Wyndham Signs Second Tryp Hotel in New York City

Wyndham Hotel Group has expanded its select-service Tryp by Wyndham brand in New York City with the signing of a franchise agreement for a 334-room hotel in Manhattan’s Times Square, the brand’s second property in the market.

The hotel, scheduled to open by spring 2015, is undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation and redesign led by owner and operator Hampshire Hotels Management.

Its location on West 48th Street in bustling Times Square will put guests directly in the hub of the city’s world-famous attractions, major businesses and public transportation.

Tryp by Wyndham New York Times Square will feature a gastro bar serving cocktails and tapas-style dishes; Plaza Central, which will serve as the social center for guests with comfortable seating and integrated connectivity; and meeting space in the on-site library.

“With such a prime location, thoughtful offerings and a respected partner in Hampshire Hotels Management, this signing marks a significant milestone in our efforts to expand the Tryp by Wyndham brand in the world’s most cosmopolitan cities,” said Bill Hall, brand senior vice president of Tryp by Wyndham. “The heart of the Tryp by Wyndham brand is our ‘Own the City’ brand culture, which displays passion for our guests and for the cities we serve. We look forward to extending that culture to New York City visitors at a second location, which will exude the spirit, style and service for which the brand has become known.”

Signature guest rooms at Tryp by Wyndham New York Times Square will include five Fitness rooms, which feature fitness equipment for a private workout, and 45 over-sized Family rooms with bunk beds for children and a larger, separate bed for adults.

Additional amenities and services will include free high-speed wireless internet access - a Wyndham standard; a coffee bar; the brand’s signature blog wall, comprised of two 46-inch screens to keep guests updated on local events and connected to hotel staff, known as Tryp Ambassadors; business services; and a fitness center.

“The Times Square District is growing at a rapid pace, and we’re thrilled to be working with Tryp by Wyndham as they bring their second property here to life,” said Eric Danziger, president and CEO of Hampshire Hotels Management. “The Tryp by Wyndham brand culture is rooted in passion for guests and the neighborhood alike, and we look forward to seeing this new hotel thrive right in the heart of New York City.”