"Faena has finally landed in New York-and true to form, the brand didn't just open a hotel, it staged a spectacle. After reshaping hospitality in Buenos Aires and Miami Beach, founder Alan Faena has brought his gilded, surreal and unapologetically theatrical vision to Manhattan's west side. The new Faena New York, perched at 500 West 18th Street in a Bjarke Ingels Group tower overlooking the High Line, is less hotel and more cultural fantasia."
"The theatrics begin in The Cathedral lobby, where Argentine artist Diego Gravinese unfurls a monumental mural, The Sefirotic Journey . From there, guests flow into a circuit of immersive spaces: The Living Room, with twin Deco-inspired bars and a terrace over the High Line; La Cava wine cellar, showcasing a Chris Levine piece; and El Secreto, a nightlife den complete with a deconstructed disco ball by Sebastian Errazuriz."
"Food is just as dramatic. Francis Mallmann, Argentina's fire-cooking maestro, helms La Boca, where Patagonian flame, pop-art murals by Edgardo Giménez and live performance fuse into one big sensory detour. Coming soon: Tierra Santa Healing House, a 12,000-square-foot wellness temple with hammam, saunas and South American healing rituals, plus a gilded caba"
Faena New York occupies 500 West 18th Street in a Bjarke Ingels Group tower overlooking the High Line and presents 120 rooms and suites with symbolic decor and Hudson River views. The two-story Faena Suite includes a landscaped terrace, baby grand piano and large entertaining spaces. The Cathedral lobby features a monumental mural, The Sefirotic Journey, by Diego Gravinese. Immersive public areas include The Living Room, La Cava wine cellar and El Secreto nightlife den, alongside a gallery featuring a Keith Haring original. La Boca offers fire-cooked Patagonian cuisine by Francis Mallmann. A 12,000-square-foot Tierra Santa Healing House spa is forthcoming.
Read at Time Out New York
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]