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An Exclusive Look At The View From America's Tallest Hotel Building
Last year, Marriott International made waves with the announcement that its latest New York City property would be the tallest stand-alone hotel building in Manhattan. But now, about 17 months into construction, it has become clear that the new Nobutaka Ashihara-designed skyscraper will not just be the city's tallest hotel, but the tallest stand-alone hotel building in the entire United States.
The new property, located at 1717 Broadway and 54th Street, consists of 68 stories extending nearly 753 feet into the midtown Manhattan skyline. It will house the new Courtyard by Marriott-Central Park on floors six through 32 and the new Residence Inn by Marriott-Central Park on floors 36 through 64. Earlier this week, we were able to get a sneak peek at the construction of the new property, including the jaw-dropping, 360-degree view from the top.
Gallery: The View From America's Tallest Hotel Building
At elevations that high, the city is quite literally at your feet. To the west, you can see straight across the Hudson River to New Jersey. To the south, you have the heart of midtown Manhattan, including a clear view of Times Square, and to the east, you can look down at iconic structures like Carnegie Hall and the Hearst Tower. Northbound, you can see the whole of Central Park spread straight up through the tip of Manhattan. It's a sight that will take your breath away (if your breath wasn't already suffering from the high altitude).
On the bottom chunk of the building, the Courtyard will contain 378 rooms, each providing the brand's trademark "refreshing business" environment to help guests stay connected, productive and balanced. Up top, the 261 Residence Inn suites will provide comfort to guests on longer stays, offering full kitchens and home-style comforts. The 34th floor will house a shared fitness center, while common spaces, restaurants and retail space will take up the five-floor "pillar" of the building.
The building owners, Granite Broadway Development, and building contractor, CNY Builders, will celebrate the completion of the skyscraper's structure this morning with a commemorative topping out ceremony, followed by the hauling of the final bucket of concrete to the top floor. From here, contractors will work on building out the interior of the hotel to Marriott specifications. An opening is slated for the end of 2013.
The building owners, Granite Broadway Development, and building contractor, CNY Builders, will celebrate the completion of the skyscraper's structure this morning with a commemorative topping out ceremony, followed by the hauling of the final bucket of concrete to the top floor. From here, contractors will work on building out the interior of the hotel to Marriott specifications. An opening is slated for the end of 2013.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
John David Craig Aug 25th 2012 4:10PM
I was staying in a suit on the 69th floor of the Detroit Ren-Cen.
Unimpressed Aug 26th 2012 5:55AM
Stayed in a suit or a "suite"? You can actually stay in both, but one is a clothing item and the other a room type!
My guess is that is the first time ever, (if you were a guest in one), or you would not be making a big deal.
There are all kind of "suites". Ones you can get for under a hundred a night and then some that can cost you 10 grand or better a night. Staying in a "suite" is nothing spectacular. But pair that up with the type of service and the actual place, then I might go ooh and aah. When the suite you are staying in has it's own butler service and concierge with car and driver avaibale at your beck and call.........then let us know.
dmuffley Aug 25th 2012 4:14PM
At only 68 stories, this is not the tallest hotel. The RENCEN in Detroit is 73 stories and is still the tallest all-hotel skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.
mecoman Aug 25th 2012 9:57PM
See "R"'s comment above about the Ren-Cen in Detroit. It may be all hotel, but it is NOT "stand-alone."
Joseph randazzo Aug 25th 2012 4:28PM
Mis information on the tallest hotel in the US .I worked on a 80 story hotel in Atlantia Ga. Its the Westin Peachtree hotel . 68 floors don't get the" tallest" title
Isaiah Aug 25th 2012 6:09PM
More floors doesn't necessarily mean taller all the time. The Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel is 723 feet while this one is 753 feet.
joseph Randazzo Aug 25th 2012 4:36PM
Westin Hotel Peachtree is 80 floor hotel and is the tallest all concrete Structure in the US
Steve Aug 26th 2012 1:20AM
All concrete? I don't think it is possible to have an all-concrete structure that tall, the bottom part would never be able to withstand the pressure. It must have a steel framework in there somewhere...
Rachelle Aug 25th 2012 6:28PM
Even though there are more floors at some of those hotels, did anyone take into consideration the ceiling height on each of the floors?
J. CRUMP Aug 25th 2012 6:47PM
And just think, this country is "BROKE"!
Skyknight Aug 25th 2012 6:58PM
Who in their right mind would want to live in New York anyway? I wonder how Bloomberg is going to spin his police officers shooting 9 people on the street trying to take out on lone gunman that never fired a single shot during the confrontation.
If Bloomberg is so keen on gun control he needs to take the guns away from the cops and let the citizens that can actually hit the target carry them.
rachel corrie Aug 25th 2012 8:32PM
just another pyramid to the control folks. I wonder how their fire system is working. notice how they alway fail when needed.
rachel corrie Aug 25th 2012 8:28PM
its gonna cost the city 300 million to cover the law suits. I think bloomberg should pay out of pocket. he stole enough in his life time with the ticker tape.
Scott Aug 25th 2012 8:31PM
The Ritz Carleton in Hong Kong goes from floors 102 to 118 with mind blowing views of the world's most photogenic city. Dubai has 5 hotels with rooms at 1000 feet. Bangkok has a hotel 85 floor high. Macau has a shiny high rise hotel that isn't even shaped like a building!! The Burj Khalifa has apartments on the 108th floor. This just doesn't sound all that impressive.
DennisTheMenance Aug 25th 2012 9:42PM
Wait Until Congress Bans Hotel Expenses for Business
Or Puts $75 a Day Limit you can deduct for them
Is their a Motel 6 around?
Same goes for Airline Costs..Max deduction will be Coach class cost..
Mary E. Fox Aug 25th 2012 10:21PM
I would never want to live in any building that tall. It seems stupid to me. Let's hope there isn't an 'earthquake' nearby. I feel for the vulnerable people. "Lady Luck" has been good to these people/tenants. I hope they own a 'cloak' just in case the electricity goes off.
mason Aug 25th 2012 10:04PM
This story is a joke.. Its going to be "nearly" 753 ft? what does that mean. Also the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta is not 80 stories. It is 73 and it is 723 ft so this new hotel is "nearly" 30 ft higher. Big woop. The Westin in Atlanta has been around since 1976 so this doesnt seem like much a story... So its a tall hotel.... and.....
spikedance Aug 26th 2012 5:17AM
There is a standing law that you can build nothing that will cast a shadow into Central Park. guiliani broke that law by letting donald trump build his behomoth on Central Park West at 60th st. Now the time warner building completely blocks the sun from the shining on the entire entrance at Columbus Circle. I wonder if this new thing will throw a long shadow over the water and pathways on the south side? Why do we have laws? Oh yeah, so you and I can pay when we break them.