Luxury NYC Hotel Undergoes Massive Renovation

The One-Bedroom Suite had a comfortable bed and sleek, if boring, furniture. But the green, leaf motif carpeting and shiny green bedskirt were a bit dated -- we also don't know how this combo was dreamt up in the first place. Many of the rooms formerly had old tube-style TVs, but this suite was outfitted with a large flat-screen even before.

Ahh, that's better. Now the guest rooms have contemporary furnishings, striped detailing, and a neutral palette. Comfy beds have tufted headboards under bright, modern canvases that add some color. Check out our panorama of the bedroom for a 360-degree view!

The living rooms had colorful, mismatched furniture and marble dining tables. Large work desks and flat-screen TVs were nice, but with so many colors and patterns, it was a bit busy in the living spaces.

Now the living rooms are chic and modern, with gray tweed sofas, cool geometric lamps, and ivory leather accent chairs with tufted ottomans. All of the rooms feature work by New York artists, such as a mix of black and white sketches of city landmarks and more colorful abstract pieces.

Bathrooms had large vanity areas by the sink, luxury toiletries, and walk-in glass showers or bathtub/shower combos. Overall, though, they looked extremely generic and definitely not upscale.

Bathrooms now have stone vanities with two drawers of storage below, glass shelving, and graffiti-inspired poetry wallpaper. The small bottles of toiletries were replaced with a trio of tall, wall-mounted bottles with Comfort Zone brand shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. This replacement is one change we're not sure we're that into.

The lobby was small and uninspiring, with red alligator skin flanking a bench, the front desk, and elevator interiors.

Now the lobby is more open, modern, and stylish. Showcasing the hotel's collection of curated contemporary art, "Four of a Kind." A series of stoic figures crafted from recycled metal by a duo of Harlem-based artists, it acts as a dividing wall between guests checking in and a lounge area with a fireplace, as well as a business center with two Apple computers. Additionally, a whimsical glass mobile, made of tiny blue men figurines, dangles above the lobby's spiral black and white staircase.

The club room was cozy and stylish, featuring red couches, free tea and coffee, two flat-screen TVs, colorful works of art, and a New York-themed library.

The Club Room got a streamlined, masculine upgrade with dark wood floors, tan leather couches, and an interesting wooden light fixture. The adjoining room is more colorful, outfitted with an L-shaped ivory sofa fronting a gas-lit fireplace, vibrant abstract artwork, and shelves stocked with art books and interesting collectibles. There's a daily wine hour hosted here and though the hotel lacks a restaurant, a continental breakfast is available for a fee.