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
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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
Employee Spotlight: Interview with Mike Farina
The New York Palace is not only rich in history, but also in people. We have a very diverse staff who come from a variety of backgrounds. Mike Farina, for instance, is a New York Palace gem. After being laid off from a previous job in 1994, Mike received a lead from his Union representative that The New York Palace was hiring an electrical engineer. With only $11.00 in his pocket, Mike was hired on St. Patrick’s Day 19 years … Read More