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Hotel Thirty Thirty street level facade
The hotel's entrance on East 30th Street in 2011
Hotel Martha Washington
The Martha Washington Hotel in February 1903, soon after it was built

The Redbury New York is a famous old hotel in New York City. It's located in the NoMad area of Manhattan. This building was once known as the Martha Washington Hotel. It was built between 1901 and 1903. A famous architect named Robert W. Gibson designed it. The hotel was special because it was originally only for women.

Hotel History

Building a Special Hotel

The hotel was designed by the well-known architect Robert W. Gibson. It first opened its doors on March 2, 1903. This was the first hotel in New York City made just for women. It served both women visiting the city and those who lived there permanently.

A Popular Place to Stay

The hotel quickly became very popular. Almost all of its 416 rooms were filled right away. More than 200 people were on a waiting list to stay there. On June 19, 2012, the hotel was named a historical landmark. This means it's an important building that should be protected.

Changing Names Over Time

The hotel has had a few different names since it first opened. It was first called the "Women's Hotel." After that, it became the "Martha Washington Hotel." Later, it was known as "Hotel Thirty Thirty" starting in 2003. In 2011, it changed to "Hotel Lola." Then, in 2012, it became "King & Grove New York."

A New Look for a Classic Hotel

On May 21, 2014, the King & Grove Hotels company announced a change. They decided to rename all their hotels "Chelsea Hotels." The King & Grove New York hotel was set to become the "Martha Washington Hotel" again in August 2014. As part of this plan, the hotel's main lobby area was completely updated. It was given a modern new design.

The Redbury New York Today

In 2015, the hotel was sold to a company called CIM. They decided to give the hotel a new name once more. In early 2016, it was renamed "The Redbury New York Hotel." This is the name it still uses today.

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