Rising from a perfect Midtown Manhattan location, The Baccarat Hotel’s opulent, yet discreet, entrance demands attention. A seamless linear structure designed with inset glass and metal accents that pull and project light through a 125-foot wide glass curtain emits the warm glow of superior hospitality.
The illuminations from within beckon to the skillfully designed interiors conceived by Paris-based Gilles & Boissier. The public spaces are filled with custom furnishings and intriguing, previously unreleased, works from the archives of Baccarat. The fittings of the 114 beautifully appointed rooms and suites are inspired by the décor and designs of the global luxury brand. A quietly sophisticated and calming palette comprises platinum, steel, champagne, and ivory. Every floor and room offers serene privacy and features floor-to-ceiling windows, meaningful use of technology, signature linens commissioned from Mascioni, pristine cloud-white marble baths, and, of course, Baccarat crystal accents abound.
As Baccarat crystal craftsmen live by the mantra, “The best that can be done, not the best that one can do,” so do the staff and every aspect of stewardship at The Baccarat Hotel. Considered artisans of service, the hosts, concierges, chefs, and bartenders are the finest in their fields. The traditions of discretion and politesse are the hallmarks of the firm and are on display with every interaction and nuance.
The hotel combines the grandeur of modern excellence with the old-world charm of a fine Parisian hotel. The public spaces, including the ballrooms and private meeting areas, display sophisticated opulence, yet feel welcoming and comfortable. The Bar is reminiscent of the grand long bars of decades ago, with natural wood walls defining the spaces. The ceiling is barrel-vaulted and inspired by the royal stables of Versailles, and the glittering crystal chandeliers and lamp lighting is reflected in the rich woods and elegantly mirrored and glass surfaces. Naturally, all libations are skillfully crafted and served in Baccarat crystal vessels. Guests from around the world gather and enjoy a full range of beverage services as well as Alsatian-inspired cuisine presided over by Culinary Director and Two Michelin-starred chef Gabriel Kreuther.
The plush and premier Grand Salon glows from within through a rippling curtain of clear glass revealing cascading chandeliers that watch over lush lounge-style seating covered in posh velvets and Jouffre silk. The Grand Salon is renowned for its signature Afternoon Tea service, which now features a Petit Prince Children’s Tea. Evenings are punctuated with enchanting Parisian-style pomp and circumstance applied to spirits, specialty cocktails, and wines, and The Grand Salon uniquely proffers the largest list of champagne offerings in the United States.
Above it all with views of the city is Le Jardin, an alfresco setting replete with elongated trees, topiaries, blooming floral displays, and an ivy-clad treillage wall. A new brunch menu is designed to please every palate with sumptuous selections. Sample the remarkable Sidecar Royale crafted with Louis XIII Cognac, Grand Marnier Quintessence, Lemon, and Gold Leaf.
The Library pays homage to the treasured hotel guest with a display of over 250 journals bound in white leather. Numbered from 1764, the year that Baccarat was founded, to the present, guests are encouraged to inscribe an entry on any of the numbered pages to celebrate the art of written sentiment and leave a mark in time from the writer for others to discover.
Spa La Mer is the first dedicated spa by the famed and sought-after brand known for incomparable skincare based on bio-fermentation. Bathed in ambient light and sounds inspired by the sea, Spa La Mer offers moments of peace and renewal in secluded private treatment rooms. A fitness center and heated checkerboard-bottomed pool, lined with cabanas inspired by the Côte d’Azur, complete the onsite experience. For local tours, a luxury car service can be available in style in the hotel’s vintage Citroen automobile.
In the manner of the brand of the finest crystal the world over, the private Parisian pied-á-terre living of The Baccarat Hotel has been named among The 50 Best Hotels in the World by U.S. News & World Report, placed on The Gold List of Condé Nast, given the Five Star Award bestowed by Forbes Travel Guide, earned the coveted AAA Five Diamond Award, and countless more. With crystal chandeliers aglow, the many fine facets of The Baccarat Hotel are reflected in the sparkling glass and fine crystal that is the heart of the Esprit de Baccarat. That spirit of service guides the flagship hotel in the constant pursuit of perfection.
