The Knickerbocker Hotel
New York, United States
Built 1906 · Last completed renovation 2015
The Knickerbocker Hotel in New York was last renovated in 2015, and originally built in 1906. Its HotelChrono freshness score is 6.2/10 — every date linked to a cited source.
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
1906
Original hotel opening
2012
FelCor Lodging Trust begins renovation project
2015
Hotel reopens after gut renovation
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What changed in the 2015 renovation
“Following a comprehensive renovation in 2015, The Knickerbocker was thoughtfully reimagined for a new era of modern luxury while preserving its historic grandeur.”— source · retrieved 2026-10-22
“In February of 2015, the Knickerbocker Hotel reopened under its old name, and once again offers lavish accommodations as it did in its glory days.”— source · retrieved 2026-10-22
Scope is quoted verbatim from the cited source — we never guess what a renovation covered.
Facts
Built
Verified1906
Last completed renovation
Sourced2015
Sources
Our iron rule: no quote, no data. Every date links back to the exact sentence it came from.
“Following a comprehensive renovation in 2015, The Knickerbocker was thoughtfully reimagined for a new era of modern luxury while preserving its historic grandeur.”
“In February of 2015, the Knickerbocker Hotel reopened under its old name, and once again offers lavish accommodations as it did in its glory days.”
“The building was purchased a final time in 2012 by FelCor Lodging Trust, who began a renovation project on the Hotel.”
“When the Knickerbocker Hotel opened on October 23, 1906, it immediately became a popular spot among the New York City social scene.”
“The Knickerbocker in New York City opens its doors to guests on Thursday, more than a century since John Jacob Astor IV built the hotel. Designed in the Beaux-Arts style, “the Knick” first opened on October 23, 1906, and the ...”
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Frequently asked
When was The Knickerbocker Hotel built?+
The Knickerbocker Hotel (New York, United States) was built in 1906.
How old is The Knickerbocker Hotel?+
The Knickerbocker Hotel is 120 years old — it was built in 1906 and last renovated in 2015. Age measures the building; the Chrono Score measures how fresh it feels today.
When was The Knickerbocker Hotel last renovated?+
Its most recent completed renovation was in 2015.
What is the Chrono Score of The Knickerbocker Hotel?+
Its Chrono Score is 6.2/10 (Ageing) — a pure freshness metric.