Luxury Hotel The Surrey Debuts in Manhattan’s Upper East Side

Denihan Hospitality Group has officially reopened The Surrey, a luxury hotel on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, after a major renovation.

The property has completed a 14-month, $60 million gut renovation, returning the hotel back to its Beaux-Arts origins, with the addition of modern touches. The hotel debuts with a Grand Opening offer, including a third complimentary night with every two nights booked until March 31, 2010.

Located on East 76th Street between Madison and Fifth Avenues, The Surrey sits close to many of New York’s most famous cultural institutions and premiere fashion boutiques. The 190-salon luxury hotel encompasses 30 suites, including one-bedroom suites, a penthouse and a presidential suite.

Adding to the cultural diversity of the neighborhood, the property houses a vast collection of contemporary modern art, including works by Jenny Holzer, William Kentridge, Jimmy Martin, Helen Amy Murray, Donald Sultan, Richard Serra, Cecily Brown and Imogen Cunningham and other artists.

Designed by interior architect Lauren Rottet, The Surrey aims to capture the ambience of an elegant townhouse infused with a contemporary urban feeel. The hotel is designed to reflect the traditions and heritage of the neighborhood while also delivering edgy details such as the grand-entry antique rug formed entirely out of mosaic tiles and a turn-of-the-century armoire displaying poetry in bold graffiti.

“The Surrey represents the next generation of luxury hotels for Denihan Hospitality Group,” says Brooke Barrett, co-CEO of Denihan Hospitality Group. “Like the customized design of each and every detail of hotel, The Surrey embodies the same philosophy when providing individual and customized services and experiences for our guests. It’s our vision to see the hospitality industry return to the standard of excellence that reflects the elegance of the 20s and 30s.”

Bar Pleiades by Cafe Boulud is located at The Surrey, a newly renovated luxury hotel on Manhattan's Upper East Side

With accommodations ranging from 350 square feet to 4,500 square feet, the classically appointed salons and suites overlook Central Park and Upper East Side rooftops. Guests of the hotel have access to Cafe Boulud’s 3-star in-room dining. Each room features robes designed specifically for The Surrey by Mrs. Pratesi, Sferra linens, Duxiana beds, a Denon iPod docking station, bedside lighting control panels, LCD TVs and custom bath amenities by Laura Tonatto.

Developed by Spa Director Cheryl Jacobs, The Spa is a private sanctuary, offering customized treatments specifically designed to guests’ needs and goals. The facility is free of a public dressing room, as discretion is of utmost importance. Three intimate treatment rooms and two spa suites are appointed with Sferra robes & linens, a dressing armoire, a vanity and a rain shower.

The Spa at The Surrey’s philosophy honors ancient Aboriginal healing practices as well as advanced technology and technique. The Spa’s two product lines, Darphin and LI’TYA are introduced for the first time on the Upper East Side at The Surrey. Signature treatments include the Darphin’s Rose and Pomegranate Age Reversal Facial and LI’TYA’s Mala Mayi.

The Surrey is the original home of Daniel Boulud’s first New York City restaurant, Daniel. In 1998, the space was relaunched as Café Boulud with a menu guided by the chef’s contemporary approach to classic French cuisine and his enthusiasm for seasonal delicacies and worldly flavors. Presided over by Executive Chef Gavin Kaysen, the menu reflects Daniel Boulud’s four muses: La Tradition (French tradition), La Saison (seasonal cooking), Le Potager (the vegetable garden) and Le Voyage (culinary travels). Guests at The Surrey can partake of 24-hour, in-salon dining and rooftop dining by Café Boulud.

Cafe Boulud’s new Bar Pleiades is located on the lobby level of The Surrey, adjacent to the lobby and restaurant, and serves globally inspired cocktails by mixologist Cameron Bogue. Lauren Rottet drew inspiration from Coco Chanel as well as a 1930s Art Deco bar cart for the design of the 1,200-square-foot space.

The bar is framed by a black lacquered wood box with white lacquer inlay, referencing a Chanel makeup compact. French doors and mirrors outline the lounge, where an L-shaped banquette offers seclusion in intimate spaces surrounded by beige quilted, Chanel handbag-inspired walls and seating covered in white leather. Chandeliers light the lounge area and a luxurious carpet rests beneath patrons’ feet, revealing a poem by Dean Blehert entitled Central Park, 1974.

For reservations, contact The Surrey at 1-800- 978-7739 or visit www.thesurreyhotel.com.