“The Muse’s participation in the Preferred Hotels program ensures that our guests will enjoy the highest level of personal service and hospitality,” said General Manager Mark Briskin. “Our goal is to anticipate guests’ needs before they even step through the door and meet their expectations through to check-out.”

In order to qualify as a Preferred hotel or resort, The Muse must adhere to the group’s Standards of Excellence, an exhaustive quality-assurance program that includes an annual, third-party audit of 1,600 standards and practices. 

According to Greek mythology, the Muses were the original guardians of the fine arts, promoting the more civilized aspects of human existence such as song, dance and theater. Scheduled to open in Summer 2000 at 130 W. 46th Street, The Muse, a concierge-style, boutique hotel will debut as a refuge in the heart of Times Square, offering upscale amenities
and personalized service in an updated classic setting.

Acquired on behalf of Mass Mutual Financial Group by Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers, Inc., and operated by Interstate Hotels, the 200 - room property will be a prime locale for business and leisure travelers alike. The conversion of the former Leavitt Building from office use involved the restoration of the structure's triple-arched, limestone-and-brick façade, as well as the addition of five floors, bringing the total floor count to19 stories.

The Muse's ties to its home in the Theater District will be most evident in the hotel's David Rockwell - designed restaurant. 

The Muse has been designed by Perkins & Will Architects, New York, to have a contemporary feel, drawing upon influences of historic New York hotels, with references to the proportion and symmetry of classic architecture.