The Mark is a luxurious coffee-table volume by Assouline that tells the story of one of New York’s most iconic hotels. Celebrating over a century of presence on the Upper East Side, the book unfolds the evolution of a hotel that has become a point of reference for discerning travelers, celebrities, and unforgettable moments.

Written by New York Times best-selling author Derek C. Blasberg, the book offers an insider’s “tour” of the hotel, from its architecture and elegant details to the experiences it provides its guests. It highlights the transformation of the space from 2005 onward under the direction of renowned interior designer Jacques Grange, who successfully blended timeless elegance with contemporary aesthetics.

The pages of The Mark also capture the hotel’s prominent role in the city’s cultural life, with references to iconic moments such as preparations for the Met Gala, as well as its unique identity that connects high-end hospitality with the worlds of art, fashion, and gastronomy. With 200 pages, a hardcover format, and rich photographic material, it stands as an ode to a place that is not only iconic in the field of hospitality but also creates memories that generations to come will continue to tell.

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