DESIGN
local history as the basis for our concept , we developed a completely bespoke design language that celebrates the dichotomy of the distillery industry with the spirit of Lexington ' s deep equestrian roots .”
The hotel ’ s 140-seat restaurant and lobby bar Granddam — inspired by 1915 Kentucky Derby winner Regret — features stable-inspired décor and Appalachian cuisine . Rooftop bar Lost Palm is an Art Deco-tribute to the 1960s South Florida horseracing scene , with drinks adapted from a 1963 racing program from Hialeah Park in Miami . An in-house bottle store offers a selection of local bourbons and whiskies , including The Manchester ’ s own private label , Castle & Key .
For Feldman , who grew up spending his summers in Lexington , it ’ s an opportunity to introduce the region like never before .
“ It was bewildering that this unique travel destination — steeped in horse racing , bourbon and Kentucky basketball — didn ' t have an equally special , unique and exciting hotel at the center of it ,” said Feldman . “ In terms of building out our concept , all design , food and beverage and experiences were done with Lexington in mind . What we ’ ve created thus far has exceeded our expectations . [ The hotel ] will do a lot for this community .”
A vintage postcard of Canoe Place Inn & Cottages in Hampton Bays , N . Y ., shows why it was once known as “ America ’ s Oldest Inn .”
The lobby at Canoe Place . The hotel was designed by Brooklyn-based Workstead .
CALI FLAIR Evoking the bygone days of Old Hollywood , The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica , Calif ., harkens to a time when hotels were destinations unto themselves . First built in 1933 , the ocean-facing property underwent a full restoration by hoteliers Jon Blanchard and Nicolo Rusconi of BLVD Hospitality to recapture the original ’ s glitz and glamor with a modern edge .
“ The Georgian was the place to be from 1933 to the 1960s ,” said Blanchard , the hotel ’ s developer and owner . “ The plan was simple — bring the rich history of the hotel to life and create a wonderful space for stories to be told again . We spent years
Guestrooms at Canoe Place evoke Hamptons charm .
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