Thanks Rick for the Cary Grant reply. I remember an old firefighter in Eng Co 23 on W58 St in Manhattan telling stories about Celebs staying in the various Hotels that Eng 23 serves first due.
This fireman moonlighted at The Warwick Hotel as a hotel undercover guard when off duty.
Amongst the famous sorts that stayed there, Cary Grant lived there for 12 years when in New York.
A few blocks away from Central Park So. where The Ritz Carlton, The famed Plaza Hotel and a few others would be the place to be seen for celebs and paparazzi, The Warwick was quiet and unassuming,but had a few photogs stationed out front.
On weekends, my friend would be in charge of getting Cary Grant's male partners in and out of the hotel via the rear fire escape which needed a key to egress.
(His first duty as a security guard there was to open the fire escape egress on the street during an emergency).
Cary's partners were well known male (street solicitors) that he liked.
Maybe it was a late night poker game-
Things were pretty hush- hush here for a long time.His marriage to Dyan raised a few eyebrows I'm sure. But not so surprising in the business I guess.
The Warwick Hotel Web page:
Warwick New York Hotel epitomizes European-style elegance setting the upscale standard in luxury New York City hotels and is convenient for both business and vacation travelers to see New York City at its greatest. Our midtown Manhattan hotel stands across the street from New York's newly revitalized Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and is within four blocks of New York City's Broadway, Central Park, Carnegie Hall, Fifth Avenue and the Rockefeller Center. Easily accessible from New York's airports, the hotel offers an intimate atmosphere and personalized service for today's traveler.
The Warwick New York is an upscale hotel in New York City delivering sophisticated comfort in a smoke-free environment. The hotel features 359 oversized hotel guest rooms, 67 handsomely appointed suites (several with terraces), marble bathrooms, special amenities, high-speed wireless Internet, dual-line telephones, mini bar, in-room safes, Business Centre, Fitness Centre, valet service, 24-hour Room Service and full-sized meeting and banquet facilities.
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A legendary choice among luxury New York City hotels throughout the years, the Warwick New York has retained its revered name as one of the best New York City hotels and has always appealed to celebrities. The New York City choice of hotel for The Beatles, Cary Grant's Manhattan home for 12 years and even 'The King', Elvis Presley, made Warwick New York his home when he visited New York. For a more detailed account of the Warwick's location and unique history, please click here.