Category: History

March 05 2015

The Palace’s Rare Portal to the Past

Time travel is possible. Tony Perrottet of The New York Times reveals that New Yorkers need only a MetroCard to transport themselves to the past. Our destination today? The incredibly romantic and entirely luxurious Gilded Age. As Perrottet’s article “Regilding the Gilded Age in New York” points out, The New York Palace offers its very own portal to the past, Rarities, an elite member of vintage Manhattan bars and lounges. Opulent, yet refined, Rarities features rich fabrics, ornate décor and … Read More

October 10 2014

Elevate Your Experience with Skyline Views

The New York Palace offers a tradition of luxury and opulence to each of our guests. In celebration of our recent renovations, we are offering everyone an opportunity to elevate your experience with an upgrade to a room offering incredible skyline views. Awaken each morning to breathtaking views of the New York City skyline, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and beyond. The Elevate Your Experience package is your ticket to a room with inspiring views. For a limited time only, guests can enjoy an … Read More

March 03 2014

A Guest of Honor in The Villard Mansion

The hotel recently had the pleasure of welcoming Alexandra Villard de Borchgrave, the great-granddaughter of one of the nation’s most prominent financiers and our historic mansion’s namesake, Henry Villard. Alexandra Villard de Borchgrave shares her thoughts on returning to the mansion, her evening in the Gallery at Villard Michel Richard and more. NYP: As an inspirational speaker and author, you are no stranger to travelling worldwide with stops at major cities, what do you most enjoy about visiting New York? … Read More