Trump-style decadence: The new rooms (and 55-inch flatscreens) at the Trump International in New York

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Rooms at the Trump have been updated with huge, 55-inch flat-screen TVs, a new and improved decor and color scheme (designed by Ivanka), and Schonbek crystal chandeliers in the dining areas.
Rooms at the Trump have been updated with huge, 55-inch flat-screen TVs, a new and improved decor and color scheme (designed by Ivanka), and Schonbek crystal chandeliers in the dining areas.

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When our reporter visited the Trump International Hotel & Tower last year, the rooms fell a little short of expectations. He wrote that they were “frankly, kind of boring. It’s hard to believe a place associated with the Donald could ever be accused of understatement, but I inexplicably found myself yearning for more of his trademark excess.”

Last Friday, we headed over to the hotel to take a peek at the hotel’s recently-completed $30 million room renovation to find out if that had changed. We have to say, we were pretty darn impressed by what we saw. The new rooms have certainly amped-up the Trump factor: Ivanka Trump herself designed every detail of the decor, which we found luxurious, plush, and tasteful, and the Donald was responsible for selecting the 55-inch flat-screen TVs that now adorn every room. (That’s right: 55-inch flat-screens. In every room. We don’t think we’ve ever encountered a hotel with TVs that large, never mind in all of the room types. It’s oh so very Trump.) Take a look at more photos of the gorgeous renovation after the jump.

Living areas feature mirrors and silver, gold and bronze accents.

Living areas feature mirrors and silver, gold and bronze accents.

Kitchens have been updated with Sub-Zero appliances.

Kitchens have been updated with Sub-Zero appliances.

Rooms now feature richer colors and striking textural contrasts.

Rooms now feature richer colors and striking textural contrasts.

Sitting area in the Executive Park-View Suite

Sitting area in the Executive Park-View Suite

Dining area in the Two-Bedroom Park-View Suite

Dining area in the Two-Bedroom Park-View Suite

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