The Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York City
Gilded Age Grandeur Meets Fearless Contemporary Maximalism
Why DNA Hotels Loves It
● A remarkable fusion of a restored 1907 Renaissance-style mansion and a striking contemporary glass tower in the heart of NoMad.
● Martin Brudnizki’s exuberant interiors transform every room into a richly layered work of decorative art.
● One of New York’s most distinctive luxury hotels, where architecture, design, art, and hospitality come together with extraordinary confidence.
Two Buildings, One Vision
The Fifth Avenue Hotel is unlike anything else in Manhattan. Occupying both a beautifully restored Renaissance-style mansion designed by McKim, Mead & White and an elegant 24-storey glass tower, the hotel bridges more than a century of New York architecture. Rather than allowing old and new to compete, the project creates a seamless dialogue between Gilded Age elegance and contemporary luxury. Historic. Modern. Entirely cohesive.
Martin Brudnizki at His Most Imaginative
Every interior is an exercise in joyful maximalism. Designer Martin Brudnizki draws inspiration from the building’s rich history as well as the travels of owner Alex Ohebshalom, layering rainbow crystal chandeliers, silk-lined walls, exotic wallpapers, tiger-striped rugs, antique mirrors, richly coloured velvets, carved wood, painted columns, and museum-worthy artworks into spaces that constantly surprise. Despite the abundance of detail, nothing feels overwhelming. Every room is beautifully choreographed. It’s theatrical. But exceptionally refined.
Rooms That Tell Stories
Each of the 153 rooms and suites has its own personality. The mansion suites preserve elaborate plasterwork, original proportions, and residential elegance, while rooms in the contemporary tower reinterpret Brudnizki’s signature style through bold colours, layered textiles, bespoke furniture, and luxurious modern comforts. The celebrated Topiary Suite, complete with its private garden terrace, offers one of Manhattan’s most remarkable hotel experiences. No two rooms feel alike. Each feels unmistakably New York.
Dining Worth Dressing Up For
The public spaces are as memorable as the guestrooms. The wood-panelled Portrait Bar recalls an elegant private drawing room, while Café Carmellini combines classic New York glamour with refined Italian and French influences under soaring ceilings. The spectacular Wine Vault, dramatic ballroom, and richly decorated social spaces make the hotel as much a destination for locals as for guests. Every corner invites lingering. Every detail rewards attention.
The New Face of NoMad
Located at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 28th Street, the hotel places guests within walking distance of Madison Square Park, the Empire State Building, Fotografiska, Gagosian, and some of New York’s most exciting restaurants and galleries. Yet once inside, the city seems to disappear behind layers of colour, craftsmanship, and extraordinary design.
Why It Works
The Fifth Avenue Hotel succeeds because it embraces personality without compromise. By combining historic architecture, fearless interiors, exceptional craftsmanship, and deeply personal hospitality, it creates an experience that feels both timeless and entirely contemporary. In a city filled with luxury hotels, it confidently stands apart as one of New York’s most original and beautifully imagined places to stay.
