Discover the styling of Art Deco and the Essex House's origins in the 1930s upon entering the lobby, with its banquette seating, original period clocks, and impressive columns. A 2018-2019 remodel of the building softened the building's strong Art Deco lines to a more modern aesthetic. Inside, a peek at the historic Art Deco Salon showcases Deco-era artwork, golden crown molding, and rich murals.

Admire the essence of Versailles in the Essex's 2 ornate Beaux Arts-inspired event spaces, the Grand and Petit Salons. Their distinctive murals, grand chandeliers, and gold crown molding have provided the iconic background for many weddings, galas, and worldly business affairs.

Capture a view of classic 1930s New York with a look skyward to the signature red Essex House sign – once illuminated, now unlit to help preserve the unadorned splendor of the city's nighttime skyline. The sign remains a beacon for visitors to Central Park South.