Desires to Manage Hotel Ludlow on New York's Lower East Side
NEW YORK, NY, Septemberr 25, 2008. Leading hotel management company Desires Hotels, the boutique division of Tecton Hospitality, announces that it will manage the new hotel project on Ludlow Street, located between Houston and Stanton streets on the Lower East Side (LES) of Manhattan. Slated to open its doors in the first quarter of 2009, this will be an exciting addition to the Desires Hotels modern boutique collection in New York City. The area, a historical section of Manhattan is where many immigrants first settled and established neighborhoods, continues to retain its charm of low-rise buildings while making way for future projects, like the hotel Ludlow. The exterior design of the hotel respects the essence of the existing buildings on the block rising to an initial six stories high. The remaining 14 stories are set further back from the facade, which continues to create the same visual sense of scale on the narrow tree lined streets.
Each of hotel Ludlow's 167 rooms and suites will pay homage to its chic, authentic neighbors with modern and minimalist decor, environmentally conscious finishes, and a contemporary, yet exceptionally intimate ambiance. "The hotel Ludlow reflects the vitality and dynamism of its location. From panoramic views of Manhattan to inventively designed rooms, the hotel Ludlow offers the unique opportunity to experience this vibrant area of NYC from the vantage point of contemporary design," says David Lewis, Partner in 'Lewis. Tsurumaki. Lewis', architects responsible for the projects interiors.
Bordered by some of the most intriguing neighborhoods in Manhattan, the LES is now home to small designer shops, art galleries, and some of the city's best and most interesting restaurants and cafes. From Wylie Dufresne's inventive restaurant WD-50 to Katz's Deli, and from Gus's Pickles to Ciao Bello Gelato, the hotel Ludlow will provide a chic yet convenient haven from which to explore the unique aspects of the Lower East Side and New York City from a very unique perspective.
"With the continued development of the Lower East Side of Manhattan, the hotel Ludlow will become part of the texture of the neighborhood by welcoming visitors to come and explore the aspects of the area. This is our next NYC project which will round out a collection of four hotels that are situated throughout the city, including The Wolf in Madison Square Park, and The Mela and Cassa in midtown Manhattan," says Raul Leal, President and Partner of Desires Hotels and Tecton Hospitality.
Customers will be pleased to find that the hotel Ludlow will offer the "Your Desires" loyalty and concierge program, which provides a unique experience to each and every guest.
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