Luxe Living at The James
“Luxury Liberated” are the words that The James New York
uses to describe the guiding vision it has brought from its
wildly popular hotel on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile to its new
location in New York City. It is a philosophy that
favors a stylish, warmly modern aesthetic. And
it’s hard to imagine a more natural or ideal setting
for Luxury Liberated than the crossroads of New
York’s SoHo and Tribeca neighborhoods, where
The James opened this summer to rave reviews.
The James has liberated luxury from stu;y
tradition. In New York, it has embraced its cultural surround-
ings—two iconic neighborhoods that are all but synonymous
with art and bespoke, forward-thinking design. In short, this
residentially styled hotel is gorgeous in a way that could only
be found in SoHo, and the details are the reason. Those de-
tails encompass everything from the hotel’s custom-designed
furniture, to the professionally curated painting, sculpture and
installation pieces that adorn the hotel’s public and private
spaces, to the lush urban garden by
award-winning landscape designer
Rebecca Cole. No detail is too
small to escape The James’ personal
touch: The 114 spacious guest rooms
are numbered with signature pieces
by internationally acclaimed painter
and designer John-Paul Philippé,
and the sta; uniforms were created
by renowned British fashion designer
Andrew Buckler.
Happily, The James has put every bit as much attention to detail into ensuring a comfortable stay for leisure
and business travelers. The guest room amenities read
like a wish list for the modern traveler, including welcome
fundamentals such as free Wi-Fi, plasma screen TV, and
stereo with iPod/mp3 docking station and more sybaritic
o;erings that include custom-bottled triple-filtered water,
Harmonic bath and beauty supplies by Intelligent Nutrients,
and turndown service featuring the creations of local
chocolatier Kee’s.
The unfailingly courteous and friendly sta; strives to
personalize its impeccable service to each guest’s needs, an
ethos reflected in 24-hour concierge and in-room dining
service, free use of iPads customized with local shopping and
dining options, and in the morning and evening availability
of guest transportation in a hybrid car—one of many eco-conscious flourishes that The James has incorporated.
In a short time, The James has become a beacon at the
juncture of SoHo and Tribeca, with
stunning social spaces. In the months
ahead, the hotel will add to its consid-
erable attractions, but a state-of-the-art
fitness center framed by dramatic river
views, rooftop deck and the all-season
bar, Jimmy, are already open.
Thanks to The James’ style of
Liberated Luxury, one of the most
exciting places on earth just became
a better place to visit.
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