JW Marriott Essex House in Manhattan Grand Opens

Marriott has officially opened its newly acquired landmark luxury hotel in Manhattan – the JW Marriott Essex House New York.

With a coveted address on Central Park South and an inimitable Art Deco sign atop the 40-storey hotel, the 509-room JW Marriott Essex House first opened in 1931 and has hosted a wide range of dignitaries and celebrities alike over the years.

Offering commanding views of Central Park, the Essex House recently underwent a comprehensive US$90 million renovation in 2007 and is among the most luxurious and recognized hotels in Manhattan.

Today, the hotel features a full-service spa and fitness centre, a fine-dining restaurant and well-appointed meeting and event spaces.

“New York is the centre of the hospitality industry and a continuously growing market influencing leisure, business and group travel,” said General Manager, Steve Batta. “With such an ideal location overlooking Central Park, we are excited to offer guests a one-of-a-kind experience that embodies the distinctive sense of place and genuine flavour that is Manhattan.”

The grand opening of the JW Marriott Essex House comes on the heels of the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, which debuted in February 2013 as the world’s tallest hotel. That hotel is the brand’s first Marquis property outside of North America.