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Grand Hyatt New York Unveils Last Phase of $130 Million Renovation
By Andrea Doyle
December 9, 2011
The last phase of the 1,306-room Grand Hyatt New York's $130 million complete transformation was unveiled last night, two breathtaking “larger-than-life” installations by acclaimed sculptor Jaume Plensa. One of the two Plensa sculptures, named “Awilda” and “Chloe,” stands in a “water wall” adjacent to massive hotel’s entryway, while the second is stationed on a white onyx stone plinth by the arrivals and departures area. Created from the same white Macael marble used in ancient Roman columns, Plensa created the “Awilda” and “Chloe” sculptures to appear to be in a dreamlike state, hoping to encourage the rushed world around them to pause.
Adjacent to Grand Central Station, all of the Grand Hyatt New York’s 1,306 guest rooms, including 51 suites, have been renovated to evoke the mood of a sleek, modern Manhattan residence. The hotel offers 55,000 square feet of event space ranging from intimate boardrooms to expansive ballrooms. Gallery On Lex, an inventive new social event area with a club-like feel, is a 4,400 square foot space featuring colorful panels from German artist Burghard Muller-Dannhausen.
“We are thrilled to reintroduce this landmark property to New York and the rest of the world with our dramatic new look,” says Mark Pardue, general manager. It’s hard to imagine that this newly renovated, sleek and modern property, originally opened in 1919 as The Commodore Hotel.
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