At the heart of the hotel’s intimate ambiance is The Apartment, an exclusive lounge that feels like a mid-century collector’s dream come to life. Ascend the striking marble staircase, and you’re welcomed into a Gio Ponti-inspired setting where modernist design meets artisanal craftsmanship where Pompeian red walls, floor-to-ceiling bronze-framed mirrors and a mahoganized plywood divider set the tone. Anchoring the space is a sculptural fireplace with a faceted metallic hood, flanked by two striking columns clad in handcrafted ceramic tiles by Los Angeles-based artist Ben Medansky. The ceramic bubble-like wall tiling, that is carried on from the elevator lobby, nods firmly to Ponti’s Parco dei Principi hotel in Sorrento. Every detail has been meticulously considered, from the bronze sconces and smoked-glass chandeliers (both custom-designed by Peer) to the complimentary cocktail cabinet and pantry that invite guests to indulge at their leisure.

Peer’s mastery of design shines through in The Manner’s 97 guest rooms, which include 10 suites and a show-stopping duplex penthouse, with bespoke Italian furnishings, floor-to-ceiling mirrors that reflect the cityscape, and asymmetrical chandeliers that cast an ambient glow. The palette—ochres, sand tones, and light blues—is softened by rich textures like dark wood veneers and navy lacquer. In an intentional nod to serenity, there are no modern distractions such as televisions, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the carefully curated environment.

The pièce de résistance is of course the penthouse, a two-story haven perched on the 12th and 13th floors. Wrapped in shades of deep red, its sleek modernism channels Halston’s iconic Olympic Tower offices—a paragon of minimalist excess, Halston’s sumptuous headquarters epitomized the luxurious, forward-thinking ethos of 1970s New York. A double-height window and mirror amplify the drama, bathing the space in light and showcasing sweeping views of Manhattan. The upstairs bedroom, complete with a travertine fireplace, leads to a private wraparound terrace where the skyline serves as the perfect backdrop for any occasion—be it a sunlit morning coffee or an intimate evening gathering.

Dining at The Manner offers both visual and culinary artistry in equal measure. On the ground floor, The Otter is an all-day seafood restaurant enveloped in an expansive mural by Spanish architect and artist Elvira Solana that blends Renaissance and Art Deco influences. Burnt-orange banquettes, navy-blue wall panelling, inlaid oak floors and marquetry tabletops add to the setting’s stylistic playfulness. Upstairs, Sloane’s, the hotel’s intimate cocktail bar, is an enchanting, jewel-toned retreat. With dark green walls, red lacquered tables, and a gilded alcove framing the bar counter, it exudes the glamour of a bygone era while hosting nightly “cocktail parties” with vintage spirits and impeccable acoustics.

While The Rooftop is slated for a Spring 2025 debut, it promises to extend The Manner’s narrative of understated glamour, offering another space for guests to experience the hotel’s signature blend of intimacy and grandeur.