Roger Smith Hotel
New York, United States
Built 1929
Roger Smith Hotel in New York was built in 1929; no completed renovation is yet on record. Its HotelChrono freshness score is 0.5/10.
Renovation forecast · estimate
Likely due for renovation now
Past its typical ~8-year renovation cycle. A model estimate, not a sourced fact.
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Location
Satellite view · New York, United States
Timeline
1938
Roger Smith Corp acquired Hotel Winthrop and rebranded as Roger Smith Hotel
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Facts
Stars
3★
Built
Sourced1929
Sources
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“In November 1938, amid the lingering effects of the Depression, the property was acquired by Unit No. 3 Corporation, a subsidiary of the Roger Smith Hotels Corporation”
“The Roger Smith Hotel was a family-run hotel established in 1929 and located at 501 Lexington Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.”
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Frequently asked
When was Roger Smith Hotel built?+
Roger Smith Hotel (New York, United States) was built in 1929.
How old is Roger Smith Hotel?+
Roger Smith Hotel is 97 years old — it was built in 1929. Age measures the building; the Chrono Score measures how fresh it feels today.
Has Roger Smith Hotel been renovated recently?+
We have not yet found a sourced completed renovation year for Roger Smith Hotel.
What is the Chrono Score of Roger Smith Hotel?+
Its Chrono Score is 0.5/10 (Tired) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 3-star rating.