashi Takashi. All three artists use their unique styles and abilities to create impressive installations that express their perception of nature. With most of Japan’s population living in cities, this exhibit offers an intriguing commentary on nature as viewed through urbanization and modernization. More of Tokujin’s adventurous work can also be seen at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, a scenic eight minute park walk from one of our favorite New York hotels, the Andaz 5th Avenue. This captivating exhibit will be on display at the Mori until November 7th and is just one of many exciting activities that can be found in Roppongi.
July 13th, 2010
Andaz 5th Avenue shined on The Today Show this morning! Watch the footage below and then book a summer stay at this great (and new!) New York City hotel located on Fifth Avenue in midtown Manhattan.
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July 7th, 2010
Now that our iced coffee has no chance in this 102 degree city, we’ve come up with a few cultural ways to beat the heat in our favorite US cities. Museums in Chicago, DC and New York are featuring fabulous, and fabulously air conditioned, exhibitions all summer long. Once you’re totally art-ed out, crash in style at Park Hyatt Chicago or DC, and take your pick of Andaz Wall Street or Andaz 5th Avenue in New York. (more…)
March 30th, 2010
Fashion Week may have said goodbye to Bryant Park for good, but its new neighbor, Andaz 5th Avenue, has some new threads to show off. The hotel, sister property to Andaz Wall Street (which opened in January), has been draped from head to toe in red banners this week.
The zing-y display, which passerby are checking out on 5th Avenue and 41st Street, gives answers to the following question asked of New Yorkers: What is your favorite, uniquely NYC moment? Thoughts range from the cultured (“eating sushi on the steps of the New York Public Library”) to the unfettered (“fire hydrant sprinklers”).
Andaz 5th Avenue hopes to become the newest setting for these metropolitan moments. Designed by Tony Chi of tonychi and associates, the striking design of Andaz 5th Avenue includes elements like steel factory windows – jaw-droppingly tall – that will set off views across Manhattan and, for quieter moments, a garden retreat in the center of the hotel. Each of the 184 guestrooms will be full of natural light, plenty of space, and touches of whimsy such as clear hanging racks on an open-faced closet, a reference to the display racks in the nearby Fashion District, and cloisonné foot baths to fill after a day of city walking.
Meaning ‘personal style’ in Hindi, the Andaz philosophy is one of symbiosis with the neighborhood. Produce is locally sourced and the check-in and service is simplified, without the middlemen of doorman, bellhop, and concierge at the desk – just one “host” for each incoming guest.
It seems Spring may have finally sprung in New York, and it’s blooming brightest on 5th Avenue and 41st Street.