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unusual facts about Ian Schrager



Aby Rosen

Rosen partnered with long time friend and co-founder of Studio 54, Ian Schrager to transform the 123 year-old Gramercy Park Hotel with minimalist architect John Pawson.

Boutique hotel

In the United States, New York remains an important centre of the boutique hotel phenomenon, as the original Schrager-era boutique hotels remain relevant and are joined by scores of independent and small-chain competitors, mainly clustered about Midtown and downtown Manhattan.

Gramercy Park Hotel

Following Weissberg's death in 2003 Gramercy Park Hotel was sold to Ian Schrager, who renovated the hotel in collaboration with artist Julian Schnabel.

New York University residence halls

Palladium Hall is named after the night club, The Palladium, owned by Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager (both former owners of Studio 54) and formerly known as the Academy of Music.


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