Suite of the Week: The delightful Prestige suite at the Baccarat Hotel and Residences, New York

Considering its Baccarat we are talking about, one can’t deny that their debut in the hospitality industry will be anything less than glamorous. Occupying a prime location near Central Park in downtown Manhattan, the stylish 50 storey tower will host a deluxe hotel and chic living spaces for those seeking the ultimate experience.

baccarat-3 Baccarat Hotel and Residences will feature 114 rooms, the first Stateside La Mer Spa and signature restaurant Chevalier. The petite and grand salons are beautifully designed by Paris designer duo Patrick Gilles and Dorothee Boissier, entailing fur upholstery and pleated silk walls.

Baccarat hotels have spared no expense with this project with chandeliers and crystals adorning every space. Placed in chronological order, 250 blank bound volumes make up the hotel’s design archive for guests to tell their stories.

The exquisitely designed Baccarat bar is a vision in itself with a 60 foot barrel vaulted ceiling and an impressive wall of art featuring art work from the 19th century to contemporary artists. And, yes, all drinks will be served in Baccarat crystal.

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seating-in-guestroom Aside from hosting 60 condominiums in the residential space, the French hotelier offers a variety of rooms and suites ranging from $800 a night. If you are in the mood to splurge and be pampered, the Prestige Suite is your haven.

baccarat-2 The one bedroom suite offer floor to ceiling windows and custom designed furniture, while unique artworks from the Baccarat collection adorn the walls. Every aspect of the suite exuberates elegance and grandeur; from the Spa de le Mar deluxe toiletries to the Mascioni Jacquard linens. Think of it as 820 square feet of pure bliss.
The marble clad bathroom boosts a spa like experience while in-house amenities from the house of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris further enhance the stay.

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When we say luxury, we mean luxury – a tablet equipped with state-of-the-art technology will control all aspects of the room, including temperature, lighting, and room service. A custom-designed Baccarat red enamel mini bar will offer delights from the French gourmet house Fauchon. On the telephone handset, a button marked “Champagne” will allow guests to order a bottle of their favourite vintage to their rooms accompanied by signature Baccarat fluted glasses.

Area: 76 sq m / 820 sq ft
Cost: $2,500 per night
Occupancy: 3 persons
Location: 20 W 53rd St, New York

Why would you want to splurge on it?
I can think of a selection of reasons to reserve a night at the Prestige suite; aside from the very obvious reason of a luxury stay at the French chain, guests can avail of the complimentary use of a vintage Citroen and nightly salon services.

Address:
20 W 53rd St
New York, NY,
United States