About the hotel
The Fifth Avenue Hotel is at 1 West 28th Street in the NoMad district of Manhattan, close to Madison Square Park. It combines a restored 1907 landmark building, which McKim, Mead & White remodelled from an earlier mansion as the Second National Bank, with a 24-storey glass tower. The hotel’s website states that Flâneur Hospitality, founded by Alex Ohebshalom, carried out a 10-year restoration of the property. Interiors are by Martin Brudnizki.
The hotel contains Café Carmellini, the restaurant directed by the chef Andrew Carmellini, and The Portrait Bar, along with The Conservatory and salons for private events. Accommodation ranges from Nomad Queen rooms to the Flâneur Penthouse. The hotel is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. Its room count and opening date were not stated on the pages read.
Inside the hotel
Restaurants and bars
- Café Carmellini
- The Portrait Bar
Facilities
- Restored 1907 landmark building
- 24-storey glass tower
- The Conservatory event space
- Salons for private events
- House car
As listed on the hotel’s own website. See sources.
Architecture and design
Interiors by Martin Brudnizki across the restored mansion and a 24-storey glass tower. McKim, Mead & White remodelled the original mansion as the Second National Bank. Restoration carried out over 10 years by Flâneur Hospitality.
Recognition
- No. 78
- The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026
- Two Keys (2024 and 2025), as stated by the hotel
- Michelin Guide
- No. 1 Hotel in New York City, as stated by the hotel
- Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2025 and 2026
Questions readers ask.
Who designed The Fifth Avenue Hotel?
Martin Brudnizki designed the interiors. The historic building was remodelled by McKim, Mead & White as the Second National Bank.
Who restored The Fifth Avenue Hotel?
The hotel's website states that Flâneur Hospitality, founded by Alex Ohebshalom, carried out a 10-year restoration.
Which restaurants does The Fifth Avenue Hotel have?
Café Carmellini, directed by chef Andrew Carmellini, and The Portrait Bar.
Sources & context.
Facts are taken from the pages listed below. Where a detail could not be confirmed it has been left out. Profile last checked 10 October 2026.