The Moinian Group Opens the W New York – Downtown and The Residences at W New York

When The W New York Downtown Property and Residences designed SWEAT®, they turned to Advantage Fitness Products to design the intimate and innovative space creating the perfect balance between style & soul.

NEW YORK, August 18, 2010 - W Hotels Worldwide, the hotel category buster and industry innovator, today announced the unveiling of W New York – Downtown and The Residences at W New York – Downtown, bringing a surge of energy to lower Manhattan. Located in New York City’s historic Financial District on the corner of Washington and Albany Streets, W New York – Downtown features 58 floors of modern design and stylish amenities in Manhattan’s fastest growing residential destination.

Developed by The Moinian Group, W New York – Downtown is W Hotels’ first residential development in Manhattan, offering a world-class contemporary lifestyle experience for guests and residents alike.

Live the W Lifestyle 365 Days a Year
The Residences at W New York – Downtown are the first ever W branded residences in Manhattan, offering a world-class lifestyle opportunity surrounded by New York’s famous landmarks and breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan. The Residences feature 223 modern condominiums, including 64 fully furnished units and 159 unfurnished, designer-ready apartments. Residents have full access to all hotel amenities, including W’s signature Whatever/Whenever® service, preferred dining reservations and seating at the hotel’s signature restaurant BLT Bar & Grill, daily housekeeping service and 24/7 room service. Exclusive to residents is the 58th floor rooftop terrace, offering unparalleled 360-degree views of downtown and the surrounding areas, as well as a private residential amenities floor, located on the 31st floor, which includes a residents’ lounge with a full kitchen/café, private screening room, spa treatment rooms, sauna, and residents-only SWEAT® state-of-art fitness rooms with workout balconies offering sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline. For more information about purchasing one of The Residences, call (212) 385-1100 or visit http://www.wnyresidences.com.

Modern Living on the Road
W New York – Downtown’s SWEAT® state-of-the-art fitness facility provides hotel guests with iPod and LCD TV cardiovascular equipment, including treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary bikes and cardio calorie busters as well as an assortment of Yoga and Pilates equipment, all designed to fulfill the needs of modern living while on the road.