The Lowell, on the Upper East Side, reopened in 2017 after a three-year renovation. Its 74 rooms got a refresh, but the important touches stayed the same: wood-burning fireplaces, grisaille wallpaper in the lobby, and tasselled key fobs. Nowhere in the city feels quite as refined. Every room has fresh flowers, while huge marble bathrooms have separate tub and shower areas, Frette bath robes, and custom-made products from the high-end line DDC28. Unlike big luxury chains, there’s a small-scale, quiet, and personalized feeling here that’s worth the lack of extras (like a swimming pool or spa).
Nestled on the serene East 63rd Street in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, The Lowell Hotel has been a beacon of refined luxury since its opening in 1927. This family-owned gem stands just a stone’s throw from Madison Avenue’s high-end boutiques and Central Park’s lush greenery, offering guests an intimate escape from the city’s hustle. Rising 17 stories with its elegant limestone facade, it embodies timeless New York sophistication.
Inside, The Lowell captivates with neoclassical interiors adorned by antique furnishings, original artworks, and crackling fireplaces in cozy lounges. Guests indulge in spacious suites featuring marble bathrooms, custom Frette linens, and panoramic city views from private terraces. The hotel’s crown jewels include Majorelle, a French-Mediterranean restaurant by Chef Daniel Boulud, and the chic Jacques Bar for craft cocktails.
Renowned for unparalleled privacy and personalized service, The Lowell has hosted icons like Barack and Michelle Obama, earning accolades as the Top City Hotel of 2025 by Andrew Harper. Its Michelin Key status underscores a sanctuary where warmth meets exclusivity, with bespoke experiences like in-suite spa treatments. For discerning travelers seeking understated elegance, The Lowell remains an enduring Upper East Side legend.
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