HotelChatter

I don't understand why hotel chatter is so down on the Chatwal.  Yes, it's delayed, but really tell me what hotel has opened on time without having so many snags when they open and giving bad customer experiences.  If you try to open too soon, then you have trouble, and obviously in your case if you don't open on time, you have trouble.  I would rather see the hotel open properly than now (especially when NY is having problems filling hotel rooms anyway,  isn't it?)  I get special deals all the time from all hotels in NY so they are all hurting aren't they?  I was in NY last week from Europe, and must say, this hotel will be very special.  They are doing a great job of combining old history with new contemporary feel.  the attention to detail is outstanding, and they are going to be a quality property.  I also see it as a great pre & post theatre hang out,with old world style club feel.    There has also been much involvement from their GM and Director of Sales which in turn created some fine tuning of what was going to happen and what will happen now.  Give this property a chance.  They deserve it, and I look forward to seeing it complete after seeing what I saw last week.  It will be worth the wait!  

I have to agree with the comment above.  HotelChatter seems to have something of a vendetta against The Chatwal, which is a little unfair considering it hasn't even opened its doors yet.  Are you even judging the book by its cover?  At a time like this, shouldn't HotelChatter be supporting and encouraging companies who are investing money in the city and providing employment for 100's of people.  I, for one, am looking forward to seeing The Chatwal.  As a regular visitor to NYC, I've still yet to find my perfect New York hotel but The Chatwal could be it.  I love designer Thierry Despont's work on the lobbies of Claridge's and The Dorchester so am excited to see his designs for an entire hotel and reckon it will be stunning.  I'm looking forward to enjoying one of those hand-crafted, prohibition cocktails in the hotel bar.  I applaud the hotel's owners for having the courage to delay the opening until it's ready and can deliver the kind of service and experience they are promising.

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The Lambs, Inc., is America's oldest professional theatrical club, established in London in 1868 and in Manhattan in 1874. During our 140+ year history The Lambs has had many homes and, in 1905, erected its own clubhouse at 130 West 44th Street in Manhattan, designed by famed architect Stanford White;  soon to be the new Chatwal Hotel.

At its clubhouse The Lambs (often referred to as The Lambs Club) flourished producing many plays and programs rising into prominence within American Theater history. Lerner and Loewe first met at the The Lambs; "Stalag 17" and "Mark Twin Tonight" were first produced in The Lambs' theater.

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The Lambs has never gone out of business, nor licensed or franchised its name nor granted anyone permission to use its name, nor been affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene or other organization, nor operated as "The Lamb's Theater" nor as the Friends of The Lamb's. The Lambs, Inc. has never gone out of business or been purchased by another entity, and is proud if its 135+ years of uninterrupted existence serving its membership, which was recognized by Mayor Bloomberg marking the anniversary of our 1877 incorporation date on May 9, 2007.

Our organization has resided on West 51st Street for the past 35 years continuing its legacy as a private club for professionals of the entertainment industry.  The Lambs has no affiliation with the Chatwal Hotel or its restaurant/bar, other than they are located in the building erected by The Lambs in 1905.

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