Bangkok-based Minor Hotels launches The Wolseley Hotels, with its inaugural property set to open in New York City in early 2027.
Located near Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan, The Wolseley Hotel New York will mark the brand’s first hotel worldwide and establish New York as the flagship destination for The Wolseley Hotels. The opening will also introduce The Wolseley restaurant and bar to the United States for the first time, bringing the London dining institutions to an international stage.
The hotel will take over the existing Chatwal Hotel at 130 West 44th Street, originally constructed in 1905 as the clubhouse for The Lambs Club and designed by the distinguished architectural firm McKim, Mead & White. Ben-Josef Group Holdings acquired the ground lease for this Midtown West hotel last fall.
“The launch of The Wolseley Hotels marks an exciting new chapter for Minor Hotels," Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor International, parent company of Minor Hotels, said in a statement. "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.”
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The Wolseley Hotel New York will have 76 generously proportioned guestrooms and suites, conceived to combine classical elegance with modern restraint. The design brings together refined interiors, thoughtfully considered layouts and bespoke craftsmanship, expressing the brand’s distinctive identity while delivering an effortless, contemporary luxury experience.
At the heart of the property will be The Wolseley New York restaurant — the brand’s first United States location and the culinary flagship for North America. Serving as the social center of the hotel, the restaurant will carry forward the grand café tradition and polished European sensibility established by The Wolseley Piccadilly, with all-day dining, signature cocktails and a vibrant yet refined atmosphere.
Complementing the restaurant will be an intimate cellar-level speakeasy bar designed to provide a more discreet and atmospheric setting, along with a fully reimagined wellness and wellbeing centre that reflects the brand’s commitment to holistic luxury and guest comfort, according to the company.
The Wolseley Hotels draws inspiration from its London namesake — renowned for its Art Deco elegance, refined hospitality and enduring appeal as a gathering place for cultural, business and civic leaders.
In New York, this legacy will be reinterpreted through a distinctly cosmopolitan lens — sophisticated yet welcoming, grand yet intimate. Guests will experience discreet, highly personalized service paired with a vibrant culinary program that anchors the hotel’s identity. Bespoke in-room amenities, thoughtful detailing, and a refined social energy will create an environment that feels both internationally polished and unmistakably New York.
“Introducing The Wolseley restaurant and bar to the United States through our New York flagship is a defining moment," added Aviv Laurence, CEO of owner BJGH. "Together with Minor Hotels, we are creating a destination that celebrates heritage, hospitality, and the enduring appeal of classic European luxury.”
As the inaugural property under The Wolseley Hotels brand, The Wolseley Hotel New York represents Minor Hotels’ entry into the United States luxury hotel segment. The New York flagship is the start of a deliberate global rollout, with future properties planned for some of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East, according to the company.