The Fifth Avenue Hotel

The Fifth Avenue Hotel

NEW YORK, NY
Architecture: PBDW Architects
Design: Perkins Eastman

The Fifth Avenue Hotel, nestled in Manhattan’s NoMad neighborhood, is a luxurious blend of Gilded Age elegance and contemporary design. Housed in a meticulously restored 1907 Italian Renaissance Revival bank by McKim, Mead & White, the hotel features a 24-story glass tower addition designed by Perkins Eastman.

Interior designer Martin Brudnizki’s eclectic approach infuses the space with opulent details, including Murano glass chandeliers and mother-of-pearl minibars. The 153 rooms and suites offer bespoke furnishings and marble bathrooms, complemented by amenities like personal tablets and complimentary soft drinks.

Culinary experiences include Café Carmellini, helmed by chef Andrew Carmellini, and The Portrait Bar, known for its intimate ambiance. Recognized by Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure, The Fifth Avenue Hotel provides a refined and imaginative urban retreat.

Perkins Eastman is a global architecture and design firm founded in 1981 in New York City by Bradford Perkins and Mary-Jean Eastman. With over 1,100 employees across 24 studios worldwide, the firm specializes in a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, education, mixed-use developments and urban planning. Guided by the philosophy of “Human by Design,” Perkins Eastman emphasizes research, innovation and a deep understanding of clients’ missions to create environments that positively impact people’s lives. The firm is committed to sustainability, aiming for a carbon-neutral design portfolio by 2030.

PBDW Architects is a New York City-based firm renowned for its expertise in historic preservation and adaptive reuse. Founded in 1990 as Platt Byard Dovell White, the firm specializes in integrating contemporary design with historic contexts. Notable projects include the restoration of the Park Avenue Armory and the transformation of the Powerhouse Arts facility in Brooklyn. PBDW is committed to sustainability, aiming for carbon-neutral building designs by 2030, and emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in its practice.

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