The Setai Fifth Avenue Named Best Hotel in New York City

Capella Hotels and Resorts, the luxury collection launched less than seven years ago by legendary hotelier Horst Schulze, notched a new milestone recently when its New York flagship, The Setai Fifth Avenue, a Capella Hotel, was named as "Best Hotel in New York City," by U.S. News and World Report. The hotel garnered the accolades after being open for less than two years, having debuted in November of 2010. Capella has opened hotels in countries including Germany, Mexico, Singapore and the U.S., with announced openings scheduled for Japan, Thailand and Russia over the course of the next two years, in addition to new properties in the U.S. and Mexico. The next Capella Hotels and Resorts property to open will be Capella Georgetown, in Washington D.C., set to launch in December of 2012.

Horst Schulze, Chairman and CEO of Capella Hotels and Resorts, commented, "We're particularly gratified by this recognition of The Setai Fifth Avenue, a Capella Hotel, as the 'Best Hotel in New York City' because U.S. News & World Report has focused on guest reviews as a key part of the evaluation process." Schulze added, "We're pleased that our signature personalized service for guests has resonated with visitors to the heart of New York City, and we remain grateful for our guests' continued loyalty."



The Setai Fifth Avenue, a Capella Hotel, has earned accolades from the moment of its opening as the first true luxury hotel in midtown Manhattan. Guests enjoy signature Capella services, from the attention of a personal assistant to flexible check-in/check-out times, as well as accommodations that are among the most spacious in Manhattan. Rooms feature faceted floor-to-ceiling windows that flood with sunlight, and luxurious amenities from Duxiana beds with Pratesi linens to Zuma deep soaking tubs.

Chef Michael White's celebrated Ai Fiori restaurant, located on the second floor of The Setai Fifth Avenue, showcases modern interpretations of regional dishes from the Italian and French Rivera, while the hotel's Bar on Fifth has emerged as a favorite for its late-night jazz performances. The hotel's Auriga spa encompasses 11,500 square feet and transcends typical urban wellness facilities with 11 treatment rooms, experiential showers, and hammam, while the adjacent Julien Farel Fifth Avenue Salon is an ally for guests wishing to look their best during business or leisure trips.

The U.S. News 2012 Best Hotels in New York City ( https://travel.usnews.com/Hotels ) ranked the top ten as follows:

1. The Setai Fifth Avenue, a Capella Hotel
2. The Peninsula New York
3. The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
4. Four Season Hotel New York
5. The St. Regis New York
6. Trump International Hotel & Tower, New York
7. Mandarin Oriental, New York
8. The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
9. The Mark
10.Hotel Plaza Athenee

For more information or for online reservations at any Capella Hotels and Resorts property, visit www.capellahotels.com . The toll-free reservations number is (877) 247-6688.

Hotel Profile, more photos: The Setai Fifth Avenue, a Capella Hotel