NYLO New York City is the first luxury hospitality brand located in the quintessentially New York neighborhood the Upper West Side. Stonehill & Taylor’s architecture and design team led the complete renovation of the property with a boutique approach inspired by the historic location.
Coupled with the NYLO brand’s industrial look, the design team reimagined the public spaces to reflect the energy and colors of New York’s Jazz Era, a nod to the thriving clubs and speakeasies of the 1920s, venues synonymously linked to the uptown locale. The team worked to revive the dynamism and elegance of this era in their design, offering locals and tourists alike an experience authentic to NYC.
The design team utilized the existing outdoor space as well as a variety of underutilized rooms to completely reorganize and expand the public areas.
The lobby has four distinct areas loosely partitioned to give a sense of action while offering intimate settings. The apothecary-styled reception area features shelving and artifacts reminiscent of the personalized service of this age; the Conservatory provides a space to enjoy live jazz over drinks, a mood set by a polished red piano, wood paneling, tufted seating, and metal finishes; the Library offers a chance for visitors to meet by the fireplace, catch up on work, and plug in using the outlet-outfitted space; the LOCL Bar is a bustling spot anchored by a central zinc bar, bistro chairs, and wood tables connected to the Sidewalk Café through an expansive glass garage door, when lifted.
The 285 guestrooms and 33 suites have been completely renovated. Original artwork commissioned from emerging New York artists add to the authenticity of the hotel experience. A comfortable outdoor lounge on the 14th floor offers sweeping views of Central Park and the Hudson River.