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NEW YORK, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Opening in Spring 2010, The Chatwal New York re-creates the iconic glamour and style of 1930's Gotham, recognized and idolized the world over. Occupying top billing on its theater district block - also known as the "Great White Way" - the landmark Stanford White-designed building was originally host to the famous Lambs club, America's first professional theater club. Meticulously restored and modernized by Master Architect and Designer Thierry Despont, the circa-1905 building will be the first member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World in Manhattan's theater district. www.thechatwalny.com
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A Grand Legacy in the Making:
The Chatwal Hotel New York is the vision of Mr. Sant Chatwal, entrepreneur and Chairman and CEO of Hampshire Hotels & Resorts. With a goal to create intimate gathering places and rooms with the highest attention to detail - The Chatwal truly joins past with future, while maintaining a uniquely New York character. The opening of The Chatwal New York also marks the launch of Sant Chatwal's new luxury hotel brand, The Chatwal - with plans in the works for additional luxury properties outside London and in India.
The Design:
The restoration of the historic former Lambs Club building into The Chatwal New York has been undertaken by world-renowned master architect and interior designer, Thierry Despont. Showcasing the mid-century Empire Art Deco style prominent...