Housed in a quaint brick building with rich history, The Renwick officially opened its doors in New York City this week. Originally build in 1928 as a long-stay residence for sheltering artists, intellectuals and authors, including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Thomas Mann, and John Steinbeck, The Renwick’s whimsical design by Stonehill & Taylor pays homage to its past legends.
The hotel is named after James Renwick, Jr., an architect best known for his design of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.
The Renwick’s 173 loft-style guestrooms and suites feature custom-furnishings made to reference items found in an artist’s studio, such as easel-inspired television stands, desks reminiscent of the artist’s work bench, nightstands intended to mimic flat file cabinets and a patterned carpet that resembles paint-splattered concrete.
Additionally, the hotel houses two Creator Suites: one Artist’s Suite with a blank canvas on a wall ledge and an artist easel with paint brushes and a Writer’s Suite with a functioning typewriter and an inkwell and pen on the desk. The James Renwick Suite is the hotel’s Presidential Suite, with a living room, bedroom, dining area, wet bar, powder room, and a large outdoor terrace offering views of Midtown Manhattan’s skyline.
The Renwick also includes a fitness facility, business center and complimentary Wi-Fi.
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