Eight months after temporarily laying off 149 employees due to COVID-19 concerns, the owners of Loews Vanderbilt Hotel have announced that the Midtown facility is now offering three high-end suites — with rates starting at $1,495 per night.

The figure seemingly ranks among the higher hotel rates for the local market but not at the zenith. For contrast, the Hermitage Hotel’s presidential suite starts at a minimum of $3,000.

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