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Breaking News :: Hotel QT Becomes Room Mate Grace

Where: 125 West 45th Street [map], New York, ny, United States, 10036

The boutique dorm room hotel QT has become Room Mate Grace.

After we reported in May that Andre Balazs sold his Hotel QT to Spanish hotel group Room Mate, the place sort of dropped off everyone's radar and we didn't hear much about it.

But thanks to a heads up from Concierge.com we visited the QT's old website today and, lo and behold, the property has become Hotel Grace.

"She" appears to be an actual woman, and all the marketing stuff sort of talks about the property as though she is, like, a person. The website asks you to "discover her":

Room Mate Grace is the stylish solution for the savvy traveler who wishes to experience the sophistication and fun New York has to offer. Room Mate Grace features a unique lobby and event space, complete with an indoor pool, sauna and steam room. The 24 hour kiosk is stocked with everything from the most basic supplies to the most decadent treats.

Um, er, yeah. We're just happy the free WiFi is still there.

Fellas on the other hand, now you can say you went to Manhattan and slept with your buddy's Room Mate, Grace, and not be lying! Ha!

Rooms start around $249 per night.