Tag Archives: A New York Legend Is Reborn

March 26 2013

Taking Metal Polishing to Another Level

In our recent post, Restoring Grandness, we highlighted the process in ensuring that the exterior of The Villard Mansion is as beautiful as its interior. Our process doesn’t end with the mansion, as we are also polishing the outside of our 55-story high Towers. As The Towers are made from metal and not stone, the cleaning process consists of polishing, sealing and re-caulking the 32-year-old metal curtain of the hotel structure. We began polishing on March 1st and anticipate completion … Read More

March 22 2013

Halls of Change

As renovations continue, we wanted to show our readers the progress that we have undergone. The photos below (from left to right) highlight our journey from traditional to modern within The Towers. When The Palace was first designed, we took the regal approach, using reds, golds and browns against white walls. In light of the new renovations, we are in the process of gradually renovating the hallways for a fresh start. Striving to modernize our spaces, our designers gathered inspiration … Read More

March 21 2013

Subtle Changes at The Palace

Since the start of our renovations, we’ve made some major changes to ensure our guests are not inconvenienced during their stay with us. We wanted to make a conscious effort to keep the renovations out of view as much as possible and instead focus on the beauty that is The Palace. An example of this is our entryway. As part of this effort, we have created a decorative entrance for our guests. Prior to the renovations, the entry to the main … Read More