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THE CARLYLE, A ROSEWOOD HOTEL ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER REOPENING AND CELEBRATES 90TH ANNIVERSARY
The legendary Upper East Side hotel set to welcome guests back on Monday, November 2
New York, NY – October 9, 2020 – The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel is thrilled to announce its reopening on Monday, November 2, just in time to celebrate the hotel’s 90th anniversary. Originally opened in November 1930, the art deco gem has since been an adored institution located on Madison Avenue and 76th street in the heart of Manhattan’s elegant Upper East Side. Home to the celebrated Café Carlyle and the legendary Bemelmans Bar, The Carlyle offers visitors a whimsical experience into an undefinable era of glamour. Additionally, the property is nearing completion of an almost three-year guest room renovation and looks forward to revealing the reimagination with its guests.
“We are delighted to reopen The Carlyle’s doors and welcome back our beloved guests, residents and the community,” said Anthony McHale, managing director of The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel. “The Carlyle has always had an almost indescribable authentic and eclectic quality, and we are thrilled to bring the hotel back to life just in time to celebrate our 90th anniversary. Rest assured, our team has been working diligently during our closure to introduce new protocols and procedures to keep everyone at the hotel safe and healthy as we enter this new world of travel,” added McHale.
At this time, The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel will take a phased reopening approach and will not be resuming dining operations until further notice. This includes Bemelmans Bar, Café Carlyle, The Gallery and The Carlyle Restaurant.
Upon reopening, the hotel’s 189 guestrooms and suites will operate in accordance with the guidelines put in place by the local, state and national authorities, as well as with Rosewood Hotel Group’s brand-wide health and safety program, Commitment to Care. Guided by leading health experts including the World Health Organization (WHO) and third-party partners at Ecolab and Diversey, Commitment to Care offers heightened standards for safety and sanitation to ensure the well-being of guests, associates, and the community at large. This includes the increased cleaning and disinfecting of common areas and
touch points, regular renewal of all air filters and air conditioning systems and implementation of physical distancing protocols. All associates will undergo mandatory health and safety training and receive personal protective equipment to be worn while on property, and guest rooms will be equipped with personal care kits comprised of face masks, hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes to be used as guests’ discretion. Additionally, The Carlyle will cater to the individual preferences of each guest with alternative, contactless options for check-in and check-out and housekeeping services, ensuring the maximum level of comfort and safety.
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About The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel:
Situated at the corner of Madison Avenue and 76th Street, The Carlyle has been a classic landmark of Manhattan’s sophisticated Upper East Side since 1930. Located just one block from Central Park, The Carlyle is a 35-story, 189-room hotel and is surrounded by galleries, designer boutiques and the city’s most popular art museums. The original Art Deco design by Dorothy Draper is blended with the legendary American style of Mark Hampton providing a true home-away-from-home feel. Many of the accommodations have been updated further with a more contemporary flair from designers such as Tony Chi, Alexandra Champalimaud and Thierry Despont. Embracing a passion for the arts, pianos grace many of the suites, and most tower rooms have views of Central Park. The Carlyle is also home to the celebrated Café Carlyle and the famed Bemelmans Bar. The Carlyle is the proud recipient of Condé Nast Traveler’s 2020 Readers’ Choice Award for #1 Hotel in New York City. Follow the latest news through the hotel’s social media channels on Instagram @RosewoodTheCarlyle or facebook.com/thecarlylehotel.
About Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® manages 28 one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences in 16 countries, with 19 new properties under development. Each Rosewood property embraces the brand’s A Sense of Place® philosophy to reflect the individual location’s history, culture and sensibilities. The Rosewood collection includes some of the world’s most legendary hotels and resorts, including The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas and Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris, as well as new classics such as Rosewood Hong Kong. For those who wish to stay a little longer, Rosewood Residences offer a distinct opportunity for ownership or rent in extraordinary destinations within the brand’s wide-ranging portfolio.
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