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Albemarle Hotel
| Name | Albemarle Hotel |
| Ortssitz | New York City |
| Straße | Fifth Avenue |
| Art des Unternehmens | Hotel |
| Anmerkungen | Gelegen an der Verbindung von Broadway, Fifth Avenue und 24th Street, Madison Square. Eigentümer: Janvrin & Walter |
| Quellenangaben | [New Yorks great industries (1884) 302] |
| Zeit |
Ereignis |
| 1860 |
Gründung |
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Kommentar |
| Hotelbetrieb |
1884 |
[New York's great industries (1884)] |
1884 |
[New York's great industries (1884)] |
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| ZEIT | 1884 |
| THEMA | Firmendarstellung |
| TEXT | A perfect exponent of the, truly American science of first-class hotel keeping is the "Albemarle." New York is celebrated in every field of commercial enterprise and industry, but especially so as regards that complex and admirably managed institution, a first-class hotel. In every way the Albemarle is a representative establishment, sharing equally with two or three other houses the very high honor as standing at the head of the business in New York City. In truth it has never been called upon to compete with other hotels, for, since it was originally opened by Mr. Ives in 1860, it has always had a select and extensive line of patronage from the classes of the community which, possessed of wealth and refinement, instinctively seek out the best of everything. The Albemarle's guests have ever the best of accommodation, the best of fare, and the best of service, and it renews on its registers year after year the names of hosts of our prominent citizens, foreign tourists, and diplomats who make it their permanent home when in the metropolis. The location of the Albemarle is absolutely eligible and central. It is erected on what may well be termed a pivotal point in the city. Facing the beautiful Madison Square, it stands forth a prominent object of architectural beauty at the junction of Broadway, Fifth Avenue and 24th Street. The old adage says, "All roads lead to Rome" ; similarly all the leading avenues of communication and lines of travel in New York lead past or in close proximity to the Albemarle. It is convenient to all the theatres, churches, halls and clubs; directly central to the finest retail stores in the world, while its pavement is on the line of the fashionable shopping promenade on Broadway. The hotel is built of white marble, six stories in height, and of spacious dimensions with abundance of light and air. The interior appointments of this magnificent structure are of the most luxurious character, and fully in keeping with its international reputation. Messrs. Janvrin & Walter spare no pains or expense to keep it up to the highest standard of excellence. They have within the past few years entirely refitted and furnished it in the most thorough and complete manner, all its appointments and equipments being exceptionally perfect in character. The plumbing and sanitary arrangements have been, under the supervision of the eminent sanitary engineer, Charles T. Wingate, entirely renewed and the entire building has been supplied with the latest and most approved appliances, thus effectually securing guests against the inconveniences and dangers resulting from imperfect ventilation, drainage, etc. The handsome offi- ces, reception and dining rooms are richly frescoed and decorated, and are connected with the floors above by spacious and easy stair-cases and the most approved safety passenger elevator. Here are accommodations for upwards of one hundred and fifty guests, many of the rooms being en suite, affording parlor, bedrooms and bath-room, all self-contained and luxuriously furnished in every way. Many of these desirable suites are permanently occupied by wealthy citizens, who wisely prefer the comfort of hotel life, coupled with its freedom from care and lessened expense, over keeping up a private establishment. The Albemarle's halls and corridors are wide, spacious and convenient, while the rooms are all commodious, handsomely furnished and elegant in all their appointments, fixtures and upholstery. It is in every respect a perfect establishment, the able proprietors bringing vast practical experience to bear in every department. The cuisine of the Albemarle stands unrivalled. The catering for it is conducted upon a basis of liberality that ensures only the best and rarest of everything that the markets afford, while the culinary department is under the management of a distinguished French chef, ensuring satisfaction to the most critical. Messrs. Janvrin & Walter have now been permanently identified with the popular Albemarle for ten years past, and by their noteworthy energy and determination have made an enduring name for themselves in the annals of this city. They are noted in commercial circles for their honorable methods and sterling integrity, while in social circles they bear the very highest of reputations as genial and liberal-minded hosts, whose guests ever remember with pleasure their delightful stay at the Albemarle. |
| QUELLE | [New Yorks great industries (1884) 302] |
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