The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel, has opened under its new flag on the Upper East Side in New York City. The 16-story building is the inaugural property in North America for Corinthia Hotels. Owned by Reuben Brothers, with interiors by Martin Brudnizki of MBDS, The Surrey has been completely updated with 70 guestrooms, 30 suites and 14 private residences.
"The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel, has tapped leading visionaries in dining, spa, design, and architecture to bring a sense of vibrancy to Manhattan's Upper East Side," Pradeep Raman, managing director, The Surrey, said in a statement. "We aim to be a cultural mainstay of our neighborhood and add to the dynamic and ever-evolving tapestry of fashion, creativity, and art that surrounds us."
"We are incredibly proud to have our first opening in North America be one as meaningful as The Surrey, an address that has been lying in wait for its next chapter," Corinthia Hotels CEO Simon Casson said. "We see this hotel as a love letter to New York and a beacon of the city's creative spirit. As we embark on global growth, The Surrey is in many ways a new flagship, representative of the warm familial spirit of Corinthia that makes all guests feel perfectly at home."
Design
Located on East 76th Street, the hotel has public spaces and guestrooms designed by London and New York-based design team MBDS to blend past influences with contemporary sophistication. The design evokes a residential feel, paying tribute to New York with details like handcrafted Murano chandeliers and bespoke furniture pieces.
The hotel's suites are inspired by the bridges of Central Park. They include the Bethesda Grandeur Suite, Pine Bank Bridge Suite, Greywacke Heritage Suite and The Surrey Suite, featuring design elements that pay homage to their namesakes. Crown moldings reflect each bridge's architectural style, while illustrations of the bridges are on display in each suite's grand armoire.
Casa Tua, the restaurant group founded by Miky and Leticia Herrera-Grendene, debuts its first New York location at The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel, as the exclusive food and beverage partner. Designed by Italian architect Michele Bonan, the restaurant design incorporates influences from Bonan's native Florence, featuring custom Italian furniture and an art collection curated by Miky and Leticia.
Adjacent to the hotel lobby, the Lounge by Casa Tua, serves an all-day menu of light bites, coffees and cocktails. The Casa Tua experience extends to the hotel's second floor with a private members' club.
Corinthia Hotels has partnered with the French lifestyle brand Sisley to offer treatments focused on rejuvenation, anti-aging and relaxation. The Surrey Spa incorporates two treatment rooms, a steam room, sauna, salt relaxation room, sensorial shower, an AMP-designed gym, and a Sisley retail shop. The spa connects to an outdoor terrace.