Hotel developer Hank Freid has purchased the two-and-half-star Portland Square Hotel, at 132 west 47th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues, in New York City, with plans to turn it into a four-star boutique, luxury property called Sanctuary.
Major renovations are scheduled to begin in January of 2007 and work is scheduled to be completed in fourth quarter of 2007. Renovation will be done in phases, and the hotel's name will change to Sanctuary once the new lobby is finished. Although large-scale construction doesn't begin until January, under Freid's ownership, the property now features soft enhancements such as complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, new bedding, safe-deposit boxes, in-room coffee, ironing boards/irons, hairdryers and on-command video system.
After all the renovations have been completed, Sanctuary will have 115 rooms versus the 147 now at Portland Square.
One of the hotel rooms' sexy features will be an in-room bath, surrounded by adjustable leather drapery. Rooms will also feature the finest European bed linens, towel warmers, flat screen TVs and rain showerheads. The lobby will have a large emphasis on small gatherings, with fireplaces, a bar/lounge and restaurant. A very high-end duplex penthouse apartment is being planned, with roof access and views of Times Square. Earth tones will be used throughout.
After all the renovations have been completed, Sanctuary will have 115 rooms versus the 147 now at Portland Square.