St Regis Employee Handbook

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Caroline Astor’s son, Colonel John Jacob Astor IV, introduced The St. Regis New York in 1904 to immediate acclaim, with The New York Times declaring it “the finest hotel in America.”

John Jacob Astor IV perishes in the most famous shipwreck of all time, The Titanic.

The hotel expands significantly along 55th Street, and the famed St. Regis Roof is added, which over the coming years plays host to some of the finest jazz musicians, sparking an enduring association for St. Regis with the quintessential American music genre.

Old King Cole at the St. Regis New York, created by Maxfield Parrish, the mural holds a secret that only the bartender knows.

Famed barman Fernand Petiot creates the cocktail at the King Cole Bar, the the iconic Bloody Mary cocktail which leads to unique Bloody Mary creations for St. Regis Hotels and Resorts worldwide.

“The” Mrs. Astor Visionary, tenacious and, quite frankly, the undisputed grande dame of American high society, her legendary social events live on today through Afternoon Tea and Midnight Supper rituals.

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TODAY

For St. Regis, to Live Exquisite is about creating unforgettable experiences for our guests, especially families. Therefore, our Family Traditions program was crafted to celebrate togetherness by experiencing a destination in its truest form.

St. Regis redefined the luxury hotel in 1904, and more than 100 years later this quintessential lifestyle has expanded to more

St. Regis unveils its new identity,

St. Regis began its Connoisseur program in 2010 with the renowned

St. Regis extends its reach with three

After a long tenure as one of the country’s most glamorous independently owned hotels, The St. Regis New York brings its rich heritage to ITT Sheraton’s Luxury Division.

differentiating global operating standards and a new St. Regis Butler Service program – all supported by a new stregis.com.

compelling launches: the Family Traditions at St. Regis program, “Beyond, The St. Regis Magazine” and its first social media campaign.

Argentinian Polo Star, Nacho Figueras – Passion: Speed & Sport. In 2011 Jason Wu is appointed the next St. Regis Connoisseur – Passion: Style & Design. First-ever. Today, we are honored to include notable luxury fashion designers, exceptional musical talents and other outstanding tastemakers.

than 40 St. Regis Hotels & Resorts around the world.

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