Thompson Central Park New York is accepting reservations for the Upper Stories, a collection of 174 guestrooms and suites on the hotel's highest floors. Reservations are now open for stays beginning early September 2022. Upper Stories accommodations will offer guests some of the hotel's most expansive views overlooking Central Park and Manhattan, as well as exclusive in-room amenities, private access to the Upper Stories Lounge and personalized programming. Thompson Central Park New York is celebrating the arrival of Upper Stories, marking the completion of the brand's planned renovations and expansive redesigns since first opening the property in November 2021.
Appointed to floors 26 through 33 of Thompson Central Park New York, the Upper Stories boast unparalleled, soaring views of Central Park and Midtown Manhattan. Designed by Stonehill Taylor, guestrooms and suites feature upgraded finishes, with dark oak casework, walnut floors and marble bathrooms and tables. Geometric sconces and large, framed artwork are richly layered above full-height black oak headboards. Upon arrival in-room, guests will find marble high-top tables with an ombre glass pendant suspended above, as well as hand-tufted rugs and sculptural brass tables.
"We are thrilled to welcome hotel guests and New Yorkers to experience Thompson Central Park New York in its truest essence this September as we unveil Upper Stories. The impeccably distinguished accommodations crown the hotel and are set to impress travelers seeking show-stopping views and highly stylized interiors with luxurious amenities, discrete service, and thoughtful programming," said Joel Rosen, President, GFI Hospitality.
Introducing the Upper Stories Lounge
A first for the Thompson Hotels lifestyle brand, Thompson Central Park New York will debut the Upper Stories Lounge, exclusively frequented by Upper Stories guests and residents of Thompson Central Park New York. Perched over the atrium on the hotel's third floor, the Upper Stories Lounge is designed by Thomas Juul Hansen. The private space boasts sleek interiors with dark tones, warm textures and ample, comfortable lounge seating. Upon arrival, guests will be escorted to a private check in experience in the Lounge and enjoy access to an exclusive concierge for the duration of their stay. The lounge will offer signature breakfast spreads as well as light bites and sips throughout the day from a menu of seasonally inspired fare, re-imagined daily by the hotel's culinary teams. As a nod to the hotel's love of jazz and New York City's music history, the property has also tapped Victrola, an innovator in modern sounds and turntables since 1906, to introduce the Victrola Listening Lounge in the space, featuring an extensive collection of prized vinyl records for guests to enjoy in a sublime environment with top-of-the-line acoustics.
In-Room Amenities
For Upper Stories, Thompson Central Park New York has collaborated with distinguished lifestyle brands to curate a one-of-a-kind stay for guests. Each guestroom and suite feature a Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, elevated coffee experience courtesy of Nespresso Vertuo as well as a selection of Knours skincare products. All rooms and Upper Stories Studio Suites will be equipped with Victrola's Linden Wood Bluetooth Radio, and in one-bedroom suites, guests will find Victrola's V1 Soundbar Turntables, which stream music and serve as a television soundbar, extending the vinyl listening experience into the guest rooms and suites.
Through a collaboration with Nordstrom, guests will also have exclusive access to Nordstrom Perks, including a direct line to Nordstrom Flagship Ambassador, in-room shopping with personal stylists, same day pick up and drop off for last minute shopping, in-room tailoring and invitations to Flagship Nordstrom events.
Along with access to the Lounge and top-of-the-line amenities, those who reserve Upper Stories accommodations will receive priority seating and reservations for live music and dining at Parker's, Thompson Central Park New York's lobby lounge, and are welcome to utilize the Residents Only Fitness Studio, featuring Peloton bikes.
Upper Stories guests will also receive invitations to exclusive activations and seasonal collaborations taking place in the Upper Stories Lounge throughout the year, beginning with private experiences this September in partnership with the U.S. Open and later this fall, The New York City Wine & Food Festival.
Innovative Dining Additions at Thompson Central Park New York
Thompson Central Park New York introduced reimagined public spaces on the first floor of the landmark building in June 2022 with the opening of Parker's and the unveiling of the redesigned 36-foot-high grandiose atrium, featuring stunning interior design elements by Thomas Juul Hansen. Parker's, the hotel's newly opened lobby lounge, is draped in a canopy of cascading foliage, elevated by a flood of natural light from central skylights. The walls are adorned with artwork by celebrated jazz photographers, and live jazz in partnership with the Jazz Foundation of America floats throughout the space, entertaining guests and visitors. Parker's complements existing culinary offerings, including Burger Joint, a no-frills hidden gem consistently ranked among New York's best burgers, and internationally acclaimed Indian Accent. Additionally, the hotel has introduced a refreshed fitness center, and refined meeting and event spaces.