PHOTO: Hotel Hugo (courtesy of Hotel Hugo)
Fortuna Realty Group, LLC, in partnership with real estate developer Matthew Moinian, will be introducing a new luxury boutique property called Hotel Hugo in winter 2014.
Ideally located in Hudson Square - one of Manhattan's fastest-growing neighborhoods, Hotel Hugo will offer sweeping city and river views, as well as bespoke guest experiences close to Soho, TriBeca and the West Village's famed shopping and cultural destinations.
Designed by Beverly Hills-based architect Marcello Pozzi, the property will feature 122 stylish guest rooms, including two top-floor suites and a rooftop cocktail lounge with 360-degree city views.
The hotel will also feature an Italian restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating by restaurateur Sean Largotta of Crown Group Hospitality. Inspired by the tradition of downtown New York as a mecca for artists, thinkers, and the otherwise avant-garde, Hotel Hugo aims to be "a sophisticated and creative oasis" for travelers and local residents.
"With its exceptional guest services and innovative design, Hotel Hugo is poised to join the ranks of New York City's most iconic luxury hotels," Project Developer Matthew Moinian said. "Hotel Hugo was built to be high-end and low-key, like many of its discerning customers."
Drawing inspiration from the neighborhood's early 20th century architectural heritage, Hotel Hugo's design combines industrial elements with modern finishes, including high gloss imported Italian walnut paneling, chrome fixtures and exposed concrete.
The entrance of the 20-story hotel features a 17-foot glass façade leading into the main lobby with floor-to-ceiling travertine walls and blue marble flooring.
Vertical gardens are positioned throughout the hotel's ground floor, from a horticultural structure behind the check-in desk to custom foliage in the restaurant.
Italian craftsmen actually flew in authentic woodwork for the hotel and restaurant.
The restaurant includes floor-to-ceiling windows that open to the sidewalk, as well as a private dining room featuring a vertical garden wall and a large skylight. Curved lines - to enhance a feeling of "flow" - are incorporated in the restaurant.
Each of Hotel Hugo's rooms boasts Egyptian cotton sheets and Cote Bastide Argan body care products. Its top-floor suites include a separate desk and vanity area surrounded by expansive river views. Each suite connects to an adjoining king room.
On top of all of this, the hotel will offer 500 square feet of meeting and event space as well as a fitness center. Leather chairs and state-of-the art technology such as hi-tech video conferencing and presentation capabilities will be included. A vaulted ceiling above the conference room gives visitors a spacious, open feeling.
"Hotel Hugo is a jewel box of a hotel in the most thriving and creative neighborhood in Manhattan," said Morris Moinian, President of Fortuna Realty Group.
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