The Lexington New York City has launched a collection of four specialty suites that are meant to evoke the hotel's history. Launching as part of The Lexington’s recent $46 million transformation of its public spaces and guest rooms, these themed retreats will include the Centerfield Suite, former home of American icons Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe; the Lady Ella Suite, inspired by its namesake, Queen of Jazz, Ella Fitzgerald; the Hemingway Suite; and the Arthur Godfrey Suite.
Once home to Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe, The Lexington’s penthouse Centerfield Suite has been re-imagined as a modern urban retreat with pre-war elements. Its design incorporates a living room, separate bedroom, kitchen area and balcony with top views over Manhattan. The
The Lady Ella Suite is reportedly the largest at The Lexington. The two-bedroom apartment-sized space is a jazz-themed getaway with a low dining table ideal for entertaining. A furnished terrace has additional seating as well as views over the city. Art (and jazz) fans, take note: Specially commissioned paintings, photographs and accessories recreate the jazz sounds of 1930s and 40s. The room’s focal point is a large modern abstract painting by the artist Mao, interpreting musical scores through a brilliant collision of vibrant color.
The one bedroom Hemingway Suite is the ideal Manhattan apartment for a night, a week or a month. Inspired by American literary legend Ernest Hemingway, the suite is filled with the author’s literary works and art that brings his words to life. Coolest touch: The suite has a work desk appropriately decorated with an antique typewriter as well as a terrace.
Paying tribute to the legendary radio and television host, the Arthur Godfrey Suite is filled with music-inspired artwork and 1950s-style memorabilia. Fans of mow tropical climes will feel right at home here among the Hawaiian accents peppered throughout the space – a nod to The Lexington’s Hawaiian Room from which Godfrey broadcast regularly. The suite has a large living area, dining table for eight and an open bar area. Cool historic touch: Two bathrooms with restored marble, original to the hotel’s opening in 1929, create a modern-day Art Deco environment.
The Lexington New York City is located at 511 Lexington Avenue at 48th Street in New York City. Visit www.LexingtonHotelNYC.com for more info.