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The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue
New York City, New York, United States · Langham · Grand Luxury
The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue opened in November 2010 as The Setai Fifth Avenue, in a mixed-use tower at 400 Fifth Avenue whose limestone base runs eleven floors in a loosely Art Deco vocabulary, by architect Gwathmey Siegel. Great Eagle paid $229 million for it in 2012 and renamed it Langham Place in 2013, then The Langham in 2017. The hotel floors sit above the base, with Empire State Building views, and Ai Fiori is the dining room.
- 234 rooms
- Opened 2010
- Neighborhood: Midtown
- Rooms from 420 sq ft (39 m²)
- Architect: Gwathmey Siegel
About The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue
- The mixed-use tower's limestone base runs eleven floors in a loosely Art Deco vocabulary before the hotel floors begin.
- Floors four through sixteen hold the 214 hotel rooms; residences rise above.
- Ai Fiori, the Michelin-recognized Italian-French restaurant, occupies space inside the building.
- Capella managed the opening Setai brand before Langham Hospitality Group took over in 2013.
- Empire State Building views and Fifth Avenue between 36th and 37th Streets are the site's geographic pitch.
History
The hotel opened in 2010 in the Crown Building on Fifth Avenue, with Gwathmey Siegel as the original architects for the tower's hotel conversion. It was created by Langham Hotels as a luxury Manhattan flagship and is marketed around its gilded crown, Fifth Avenue location, and views of the Empire State Building. The property has become known for its large art collection, including original Alex Katz works, and for its signature Ai Fiori dining program. The official site currently highlights its recognition in Condé Nast Readers Choice and TripAdvisor's Best of the Best luxury hotels in the U.S.
The setting
The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue occupies a contemporary tower at 400 Fifth Avenue and 36th Street, where Midtown's retail corridor meets the Murray Hill neighborhood. The Empire State Building is three minutes on foot, Bryant Park six minutes, and Grand Central Terminal eleven minutes away — walkability to New York's most visited landmarks that few Midtown properties can match. Fifth Avenue at the 30s connects the energy of the Garment District to the luxury shopping corridor ascending toward 57th Street, one of the most frequently traversed avenues in the city. The Langham's characteristic understated elegance finds a natural complement in a neighborhood steadily evolving toward boutique dining and residential life. 12-minute walk to Theater District.
Restaurants and bars
- Keens Steakhouse — Restaurant · Steakhouse
- Ai Fiori — Restaurant
Experiences
- The Langham House Car — Complimentary transfers across central Manhattan, Tuesday to Saturday 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, first-come, first-served, coordinated by the concierge.
- The Langham Club — Fourth-floor lounge overlooking Fifth Avenue, offering all-day refreshments with culinary presentations from the hotel's culinary team.
- Private chef service from Ai Fiori — Guests of the Empire State Presidential Suite can access private chef service from the Michelin-starred Ai Fiori restaurant.
Amenities
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Five Diamond (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2025)
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