The Benjamin in New York City has completed the final phase of a US$7 million refresh, which includes a redesigned lobby, enhanced guestrooms and suites, renovated meeting and event space, a new guest lounge and a restaurant by celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian.
“The thoughtful enhancements we’ve made throughout the hotel bring much depth and personality to the space,” said General Manager Andrew Labetti.
Editor’s note: To read Labetti’s blog about how The Benjamin coped with the renovation of its lobby, click here.
James Mohn Design Studio redesigned the lobby to include a new seating area with velvet and leather furniture and an area carpet with over-sized floral design. Deep shades of chestnut blended with rich teal accents are illuminated by soft gallery lighting, reading lamps and decorative sconces. Photos used courtesy of The Benjamin
The 24-hour Benjamin Guest Lounge on the second floor is a living room-inspired space with a seating area and two repurposed steamer trunk workstations.
During the final phase of the refresh, all 209 of The Benjamin’s suites and guestrooms were enhanced with cream-colored bedding, grommet-adorned headboards, clock radio systems with iPod docks, new carpeting and executive desk chairs.
The National, the 125-seat restaurant by Geoffrey Zakarian that debuted last year during the redesign’s initial phase, is modeled after traditional European grand cafés with distressed chocolate and teal leather banquettes, marble table tops and geometric black-and-white glazed tile flooring.
