If something was going to go wrong, he’d know about it by now. He and his staff have done their due diligence, three times over. Sleep-testing seems like a cushy perk, but the fact that it’s taken so seriously is probably exactly why Ben seems so relaxed right now. “Do the lights turn on? Do the shades close? When you turn the faucet, how long does it take to get hot water? You literally check everything from start to finish in the room,” Ben says of the process. For each sleep test, an employee stays overnight to work through a meticulous 106-point checklist. As we chat in Vernick Coffee Bar, the hotel’s swanky espresso shop, conversation is light and breezy when it turns to sleep-testing.īefore a Four Seasons room becomes available for reservations, it undergoes three rounds of sleep-testing to ensure it’s up to standards. But if he’s worried, he’s doing a pretty good job of keeping those worries to himself. This is also, I should mention, Ben’s first time, at 41, officially in charge of a hotel opening. As first in command, Ben is in charge of making that happen.
In case it isn’t clear, a lot of high-powered people are expecting this all to go right. This particular hotel is a 20/80 joint venture between Liberty Property Trust and Comcast, whose CEO, Brian Roberts, has paid special attention to the project. Like most Marriott-brand and other chain hotels, Four Seasons properties aren’t actually owned by Four Seasons the company operates them on behalf of developers. Greg Vernick has opened a seafood spot on the ground floor, 59 stories below a fine-dining juggernaut helmed by his former mentor, chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Situated on floors 48 through 60 of the Comcast Technology Center, it’s the tallest hotel in not only Philly, but all of North America. Or, rather, above the center of the action. Instead of out on the Parkway, the new property is in the center of the action. Your Guide to All the New Hotels in Center Cityīut this Four Seasons is different.4 Stunning, Instagram-Worthy Boutique Hotels in Philly.As James Beard Award-winning Chef Greg Vernick says, “We love it when guests share everything.” Order the Octopus Carpaccio as well as the Crispy Beignets and Spicy Clam Ragout, but be warned-you are not going to want to share!įor more information on Four Seasons Philadelphia, visit for the City of Philadelphia, visit. If you’ve never had his Yellowfin Tuna Noodles with Avocado and Radish, you are in for a real treat, as that dish alone is worth the trip.Īlso worth a visit for lovers of seafood of all types is Vernick Fish, that convivial ground-floor eatery complete with an oyster bar, lots of raw bites, and small and large plates designed for communal eating. Discover sublime fare on 59 with a visit to Jean-Georges Philadelphia, where that Michelin-starred chef brings his favorite dishes to Philly. Indulge yourself even more with a meal from one of the two main restaurants, and both helmed by world-famous chefs. The warm crystal massage will melt away your kinks, especially if you’ve hit the fitness center or the sky-high lap pool beforehand. Every treatment room has a spectacular view, and more crystals are at the ready as part of the spa’s signature treatments. Everything is sleekly modern and stylish at the hotel, including Spa at The Four Seasons, where a stunning display of crystals (700 pounds, believe it or not) begins your wellness retreat.
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