The St. Regis New York was designed in the elegant Beaux-Arts style, a symbol of the Gilded Age. Rising 18 stories at Fifth Avenue and 55th Street, the limestone-clad hotel features a classical tripartite façade with a richly ornamented base, a refined shaft, and an elaborate cornice. Inside, the St. Regis set a new standard for luxury with lavish marble and bronze interiors, grand public rooms, and state-of-the-art mechanical systems hidden beneath three basement levels.