NEW YORK—The Bernic, a 96-room, 21-story new-build hotel, is slated to open in July at 145 E. 47th St here., with a new restaurant and sky lounge in tow.
The property is located blocks away from the Chrysler Building, Grand Central Terminal and near the shopping destinations of Midtown Manhattan, Rockefeller Center and Times Square. Floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies in almost every room offer a city view.
The property commissioned blind contour artist Ian Sklarsky to produce works for the lobby, public areas and every guestroom, taking cues from the nearby United Nations with a theme centered on eight “cities of the world.”
“We’re excited to open our doors and welcome guests to experience the casual elegance that is the Bernic,” said David Lopez, general manager. “With our warmhearted service, luxe comforts and connectivity to the city, the Bernic will become a home away from home for the urban explorer who wants to be in the center of it all while still enjoying the authenticity and culture of a real New York neighborhood.”
The hotel offers luxe touches such as a bespoke pre-arrival concierge app, house-made signature lavender lemonade and the scent of white tea and thyme in the halls. Rooms feature radiant floor heating; bath amenities by Beekman 1802; complimentary coffee via an en-suite Nespresso machine; Apple TV; luxury linens and terry; Sterns and Foster luxury bed; turndown service via Chocolat Moderne; and a book collection curated by Strand Bookstore. The hotel also features an onsite eatery, Allora.