NEW YORK, NY—Opening under an iconic moniker, The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel brings a new design and ultra-luxury experience to one of the most coveted addresses on the Upper East Side. The 16-story building is the inaugural property in North America for Corinthia Hotels. Owned by Reuben Brothers, global leaders in real estate development and private equity, with striking interiors by Martin Brudnizki of MBDS, The Surrey has been completely transformed to encompass 70 guestrooms, 30 suites, and 14 private residences. It is home to the first New York outpost of the beloved eatery Casa Tua and the tranquil Surrey Spa featuring Sisley Paris.
The Surrey offers a chic high-end lifestyle experience for both international tastemakers and local New Yorkers while reflecting the refined elegance of its surroundings. Opening at an exciting time for the neighborhood, the unveiling of the new hotel is the latest in a swath of luxury developments bringing revitalized energy to Madison Avenue. Every detail of the property, from the curated art collection featuring local artists to the themed suites inspired by the bridges of Central Park, has been thoughtfully curated to set The Surrey apart while embracing a fresh identity.
“The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel, has tapped leading visionaries in dining, spa, design, and architecture to bring a sense of vibrancy to Manhattan’s Upper East Side,” said Pradeep Raman, Managing Director, The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel. “We aim to be a cultural mainstay of our neighborhood and add to the dynamic and ever-evolving tapestry of fashion, creativity, and art that surrounds us.”
Providing a captivating juxtaposition, The Surrey has fully embraced reinvention as the legacy building approaches its 100th birthday. The hotel’s overall design conjures a residential feel with numerous touches that evoke its New York location while Corinthia’s distinctive approach brings global sophistication to its operations.
“We are incredibly proud to have our first opening in North America be one as meaningful as The Surrey, an address that has been lying in wait for its next chapter,” said Simon Casson, Chief Executive Officer of Corinthia Hotels. “We see this hotel as a love letter to New York and a beacon of the city’s creative spirit. As we embark on global growth, The Surrey is in many ways a new flagship, representative of the warm familial spirit of Corinthia that makes all guests feel perfectly at home.”
PLACE SETTING DESIGN
Located on East 76th Street, the hotel’s grand façade has been restored to retain the history of the neighborhood and its architectural legacy; however, mere steps into the lobby, guests will find an entirely original experience. The London and New York-based design team MBDS has meticulously crafted the hotel’s public spaces and guest rooms to honor past influences while looking toward the future. The grandeur of the building is gracefully highlighted in a contemporary classic style, with Brudnizki’s remarkable layering of textures enhancing American art deco accents. Additional renovations have been led by BKSK Architects, who worked diligently to usher the hotel into this illustrious new era.