If New York is considered the heart of the United States, then the Fifth Avenue is the heart of New York. This northsouth avenue is home to tourist hotspots such as Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, and the New York Public Library. It also boasts countless museums and top luxury stores. The bustling crowds weave an invisible web of wealth amidst the crowded skyscrapers. The Langham, New York, located on this prestigious avenue, is shining brightly where land is worth its weight in gold.

The Langham Hotels & Resorts originated from the first Langham Hotel in London in 1865. As Europe‘s first ”Grand Hotel”, the opening of the London Langham welcomed the Prince of Wales and the upper crust of the Victorian era. Within a decade or two after its completion, it introduced modern amenities such as electric lights, hydraulic elevators, and air conditioning, becoming the preferred accommodation for royalty, artists, and musicians. As time has progressed, the Langham brand has spread across the world over the past 160 years.

The team from Hotel Elite magazine arrived at 400 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, New York, which is where The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue is located. The towering building requires one to crane their neck to gaze upwards, with the famous Empire State Building right next door.

Upon entering the lobby with a smile from the doorman, one is greeted by a modern largescale portrait that forms the backdrop of the front desk, with broad brushstrokes and bright colors pointing to the influential modern artist of the second half of the 20th century, Alex Katz. Now in his nineties, Katz has been rising in fame since the 1950s, and his works have been collected by dozens of major museums, with hundreds of solo and group exhibitions confirming his extraordinary influence. An innovative ”free” painting method that is a blend of figurative and abstract is his main theme, and the impact of the original work brings a gentle and comfortable lightness to the hotel lobby.

The large installation art piece ”Falling White” facing the front desk comes from the artist Santiago Villanueva, resembling a huge milk droplet. Originally a pendulum that could swing, it now also features numerous dripping decorative lights.

The design of the hotel‘s 234 rooms simultaneously reveals a calm business style in line with the atmosphere of Manhattan, New York, and a gentle and comfortable sense of travel leisure. The towering building represents a broad view, and the different orientations almost allow one to see the entire Manhattan Island. The window design pushes outward from the bottom, ensuring safety while allowing fresh air to flow in from below, accompanied by the faint noise that has been ”diluted” by the height of the room, full of ”New York Energy”. The desk is equipped with small items such as envelopes, banknotes, and paper clips, rich in detail and convenient for business guests. 

Almost every room and suite is decorated with paintings by Alex Katz, and some room types are equipped with kitchens or washing machines and dryers. If there are additional space layout changes required, the hotel can be contacted to book an ”Advance Purchase” service.

It is worth mentioning that in this land of great value, especially on the Fifth Avenue, the room space of The Langham, New York, is much more spacious compared to many hotels, which is particularly important for enhancing the experience.

On the night of checkin, the Ai Fiori restaurant left a deep impression. Located on the second floor of the hotel, Ai Fiori is a French and Italianstyle restaurant, with a view of the Fifth Avenue from the window. The name ”Ai Fiori” means ”among the flowers” in Italian, and the hall is decorated with many floral and herbal decorations. The dining day coincided with Father‘s Day, and the menu was customized for the holiday. The restaurant with a rich wine collection has an eyecatching wine list and creative cocktail menu, etc. Under the professional recommendation of the sommelier, we started a perfect meal with white wine. Next to the restaurant is Bar Fiori, which allows guests to enjoy a relaxed sofa area with fine spirits in the bar.

Guests staying in executive rooms and suites can also enter the Langham Club on the fourth floor of the hotel, which not only has a comfortable rest area but also provides a full range of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages throughout the day; in addition, there is a selfservice breakfast and the same allday dining snacks service.

The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue has been committed to environmental and social sustainable development plans, which are crucial for the world, especially New York. The hotel cooperates with the internationally renowned certification project EarthCheck to better achieve the concept of sustainable development that is environmentally friendly and reduces consumption.

At night, the view of Manhattan‘s bright lights from the room window is complemented by the elegant furnishings inside. The Langham brand originated more than a hundred years ago, and now, The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue stands proudly at the center of the world‘s intersection.