NEW YORK—Hotel Eventi recently completed a multimillion-dollar renovation, unveiling a new facade, “living room” lobby design and upgraded dining options led by Laurent Tourondel and Michelin-starred George Mendes, who both occupy restaurants adjacent to the hotel.
The hotel offers 292 apartment-style luxury suites and guestrooms. Since opening in 2010, Eventi has helped the neighborhood develop into a more energizing destination populated by new eating and shopping options.
“When we purchased the property 10 years ago, our vision for the area was based on the strength of the Chelsea neighborhood. We believed that Chelsea’s northerly migration would one day get to 29th St.,” said Andy Rifkin, managing partner of DLJ Real Estate Capital Partners and owner of the hotel.
Brooklyn-based design firm Crème created a new sleek black steel facade running the entirety of Sixth Ave. between 29th and 30th Sts. The hotel lobby was conceptualized as a central hub, providing a seating area that connects guests to The Vine lounge by Tourondel, the distinctive hotel rooms, and event spaces above.
The structure and furnishings of this space were custom-designed and tailored to emphasize a connection to New York’s contemporary culture and history, according to the hotel. Finishes include a 20th century inspired canopy, a stacked felt reception desk, fabric wrapped panels and custom brass light fixtures. Blackened steel and textured glass screens create semi-transparent partitions between the lobby, bar and restaurant.
A collection of contemporary art, curated by art consultant Kyle DeWoody along with We Came in Peace, feature artists such as Kwangho Lee, Dustin Yellin, Alex Prager and Alex Katz that fill the spaces of The Vine and flow throughout the hotel lobby.