The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel opened in New York last week, heralding a new design and ultra-luxury experience to one of the most coveted addresses on the Upper East Side.
The 16-storey building is the inaugural property in North America for Corinthia Hotels. Owned by Reuben Brothers, global leaders in real estate development and private equity, with striking interiors by Martin Brudnizki of MBDS, The Surrey has been completely transformed to encompass 70 guest rooms, 30 suites, and 14 private residences.
“The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel, has tapped leading visionaries in dining, spa, design, and architecture to bring a sense of vibrancy to Manhattan’s Upper East Side,” said Pradeep Raman, Managing Director, The Surrey. “We aim to be a cultural mainstay of our neighborhood and add to the dynamic and ever-evolving tapestry of fashion, creativity, and art that surrounds us.”
“We are incredibly proud to have our first opening in North America be one as meaningful as The Surrey, an address that has been lying in wait for its next chapter,” said Simon Casson, Chief Executive Officer of Corinthia Hotels.
“We see this hotel as a love letter to New York and a beacon of the city’s creative spirit.”
“As we embark on global growth, The Surrey is in many ways a new flagship, representative of the warm familial spirit of Corinthia that makes all guests feel perfectly at home.”
Located on East 76th Street, the hotel features public spaces and guest rooms designed by London and New York-based design team MBDS to blend past influences with contemporary sophistication. The design evokes a residential feel, paying tribute to New York with details like handcrafted Murano chandeliers and bespoke furniture pieces.
The hotel’s suites are inspired by the bridges of Central Park. They include the Bethesda Grandeur Suite, Pine Bank Bridge Suite, Greywacke Heritage Suite, and The Surrey Suite, featuring design elements that pay homage to their namesakes. Crown moldings reflect each bridge’s architectural style, while illustrations of the bridges are found within each suite’s grand armoire. These spacious accommodations feature elegant living spaces, luxurious beds, and opulent bathrooms. Guests staying in these suites may opt for complimentary, dedicated butler service for a seamless and highly personalised stay.
The property also signals the debut of a new wellness destination on the Upper East Side: The Surrey Spa featuring Sisley Paris. Corinthia Hotels has partnered with the luxury French lifestyle brand Sisley, renowned for its expertise in Phyto-cosmetology – combining the finest plant-based ingredients with cutting-edge science – to offer treatments focused on rejuvenation, anti-aging and relaxation. The spa menu features several treatments incorporating Sisley products, including the property-exclusive Black Rose Re-plumping Facial. The Surrey Spa incorporates two treatment rooms, a steam room, sauna, salt relaxation room, sensorial shower, an AMP-designed gym, and a Sisley retail shop. The spa connects to a secluded outdoor terrace.
Founded in Malta in 1968, Corinthia Hotels is a global hotel company with an expanding luxury portfolio with properties in London, Lisbon, Budapest, and others in development in Rome, Brussels, Bucharest, Doha and Riyadh, alongside resorts in the Maldives and beyond.
The ultra-luxury property had initially been planned to open in September 2024.
