Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel
Unveiled in 1961 in front of a crowd that included Judy Garland and Noël Coward, then called The Summit – the hotel was the talk of the town for its ideal midtown location and mid-century modern look. <br> Designed by famed architect Morris Lapidus, the building’s curving façade coated in sea foam-colored brick was an extreme contrast to the somber hues and straight lines of the surrounding skyscrapers. <br> During the next two decades, the bright colors were traded in for muted tones and the name was changed to Loews New York Hotel. But one thing remained the same: The hotel’s popularity with people seeking a prime Manhattan location as a base for their city travels. <br> Today, the original mid century modernist glory of the hotel has been restored and refined with 21st century amenities – including: <br> •High-speed internet access •Cordless phone, flat screen TVs •Slate bathrooms •Laptop compatible in-room safes •Iron and Ironing boards.