Minor Hotels Announces Launch of The Wolseley Hotels with Inaugural Flagship in New York

Minor Hotels has announced the global launch of The Wolseley Hotels, with its flagship property debuting in New York City in early 2027.

Location:
130 West 44th Street, Midtown Manhattan, steps from Bryant Park.

Heritage:
Landmark building originally constructed in 1905 as The Lambs Club, designed by McKim, Mead & White.

Design:
76 guest rooms and suites blending classical elegance with modern restraint, bespoke craftsmanship, and refined interiors.

Dining:
- The Wolseley New York – first U.S. location of the celebrated London grand café, offering all-day dining and signature cocktails.
- Speakeasy bar – cellar-level, intimate, atmospheric.

Wellness:
A fully reimagined wellbeing centre, reflecting holistic luxury.

Brand Vision
- Inspired by The Wolseley Piccadilly in London, known for its Art Deco elegance and cultural significance.
- The New York flagship reinterprets this legacy through a cosmopolitan lens, combining British sophistication with New York’s cultural energy.
- Anchored in culinary excellence, architectural character, and a sense of occasion.

Strategic Expansion
- Marks Minor Hotels’ entry into the U.S. luxury hotel segment.
- Establishes the foundation for a selective global rollout, with future properties planned in cosmopolitan cities across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East.
- Guests will be recognized through Minor DISCOVERY, part of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty program.

This launch is significant because it positions Minor Hotels in the competitive New York luxury market, while also introducing The Wolseley’s celebrated dining tradition to the U.S. for the first time.