June 19, 2007

Armed Robbery

Room 414

The last time you filched something from a hotel room, you ended up with scratchy towels and a boogery bathrobe.

Next time you go on a room-raiding heist, reserve the newly renovated room 414 at The Westin. They didn’t just up the thread count on the sheets: Creative team RJ Thornburg created the concept, and Eileen Tognini commissioned area artists to create the artwork.

The best part? You can leave with everything, from Jenny Lynn’s photo art shower curtain to the Sherman & Gosweiler dresser — for a price, of course. The lighting, designed and created by Warren Muller of Bahdeebahdu, is also for sale, as are the armchairs (love the wood-grain fabric!) and even Thornburg’s salt and pepper checker set.

So you definitely won’t leave empty-handed.

Just remember to bring the getaway van.

Room 414 at The Westin, 99 South 17th Street (215-563-1600 or starwoodhotels.com) For more information, e-mail eileen.tognini@verizon.net.