The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-04
New YORK Hotels.

Tn SAINT NAVhOLAB.
Amidst the many palace hotels which sre dsllS
sprnging up in our city, evidences ct snse q orr
progress enterprise, and wealth, mono u moro truly
worthy Of notice than the above, whether 1t il view
cd in the light Of an architectural embsllshmsnt 70
Broadway, or locked upon - regards the exsrtioa
which has been made to ensure tho comfort and
convenience Of the travelling portion Of tho citizens
of the States. We have heretofore published very
minute Ssount of the style and extent Of this-thea
proposed building, but az it is now assuming
finish Of lineament and decoration, and will shortly
be opened, under the enterprisng proprietor Mess.
Treadwell, Acker & Co we do not deem another
notice out of place. The Saint Nicholas is situate
on Broadway, between Broome and Spring streets,
and is bailt Of pure white marble, in the Italian
style Of architecture. 1t has a front, highly orna-
msnted, of one hundred feet, and extends through
to Mercer street for distance of two hundred feet
It has two entrances on Broadway-ons private, for
ladies' The main entrance is in the CENTRE through
grand portico supported by four massey futed CO.
lumns Of white marble, surmounted with chasteiy
carved capitals This leads into spacious hall,
paved with variegated MARBLE its lofty ceiling sup
ported by arched trsnsoms, with plasters and gided
capitals, wanscotted, marble base, the ceiling fres-
coed with extreme taste, and side walspAnelled. We
do not recolect more lightsome, pleasing entrance
than this Upon the left drawing room for gcnts-
men, Of great extent, with black walnut,
with frescoed ceiling and pannellsd side walls From
which is lighted by large and lefty dome, richly
gilded n Ornamented. In the centre of the build
ing the reception hall. covering ensive area,
with its ceiling supported by rows Of lofty columns
The hall is paved with marble, and its walls done in
fIesco also. The bar and Mushroom are off this,
and will be upon vast scale, with most excellent
arrangement You ascend to the second or main
story Of the hotel by most noble fight Of stairs,
built entirely of white oak, which convey idea
Of solidity combined with high 6nish and harmonise
very well with the other portions Of the house After
ne ascent, yeu arrive In spacious hall. which II
eleven feet WIDE and runs through the centre Of the
building from the front on Broadway to the dining
room in Mercer street. The admission Of light into
and thorough ventilation of this hail. cannot be OK
ceed, and produces most pleasing. healthful effect
Owing to the peculiar arrangement Of the building,
there is not dark room, nor one. with borrowed
light, in the entire house. Upon the second story
of the front building the public and private par
Tors, and bridal and star chambers which are deco
rated in most chaste style, and are frescoed with
colors Of azure blue and d.licate pink, which oon-
bne with the gliding so as to produce an impression
Of grandeur and taste The dining hall is gorgeous
and commodious; there is delicately carved ceiling
Of nineteen feet high pported upon pilastsrs and
capitals OF novel design and exquisie Workman
ship. The ornamental work and frescoing 10 rich,
but not tawdry or glazing The hall is well lighted
Dy uey, Wnllst bnr0e mas31Ve on60O0Il0r6, SHOWING
twonty lights each, are prepared to bid defiance 70
the night. The room contains eight splendid mir
rors, ten feet high each, four and others five
feet in breadth The third and fourth floors Of the
front and centre building are divided into suits Of
rooms, which have parlors, with bath rooms, bed
rooms, and every requisite convenience connecting
in manner unsurpassed for neatness and taste.
The other story OF the 'front.' centre, and build
iDgs is appropriated to single rooms; each room to
tho sixth story provided with hot and cold water,
and gas, to be used at pleasure by the occupant or
visitor of the h0tel-a convenience not often met
with in this or any other country. The rooms are
with marble mantle in each. Every loom il pro-
vidsd with Norton's magnetic telegraph All the
halls and public rooms throughout are heated with
steam. There are two large tanks in the attic Of
the pressure Of the Croion The wsteris forced up
by steam pO wer, and each tank is furnished with .
hoss to be used in case Of fire
1t is worthy Of public notice, as conveying idea
of the extent~o OF this undertaking. that there
many as i've tons Of wrought and cast irsn-pipe
in tho buildings and the steam, gas, and other pipe.
If extended, would reach as far as six miles. The
Qdnn the fresco and ornamental decorations by tho
most eminent artist in this city To attempt o de-
scrpton of the kitchen, laundry, drying and from
ing ro0n with the extensive ice houses aud bakery
would far exceed our power and extent of space
There is steam washing machine, driven By "a
engine of six horse power. by aid OF which one per-
con can wash, rinse, and dry. ready for the iron.
five thousand pieces day. The furniture. uphol-
stery carpets, window Shades with every requisite,
is in keeping with the building and decorations Il
is now pouring in daily, and in short time We win
be called upon to record the opening of the Saint
Nicholas" rs constituting new and remarkable
era in the careerirg progress of New York. The
building will be doubled in size within year; tho
work is now under contract and commenced in the
rear. with forward operations for the Commencement
OF the front in spring. The house is visited daily
BY travellers Of distinction from oil parts Of tho
Union.