Tag Archives: renovations

April 12 2013

Italian Influences

Visitors may not realize it, but there are many European inspired elements surrounding them at The New York Palace. As we continue to upgrade the hotel, our teams are working hard to maintain the integrity of the original architecture at the hotel, while incorporating new and modern themes. With a renovation of this magnitude, it is not uncommon for our staff and consultants to travel around the world looking for specific pieces to be used in the final project. In … Read More

April 05 2013

Employee Spotlight – The Chef Concierge Team Gunter Kleemann and Carolyn Innocenzi

The Concierges at The New York Palace are always able to provide guests with recommendations on various events, local hot spots and other cultural activities to attend during their stay at The Palace, we pride ourselves on having a top-notch Concierge team. Team members Gunter Kleemann and Carolyn Innocenzi both serve as Chef Concierge at The Palace. Combined, they’ve worked twenty years at the hotel and are both Les Clefs d’Or holders, a prestigious, global organization with members who provide … Read More

April 04 2013

Out With the Old, In With the New

Have you ever wondered how a room is renovated while the hotel is still operating? In this blog post, we will take you through one room’s renovations at The New York Palace. The First 24 Hours At the outset, the area is prepped for renovations by the housekeeping and engineering staffs. They work together to remove all of the operating supplies and equipment (better known as “OS&E”) from the space. All linens and amenities, like robes, soaps, lotions, towels, and … Read More