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History at Hotel Belleclaire New York

A Storied Legacy on the Upper West Side

Hotel Belleclaire was destined to be a landmark of the Upper West Side when a young Emery Roth took a stylistic risk on the biggest project of his career, igniting his rise to fame and success in the architectural world. 
Our History of Hotel Belleclaire at New York

Our History

Celebrated as one of Manhattan's earliest luxury hotels, Hotel Belleclaire opened its doors to guests in 1903, stunning them with a unique blend of Beaux-Arts architecture and Art Nouveau-Secessionist style. Many of its early guests included the renowned, among them Mark Twain, Maxim Gorky, and Babe Ruth, all of whom helped establish the legacy and reputation that Hotel Belleclaire holds to this day.

Designed by legendary architect Emery Roth, the building's facade has since been brilliantly restored, earning Hotel Belleclaire its landmark status. The hotel was fully renovated in 2023 back to its original splendor with modern conveniences and upgrades for today's discerning traveler.

  • 1903
    The Belleclaire opens as an apartment hotel 
  • 1987

    New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission designates the Belleclaire an official landmark

  • 2014
    The Belleclaire becomes part of Triumph Hotels
  • 2023
    The hotel undergoes a multimillion-dollar renovation, re-positioning it once again in its original splendor
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