US: Minor Hotels will debut The Wolseley Hotels luxury brand in New York City early 2027.
The hotel occupies the former Chatwal hotel and original clubhouse for The Lambs Club, located at 130 West 44th Street in Midtown Manhattan.
The Wolseley Hotel New York will mark the brand’s first hotel worldwide and establish New York as its flagship destination. The opening will also introduce The Wolseley restaurant and bar to the United States for the first time.
It will feature 76 guest rooms and suites, a speakeasy bar in addition to the restaurant, and a wellness centre.
Dillip Rajakarier, group CEO of Minor International, parent company of Minor Hotels, said: “The launch of The Wolseley Hotels marks an exciting new chapter for Minor Hotels. Inspired by the enduring success of The Wolseley in London, our vision is to create hotels anchored in culinary excellence, architectural character, and a genuine sense of occasion. The Wolseley Hotel New York establishes our first flagship and sets the standard for the brand’s global expansion.”
Aviv Laurence, CEO of BJGH, the hotel’s owner, added: “Introducing The Wolseley restaurant and bar to the United States through our New York flagship is a defining moment. Together with Minor Hotels, we are creating a destination that celebrates heritage, hospitality, and the enduring appeal of classic European luxury.”
Highlights:
- Minor Hotels will debut The Wolseley Hotels brand globally with a 76-room flagship opening in New York City in early 2027.
- The Wolseley restaurant and bar brand will also enter the United States through the New York flagship.
- Midtown Manhattan’s historic 130 West 44th Street property, formerly The Chatwal and originally The Lambs Club, is being repositioned.
- BJGH is partnering with Minor Hotels to develop The Wolseley Hotel New York.
