Luxury Hotel · USA
The New York EDITION
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At a glance
The New York EDITION is a five-star design hotel in the landmark Metropolitan Life Clock Tower, across from Madison Square Park.
The New York EDITION occupies the 1909 Metropolitan Life Clock Tower, reworked by Ian Schrager into a quietly glamorous Manhattan hotel. The 271 rooms and suites are warm and residential, with oak floors and big windows framing the park, the Empire State Building, or the skyline.
Dining is led by The Clocktower, chef Jason Atherton’s Michelin-starred restaurant on the landmarked second floor, a set of paneled rooms with a billiards room and a gold-leaf bar. The Lobby Bar handles cocktails and light meals all day. There is a spa and a 24-hour fitness center, though no pool.
It is a polished, grown-up city hotel made for short breaks. It suits couples, gay or straight, who want design and a central base. Madison Square Park is across the street, with the Flatiron, NoMad, and the rest of Manhattan on foot or by subway.
Highlights
- Five-star design hotel in the 1909 Metropolitan Life Clock Tower
- Michelin-starred dining at The Clocktower by Jason Atherton
- Across from Madison Square Park, in NoMad
Accommodation
Rooms
Light colours and white wood floors are offset by subtle flourishes, including faux-fur bed throws. The beds are supremely comfortable and the rainshower is so good you’ll never want to get out. All rooms come with excellent city views. You can choose from a number of room options, from Guest and Superior rooms to grand suites. Standard rooms are 274sqft/25sqm. Before turning in for the night you could take a stroll through Madison Park.
Further information
Dining
Dining is a strength. The Clocktower is the headline, chef Jason Atherton’s Michelin-starred restaurant on the building’s landmarked second floor, serving modern British cooking across three paneled dining rooms, with a billiards room and a bar finished in 24-karat gold leaf. The wine list reaches around 700 bottles. Down in the lobby, the Lobby Bar pours seasonal cocktails and light plates from morning to night, open to guests and New Yorkers alike.
Wellness
The spa is a small, calm one set high in the tower, with a short menu of massages and facials, and there is a 24-hour fitness center alongside. This is a city hotel rather than a resort, so there is no pool. What the EDITION trades on instead is the building itself, the quiet of the high floors, the residential rooms, and the rare luxury, in midtown Manhattan, of being able to close the curtains and hear nothing.
Location
The New York EDITION faces Madison Square Park, on the edge of NoMad and the Flatiron District, one of the most walkable parts of Manhattan. Eataly and the Flatiron Building are a block or two away, Chelsea and the High Line are a short walk west, and Midtown, Greenwich Village, and the rest of the city are minutes by subway from the 23rd Street stations nearby. All three airports are reachable in under an hour.
USA
Getting Around The US is best navigated by a combination of air and ground transport. Domestic flights are frequent and reasonably priced, making them the practical choice for covering long distances, particularly between the coasts.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Out Of Office do?
Out Of Office is a luxury LGBTQ+ travel company specializing in tailor-made vacations and extraordinary journeys around the world. We create bespoke luxury vacations, LGBTQ+ honeymoons, safaris, cruises, beach escapes, private tours and group trips, with every itinerary designed around you. Our travel specialists combine global expertise, first-hand destination knowledge and trusted local partners to create seamless, highly personalized experiences.
Is Out Of Office a gay travel agency?
Out Of Office is an LGBTQ+ owned and run luxury travel specialist, with particular expertise in gay and LGBTQ+ travel. We understand the additional considerations that can come with traveling as an LGBTQ+ person or couple, from local laws and customs to finding genuinely welcoming hotels and experiences.
We welcome every traveler, including friends, families and allies. Many of our clients are not members of the LGBTQ+ community, but choose Out Of Office for our luxury travel expertise, personalized service and discretion.
Do you create tailor-made LGBTQ+ vacations?
Yes. Every tailor-made trip with Out Of Office is designed from scratch around your interests, travel style, budget and the way you want to experience a destination. We can arrange luxury hotels, private transfers, flights, guides, excursions, cruises and special experiences as part of one personalized itinerary. The journeys shown on our website are there to inspire you rather than restrict you; only clearly identified group departures operate as fixed itineraries.
How do you choose LGBTQ+ friendly hotels and destinations?
We combine first-hand destination knowledge with trusted local expertise to recommend luxury hotels, resorts and experiences where LGBTQ+ travelers can feel informed and welcome. We also consider the laws, customs and attitudes of each destination, because LGBTQ+ rights and experiences differ around the world. Our team regularly visit many of the properties we work with and where a destination requires greater awareness, we give you clear and considered advice so that you can make an informed decision about where and how you travel.
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