The Gene Kaufman Architect (GKA)-designed Pestana Hotel located at 23 East 39th Street is now open to guests booking their stays at the 27-story hotel from Portugal-based Pestana Hotels. This project, dubbed Pestana NY East, is the second New York City project of the Pestana Group.
Located in Midtown East between Madison and Fifth Avenues, the 40,000-square-foot structure contains 96 hotel rooms as well a gym for guests, a bar and an outdoor patio. Rooms feature bespoke interiors and large windows, with some boasting balconies and views of the Empire State Building. Design features include Portuguese-made light fixtures and headboards and photography by Cátia Castel-Branco. All rooms have full-length rotating mirrors with hangers attached, TVs, USB sockets and high-speed wifi.
“With the introduction of new hoteliers to New York City, the design of amenities and room configurations continues to evolve in new and exciting ways that ultimately gives travelers more choices in where they stay,” said Kaufman.
The lobby has a fireplace and seating area, ideal for both working and socializing, as well as an inviting dining area open throughout the day, serving tea, coffee and complimentary breakfast items. An outdoor courtyard features a mural design by Portuguese artist Manuel Cargaleirom.
The hotel is located within walking distance of many tourist attractions, including the New York Public Library, Bryant Park, Grand Central Terminal, and the Empire State and Chrysler buildings.
Gene Kaufman Architect (GKA) has a well-earned reputation in the real estate and private development arenas for high-caliber, high-impact designs that are innovative and highly efficient. For nearly 30 years, Principal Gene Kaufman and his team have cultivated strong, collaborative relationships with some of New York City’s most active developers, helping them to realize substantial bottom-line results through thoughtful design. Known as a hospitality designer par excellence, the firm also has a significant portfolio of commercial, educational and institutional commissions; residential projects; and urban developments, notably multi-family residences and adaptive-reuse projects. GKA’s special expertise in the niche areas of zoning, land-use changes, variances, urban planning and historic restoration is a critical resource for clients. In 2011, GKA joined forces with Gwathmey Siegel + Associates, the architecture practice of the celebrated modernists Charles Gwathmey, who died in 2009, and Robert Siegel. The resulting firm, Gwathmey Siegel Kaufman & Associates Architects (GSKA), works collaboratively with GKA to provide clients with the full spectrum of architectural services. For more information, visit www.gkapc.com.
