Opulent. Bohemian. And everywhere in between. Bridging the gap between old and new, New York's famous landmark Guardian Life Building has... more »
Opulent. Bohemian. And everywhere in between. Bridging the gap between old and new, New York's famous landmark Guardian Life Building has undergone renovations and reemerged as the stylish W New York- Union Square in November 2000. The 1911 Guardian Life building - designed in the Beaux-Arts style - is a magnificent granite and limestone structure with all the exquisite details inherent in traditional European architecture. Designed by famed architect David Rockwell, W New York - Union Square combines the charm of this ethereal historic building with the contemporary W touch. The beautiful park outside extends into our warm Living Room to welcome you. Our signature feather bed with goose down comforters and pillows beckons you. All our rooms are wired and ready to help you conquer the world. W New York - Union Square is all about service and amenities. Whatever you want. Whenever you want it. Set at the northeast corner of Union Square Park, our 270 room, 16 deluxe suite property is the first hotel on Union Square - a neighborhood relished for its fine restaurants, bars, theaters, famous green market, and boutique shops. The perks at this luxury hotel also include Rande Gerber's UNDERBAR, and Todd English's signature restaurant, Olives. Be a part of the cutting edge. Celebrate tradition. Starwood Turbo Net High Speed Internet Access is available in all guest and meeting rooms.
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40 year old with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
The hotel was too loud; they blast bad techno muzak 24/7 in the lobby. Seriously, if you need to wait for someone in the lobby at 7:30AM you get to listen to loud club music.
The hotel was too dark; the lobby and hallways were dark. In fact the halls were disturbingly dark - they look gloomy and depressing. The rooms, where you could control the light, were also dark because of all the dark heavy slightly shabby decor. I guess this is the biggest complaint about all the W's.
Supposedly Underbar is supposed to be a hip nightclub, and I will say, it was filled with every bar cliche on the east coast.
The overall feel of the hotel bar, lobby and restaurant is Miami ca. 1987. If Don Johnson walked around the corner wearing a pink blazer I would not be surprised. Really amazingly over-the-top hilariously bad decor.
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