Hilton Garden Inn Herald Square

63 West 35th Street, New York

120,000 Square feet (New Construction)
Guest Rooms: 289
Completion Date: February, 2009

Project Architect: Luis Vazquez

Project Designer: Annique Fung

Herald Square is a retail hub located in the heart of the City. PPA was commissioned in 2006 to design both the building and the interiors for this 31-story hotel located midblock between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. The masonry façade and tile base fit in with the hearty New York manufacturing buildings located on the side streets.

In contrast to the district’s toughness, PPA activated the street by setting building back from the sidewalk line providing a plaza terrace where a garden grille (an extension of the lobby bar) is located with outdoor seating. The design includes additional amenities such as fitness center, business center, meeting rooms, restaurant, lounges, bar, outdoor plaza, and penthouse suites.