Billionaire businessman and hotelier Ty Warner took the remodeling of Four Seasons New York personally: He oversaw every detail of the US$120 million, recently unveiled redesign of suites, junior suites and corridors.
The interiors remain true to the style of I.M Pei, the architect behind the building’s design.
“I traveled around the world to select the finest fabrics, exotic stone surfaces and furnishings in order to create the Ty Warner Penthouse, the most expensive and extraordinary residence unrivaled in luxury hotels,” Warner said. “I have taken inspiration from my travels and created a seamlessly designed oasis fit for the most luxury-conscious travelers. No attention to detail and no cost were spared in order to provide a rarified experience unmatched in Manhattan.”
Handmade king-sized lighted-pedestal beds with custom linens appear to float above the ground. Handcrafted furnishings made from Japanese tamo ash, cerused oak and bespoke fabrics add to the sleek monochromatic style. English sycamore wood paneling, along with Lizard Gold and Chabata wallcoverings, and custom wool carpets and hand-knotted rugs are featured throughout.
Each of the 368 studio and suite accommodations have oversized windows that can be opened and which offer panoramic views of Manhattan and natural light. The rooms have ziggurat ceilings with variable lighting that can be adjusted.
Italian Breccia Oniciata marble is in the bathrooms that include separate glass enclosed showers, soaking tubs, many with Jacuzzis, which fill in two minutes, remote controlled mirrored televisions and Bvlgari amenities.
Accommodations feature oversized walk-in English sycamore closets with a separate make-up area, curved HD televisions and original artwork.
