New York's Buckingham Hotel Re-imagined, Re-opens as the 208-key Quin

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. September 17, 2013

New York, NY - September 17, 2013 - Situated on 57th Street, a short block away from Carnegie Hall, stands an elegant 17-story pre-War building with a history that is fully intertwined with an entire era of world-class music. The former Buckingham Hotel, once home to icons like Paderewski and Tebaldi, has been rechristened the Quin and re-imagined as a new luxury hotel where art, design and nature blend seamlessly to create a sanctuary from the city at an incomparably central address. Debuting this October, the Quin lies in the midst of the 57th Street gallery district, a mere block away from the grandest of the Fifth Avenue retailers, and within easy walking-distance to Lincoln Center, the Museum of Modern Art and Rockefeller Plaza. The Quin aims to deliver nothing less than the essence of New York in an atmosphere of serene elegance that is perfectly calibrated to revitalize travelers partaking in the multifarious forms of magic that lie just outside its doors.(www.theQuinhotel.com)

A Melodious Past: the Quin's Historic Pedigree

In 1929, the handsome Buckingham Hotel opened its doors on one of Manhattan's choicest corners: 57th Street and Sixth Avenue. One of its first tenants was also one of the world's most famous musicians: Ignacy Jan Paderewski, the pianist and composer who was the first Prime Minister of Poland. Paderewski lived in the hotel until his death in 1941, when mourners lined up around the block to pay their respects. Others who made their home at The Buckingham in the first half of the 20th Century include Academy Award-winning composer Dmitri Tiomkin, Metropolitan Opera stars Giuseppe De Luca and Giovanni Martinelli, and actor Max Hoffman Jr.

From the '50s onward, its reputation as the preferred home for the musical elite firmly established, The Buckingham was the Manhattan address for Met stalwarts Paul Schöffler, Victoria de los Angeles, and - for almost 20 years - celebrated soprano Renata Tebaldi. Broadway's Bobby Van and legendary saxophonist Gato Barbieri were also guests, as was opera star Regina Resnik, who generously loaned the hotel her husband Arbit Blatas's oil portraits of cellist Mstislav Rostropovich and pianist Arthur Rubenstein.

A Harmonious Future: the Quin Takes New Shape

Today, this storied address is being re-fashioned as the ultimate urban refuge - and perhaps the city's most ideally situated luxury hotel. This sanctuary from the city in the center of the city will offer unparalleled personal service, including dedicated Attache who are there to anticipate guests' every need; a two-story, 130-seat signature restaurant, The Wayfarer; a state-of-the-art Fitness Center with top-of-the-line Technogym equipment, and trainers offering customized exercise plans; a partnership with Fresh®; and a state of the art Business Center. Luxurious public spaces will celebrate the hotel's artistic heritage is destined to become a prime addition to the city's roster of pre- and post-show gathering spots. As re-conceived by renowned architecture and design firm Perkins Eastman, the Quin's 208 elegantly appointed rooms will include 28 Suites.

Suites take advantage of corner locations and fill the extra space with added amenities like larger bathrooms with soaking tubs and open showers. On the 14th and 15th floors, the O'Keeffe and Paderewski Specialty Suites have been designed to reflect the artistry of their respective namesakes, which is just one more example of the way the Quin draws upon the remarkable history of the building - and New York itself - to create truly special spaces filled with contemporary life. The Quin's triplex Penthouse suite offers a 1,200-square foot private terrace with sweeping Central Park views and a full-service kitchen.

Reflecting the hotel's signature approach to "intelligent warmth," all guest rooms will feature a mix of lacquered wood and sustainable materials, chic custom furnishings, king-size Duxiana beds, sparkling bath sanctuaries with glass-enclosed showers and an array of Fresh® products, and personal espresso makers.

In Perfect Unison: Delivering the Quintessence of New York

When it opens its doors this October, the Quin will occupy a unique place in the city's firmament of luxury hotels. Seamlessly uniting its rich musical history with distinctly 21st-Century finesse, the hotel serves up timeless elegance and contemporary flair in equal parts. The team behind the transformation speaks of the Quin as a "refined refuge," a "sanctuary in the city" and "a haven of Arcadian calm."

But they are also quick to point out its peerless location at "the crossroads of cosmopolitan cool," making the Quin an ideal home base for daytime shopping sprees at Bergdorf Goodman, Tiffany and Henri Bendel; magical nights at the symphony, opera and Broadway stage; leisurely strolls through Central Park; feasting on art at nearby museums and the 80+ galleries that line the surrounding blocks; and dining in some of the city's (if not the world's) finest restaurants - Per Se, Masa, and Le Bernardin among them.

Uniting the stimulating world around the Quin and the peaceful retreat within its walls is an incomparable group of hospitality pros. The Quin staff place a premium on warmth and welcome, personal attention, and (fittingly, given the building's illustrious heritage) creating a home for those whose personal or professional ambitions have led them to the very center of the city - this remarkable crossroads of art, culture, commerce and leisure. In their capable hands, the traveler is able to experience exactly the city that he or she came to see. And just as the Quin provides a gateway to the magic of Manhattan, it also delivers on the promise of what a great urban hotel should be.

About The Quin

The Quin, New York City's newest luxury lifestyle hotel, is located on the corner of 57th Street and 6th Avenue and will open on October 2013. At the intersection of art, music, and fashion, its privileged Midtown location provides effortless access to Central Park, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, The Museum of Modern Art, and Fifth Avenue couture. The Quin melds modern opulence with its rich artistic heritage in each of its 208 thoughtfully appointed guestrooms including 28 suites. Guests relish in urbane and intuitive services, from the Attache, lifestyle managers that are beyond a traditional concierge service who can curate exclusive, insider access itineraries, to distinguished amenities like an Executive Boardroom, state-of-the-art Technogym fitness center, Apple equipped drawing room, Dux® beds by Duxiana, bath amenities by Fresh®, and a two-story, 130-seat signature restaurant, The Wayfarer. Eric Marx and Lisle Richards of Metric Group have partnered with Jimmy Haber of ESquared to create an artisanal American grill designed to showcase a diverse selection of regional seafood. The Wayfarer will offer a variety of experiences including a dramatic grand parlor, a sophisticated dining lounge, and three intimate private dining rooms. Renowned architecture and interior design firm, Perkins Eastman, has transposed a contemporary masterpiece on the classical foundation that was once home to cultural icons like pianist Ignacy Jan Paderewski and artist Georgia O'Keeffe. Artfully sophisticated, the Quin is the Quintessential New York Hotel.