Accor’s MGallery Collection set for New York arrival in 2028
The announcement marks a major milestone for MGallery and underscores the chain’s strategic commitment to grow its leading hospitality brands throughout key gateway locations in North America, according to Accor’s CEO for Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, MGallery and Emblems, Maud Bailly.
“New York City is one of the world’s most influential travel destinations, and welcoming Ink 48 into the MGallery Collection represents a significant step forward for our brand in North America,” she said.
“The hotel already enjoys a strong identity and a prime location, and through MGallery’s focus on storytelling, design and memorable guest experiences, we will further enhance its character while introducing our distinctive hospitality vision to guests visiting the city from around the world.
“As our preeminent flagship MGallery in the United States, Ink 48 will play an important role in increasing brand awareness and supporting our continued expansion across the region.”
Following the signing, the hotel will embark on an extensive renovation and enhancement program designed to elevate the guest experience while preserving the property’s distinctive character.
During this transition period, Ink 48 will continue to operate independently before officially joining MGallery Collection as the brand’s United States flagship hotel in 2028 and managed by Rebel Hotel Company.
“We are delighted to partner with Accor to bring Ink48 into the MGallery Collection,” said Capstone Equities Head of Asset Management, Andres Ramirez.
“Ink48 has always stood apart in Manhattan’s hotel landscape, a property with a genuine sense of place and a loyal following.
“MGallery is the ideal brand to build on that: a collection defined by individuality rather than uniformity, allowing us to elevate the guest experience and the hotel’s positioning while preserving what our guests value most about it,” he said.
Located in Hell’s Kitchen on Manhattan’s West Side, just steps from the Hudson River and within easy reach of Times Square, Hudson Yards and Broadway, Ink 48 is a landmark lifestyle hotel known for its expansive views over the New York skyline and waterfront.
The property features 222 guestrooms, including 17 suites, a rooftop bar, restaurant and meeting facilities, making it one of the most prominent MGallery addresses in North America.
American Airlines’ new Flasghip Business Class ‘Suite’
American flies to New York City from across the globe, including from key hub cities Chicago and Dallas Fort Worth with many flights now operated to those two gateways from worldwide cities like London and Brisbane by the carrier’s new ultra-premium Boeing 787-9.
The enhanced aircraft offers passengers an elevated flight experience, with customers traveling in the 51 Flagship Suite seats enjoying more personal storage space, a wireless charging pad, USB-C and AC power and a one-of-a-kind chaise lounge seating option with an adjustable headrest pillow.
“Our customers will now enjoy a more elevated premium experience on this amazing new aircraft,” said American Airlines Vice President International and Inflight Dining Operations, José A. Freig.
For those opting for Premium Economy, customers will experience the redesigned seat with new headrest wings that give customers additional privacy and new calf and footrests that offer enhanced comfort.
The 32 Premium Economy seats also feature a new trim and finish, wireless charging, water bottle storage and USB-C and AC power, ensuring customers have a place for everything during their travel journey.
Customers traveling in Main Cabin will enjoy an inflight experience tailored for their personal travel experience.
Each Main Cabin seat offers USB-C and AC power and 4K QLED screens, featuring the newest inflight entertainment technology from Thales that includes American’s vast entertainment options, from blockbuster movies to audiobooks and children’s shows.