Manhattan In Monochrome

Manhattan has many moods, but none are quite as mesmerizing as the Upper East Side at golden hour; a world in itself, defined by the touches of heritage stone and the rustle of Hermès silk scarves. Yet at the corner of 77th and Madison, the vibe amplifies. As you arrive at The Mark, you leave behind the tourist, and enter a boldly lavish reality. Right at its entrance, the iconic Jacques Grange-designed monochrome floors set the tone for a stay that feels like private access to the world’s most exclusive backstage.

While the world watches the Met Gala from a screen, the true connoisseurs know that this is where the real show happens. On the first Monday in May, The Mark serves as the global hub of fashion. Its lobby transforms into a high-couture stage with a beautiful symphony of tulle, sequins, tiaras and flowing trains, seeming nothing out of the usual afternoon attire.

French visionary Jacques Grange masterminded the hotel’s now-iconic design. His touch is everywhere: from the vibrant, art-driven public spaces to the mesmerizing black and white striped floors that have become synonymous with The Mark. In a collaboration with Parisian antiquaire Pierre Passebon, Grange has curated a treasure trove of objets d’art, harmonizing Old World sophistication with the quintessential New York edge.

The experience continues with esteemed chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, who takes his passion for market-fresh ingredients into a fascinating culinary language. Caviar Kaspia at The Mark embodies the DNA of the famously chic Parisian institution, reimagined through Grange’s lens with signature blue tablecloths, emerald-green mohair banquettes and a sculptured Belgian black marble bar. Whether it is an indulgent ritual at Kaspia, a cocktail in the Guy de Rougemont-designed bar, or the precision of a John Lobb shoeshine, every moment is handled with the grace that truly defines the Upper East Side elite.

The Mark extends hospitality beyond its hotel doors, offering exclusive ways elevate classic New York moments, on land or sea. Guests can step aboard the hotel’s private 70-foot Herreshoff sailboat for a voyage through the New York Harbor, or ride custom Mercedes Benz bicycles to Central Park for a gourmet picnic by Jean-Georges. Whether you’re whisked to Bergdorf Goodman in a custom monochrome pedicab or chartering the hotel’s sailboat for a sunset on the Hudson, the experience is sure to be unforgettable.

If you are looking to spend an unforgettable Eid this year, The Mark offers just the right experience in the heart of Manhattan. For the GCC traveller seeking an Eid retreat, look no further than The Mark, a quintessential New York statement, made with a fashionably bold, black and white striped exclamation point.