WALKING down the cobblestone streets pathed between industrial buildings of boutiques and restaurants, it’s not hard to see why Tribeca has become a prevalent area of New York city.
It’s a dramatic change of scenery from skyscraper central, it’s cool, artistic and fashionable, and Hotel Barrière Fouquet’s New York blends seamlessly into the neighbourhood.
Exterior of Hotel Barrière Fouquet’s New York
The red-bricked establishment is tucked on a corner of the quiet district, and behind this façade you’ll find a haven radiating with Parisian elegance from the moment you walk in.
Adorned in green and lavender hues, the hotel features 97 residential-style rooms and suites by world-renowned designer, Martin Brudnizki. I’m welcomed into my Deluxe King room with bright sunlight pouring through the floor to ceiling windows. Art-Deco inspired furniture, grand quilted headboards and carefully curated art pieces decorate my abode, along with a magnificent marble bathroom that you’d want in your own home.
Par Ici Cafe
If you’re able to drag yourself away from the sanctuary of your room, the ground floor is home to the vibrant Fouquet’s Brasserie.
Under the guidance of Michelin-starred Chef Pierre Gagnaire, the menu offers a gourmet experience of Parisian classics with a New York twist. I’m told it’s also a favourite among the locals of downtown Manhattan, and don’t be surprised if you bump into any star-studded diners.
Prestige King
Promising to continue your evenings in style is the Titsou Bar, a sophisticated speakeasy hidden within the guest reception. Serving exquisite cocktails and with a 1920s ambience, it feels like you’ve travelled back in time. Or if you’d prefer to sip cocktails with unobstructed views of downtown Manhattan, rooftop Le Vaux is designed for just that.
Titsou Bar
Other amenities of range from Spa Diane Barrière with a pool and personalised treatments, to state of the art Cannes cinema with plush seating in shades of gold – an extension of the property’s iconic Art-Deco aesthetic, blending Parisian panache with Tribeca cool. Fouquet’s New York delivers sophisticated hospitality on an intimate scale, befitting its location in the city’s most coveted neighbourhood.
by Vivian Hui
Starting rate for Hotels Barriere Fouquet’s New York is $1095