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P R O J E C TGuerlain Spa at the Waldorf = Astoria New York
New York, NY
Retained by Hilton Hotels Corporation, AC Martin has designed the new Guerlain Spa and Fitness
Center, operated by Spa Chakra, at the world famous Waldorf=Astoria. Located on Park Avenue in the
heart of luxurious New York City, the 14,000 SF spa and fitness center on the 19th floor features the
Guerlain product line, a world leader in beauty for nearly 200 years, and the ground breaking therapies
of Spa Chakra.
AC Martin has rejuvenated and redefined luxury urban-spa design. The scheme was conceived to
integrate with Spa Chakra’s unique operational practices and the tradition of luxury associated with
Guerlain. The signature guest experience is a personalized one, with increased standards of service and
privacy. There are a total of 16 treatment rooms, including one couples’ suite, a hydrotherapy room and
two Vichy suites.
Rich and carefully selected materials – marble, mosaic tiles, cast glass, custom crystal light fixtures
and natural woods – are warm and neutral in tone and are precisely detailed in a minimalist manner
yielding tranquil spaces that are uncluttered and sophisticated. It was important to acknowledge and
celebrate the history and grace of the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel while giving shape, color and form to this
state-of-the-art luxury spa. The project approach was one of urban glamour in a classical mood. The
aim was to reflect the special qualities of this renowned hotel reinterpreted in a sophisticated modern
manner.
Antique Guerlain Perfume Bottle Display
Reception Lobby
Reception Lounge
Crystal Pendant and Water Feature
Retail Space and Footbath
Footbath Lounge
Treatment Room
Treatment Room
Treatment Room Vanity and Hydrotherapy Room
Fitness Center
Hallway and Elevator Lobby
Floor Plan
Reception & Retail
Treatment Room
Double Treatment Room & Wet Treatment Room
Footbath & Lounge
Fitness Center & Locker Rooms
Hilton Hotels - Waldorf=Astoria
14,000 GSF
2008
New York, NY (Manhattan)
• ArtDecolandmarkhotel;
• Guerlain Spa is providing services and exclusiveproductlines;
• Sixteentreatmentrooms,includingtwoVichysuites,onehydrosuite,andonecouples’suite;
• Overalldesignaimstoreflectthespecialqualitiesofthisrenownedhotel-reinterpreted“UrbanChic”;
• Marble, mosaic tiles, and natural woods create aquiet and light respite to the active City below.
American Institute of Architects, San Fernando Valley Chapter Citation Award, 2008
Interior Design Magazine, Best of Year Awards, Finalist Nominee (Best of Year: Spas), 2008
FeaturedintheOctober2008issueofInterior Design Magazine,“InTheStillOfTheHeights”
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