Tag Archives: New York City

June 07 2013

Employee Spotlight: Samir Saleh, Maître d’Etage

There is one job at The New York Palace that involves interfacing with guests on a daily basis, especially Towers guests experiencing our new lobby for the first time. The Maître d’Etage, also known as a butler, enhances the guest experience from pre-arrival to post departure. Samir Saleh is one of The Palace’s long-standing Maître d’Etages, having served at the hotel for 19 years. Saleh started at The Palace after his move to the United States from Egypt per the … Read More

June 06 2013

The Palace Knows Best: Fresco by Scotto

We enjoy sending our guests to Fresco by Scotto for delicious Tuscan fare. Fresco is conveniently located one block north of us at 40 East 52nd Street between Madison and Park Avenues. Photo courtesy of www.frescobyscotto.com Carolyn Innocenzi, our Chef Concierge, recommends the baked eggplant zucchini. “Personally, I am an eggplant snob,” she says. “There really is something to be said about finding excellent eggplant and Fresco’s is sweet and delicious. It is also baked so it is pretty healthy.” … Read More

June 04 2013

Grand Opening: The Towers Lobby

It has been a long time coming, but we are pleased to announce our Towers Lobby is open and ready for your visit! Our teams have worked tirelessly to bring our iconic hotel a new and modern look. From top to bottom, we have brought The New York Palace into the 21st century with top-of-the-line renovations. For some, it is like walking into a whole new world that simultaneously captures the tradition of The Palace’s history and the modern sophistication … Read More