God Bless Mr. Bard...He was one of the last dyed in the wool New Yorkers. I hope the Chelsea stands for another 100 years in his honor...My God if the past could speak..
my heart found peace for the first time back in the 90's in the CH. From there I knew what I wanted to be. It was so warm in the winter in those rooms. RIP CH.
@Scott Tillman maybe i saw something different i read they were going for around 200 a night (still crazy price compared to the original) but 3k that’s robbery
@@johndough3125 yeah! Luckily i got to stay there for like 3 nights! really not too long before they were bought out again & closed down for "renovations!" my ass imho they are destroying the place & it's been in a never-ending sad limbo state for years now! & even if they do restore it to what ever generic five star wannabe hotel that they have in mind! They are KILLING the Vibes of the Chelsea!!! they arr killing the one of the very very last remnants of the old NYC!! ending an era! i get it maybe spots of the Chelsea were maybe starting to show their wear! & may be considered outdated but that's what makes the Chelsea the Chelsea it's one of a kind homey accepting environment with amazing unbelievable creative vibes & a time warp to a bygone era! it's just a unique place in a league all it's own!!... i mean it was considered a new york city landmark in the 1960's & added to The National Register of Historic Places in the 1970's so you would think that they couldn't touch the damn thing! But you know i guess billionaire douchebags can get around anything if they want it bad enough! which sucks! but it's true! it just makes me so damn sad & depressed when i think about the Chelsea in it's current state & what they doing to it! & whatever it id they're trying terribly to accomplish! & i hate whoever is responsible & calling the shots! & wish that they would just piss off!!!.. anyways i'll always cherish those memories of those three nights at the Chelsea!! best time of my life!! i'll never forget it!! plus i went along with my mother who was also interested in the Chelsea & she loved it too! & she sadly passed a couple years ago! & so that makes me cherish the memories of that three night trip to the Chelsea even that much more! because it was a fun time me & my mom had together! & just meant alot to me!... so i will always love the Chelsea period!.....
Stanley Bard was one of a kind. They don't make them like that anymore. He was a true artist himself as well as a friend to all that lived inside his walls. He honored the creative spirit...the same spirit that signified New York before it got destroyed by the money mongers and those choosing to make Wonder Bread out of Pumpernickle so to speak. It is no longer the beautiful gritty city of possiblilities it once was. Forgive spelling. It has been whitewashed and all the charm is disappearing. Sad.
I've been in a Nelson Sullivan rabbit hole the last few weeks which has led me to learn so more about the Chelsea. Sad that Stanley died just last month after all this time. RIP to a true artist for keeping the doors open on a sliding scale for so long. That takes more than business acumen.
Boy oh boy the Nelson Sullivan rabit hole! I have been such a fan of his since I got served up a video of him and Dick Richards going to a McDonald's! What a nice and intriguing guy Nelson was. I too am watching this after watching again the video of Nelson qnd Christina before she died at the Chelsea. I find this history important and fascinating.
I’m staying in 2 weeks. I’ve been reading books and watching as much as I can on it. Sad I missed seeing the old Chelsea but I’m glad I’ll get to experience it now at least and use my imagination as I walk around it.
@@Lyricalripper24 I loved it!!! It’s beautiful. The rooms and bathrooms were lovely and walking up and down the staircase was just amazing. We are going back in the winter.
@@Galloway278 Glad to hear that!! Thanks for the reply. Im planning on going at end of the yr for my birthday trip! been watching and diving into the history of the chelsea, super sad they took all the art from the hallways etc from what i’ve heard, would be sick to just walk up and down the main staircase looking at all the unique and timeless art from decades of different artists ! Going to stay 2-3 nights :)
New owners of the Stanley are doing the same thing they did to the Chelsea. Taking out all the character and catering to the wealthy.
Its so sad Stanley lost the building it was such a great place of splendor and individuality!
God Bless Mr. Bard...He was one of the last dyed in the wool New Yorkers. I hope the Chelsea stands for another 100 years in his honor...My God if the past could speak..
Stanley Bard was a wonderful man& he loved his hotel& its people& they loved him. Its a real shame how he was treated in the end....
my heart found peace for the first time back in the 90's in the CH. From there I knew what I wanted to be. It was so warm in the winter in those rooms. RIP CH.
It’s open again after many years!!
@Scott Tillman maybe i saw something different i read they were going for around 200 a night (still crazy price compared to the original) but 3k that’s robbery
Precious, wonderful man. 💗
No, they had no idea.
But _we_ know.
💔
You can see the pain in his eyes they destroyed this place brings a tear to my eye whenever i think about the Chelsea Hotel & it's current state!....
I wish I could afford to live there that building looks so awesome
@@johndough3125 yeah! Luckily i got to stay there for like 3 nights! really not too long before they were bought out again & closed down for "renovations!" my ass imho they are destroying the place & it's been in a never-ending sad limbo state for years now! & even if they do restore it to what ever generic five star wannabe hotel that they have in mind! They are KILLING the Vibes of the Chelsea!!! they arr killing the one of the very very last remnants of the old NYC!! ending an era! i get it maybe spots of the Chelsea were maybe starting to show their wear! & may be considered outdated but that's what makes the Chelsea the Chelsea it's one of a kind homey accepting environment with amazing unbelievable creative vibes & a time warp to a bygone era! it's just a unique place in a league all it's own!!... i mean it was considered a new york city landmark in the 1960's & added to The National Register of Historic Places in the 1970's so you would think that they couldn't touch the damn thing! But you know i guess billionaire douchebags can get around anything if they want it bad enough! which sucks! but it's true! it just makes me so damn sad & depressed when i think about the Chelsea in it's current state & what they doing to it! & whatever it id they're trying terribly to accomplish! & i hate whoever is responsible & calling the shots! & wish that they would just piss off!!!.. anyways i'll always cherish those memories of those three nights at the Chelsea!! best time of my life!! i'll never forget it!! plus i went along with my mother who was also interested in the Chelsea & she loved it too! & she sadly passed a couple years ago! & so that makes me cherish the memories of that three night trip to the Chelsea even that much more! because it was a fun time me & my mom had together! & just meant alot to me!... so i will always love the Chelsea period!.....
Stanley Bard was one of a kind. They don't make them like that anymore. He was a true artist himself as well as a friend to all that lived inside his walls. He honored the creative spirit...the same spirit that signified New York before it got destroyed by the money mongers and those choosing to make Wonder Bread out of Pumpernickle so to speak. It is no longer the beautiful gritty city of possiblilities it once was. Forgive spelling. It has been whitewashed and all the charm is disappearing. Sad.
Gentrificación kills the soul of places like the Chelsea Hotel.
I've been in a Nelson Sullivan rabbit hole the last few weeks which has led me to learn so more about the Chelsea.
Sad that Stanley died just last month after all this time. RIP to a true artist for keeping the doors open on a sliding scale for so long. That takes more than business acumen.
Boy oh boy the Nelson Sullivan rabit hole! I have been such a fan of his since I got served up a video of him and Dick Richards going to a McDonald's! What a nice and intriguing guy Nelson was. I too am watching this after watching again the video of Nelson qnd Christina before she died at the Chelsea. I find this history important and fascinating.
God bless you Stanley!!! Your a good man! I don't know if he is still with us, but what a great man!
a Grand Old Man ! an Iconoclast !
Sad story. Love the Bard family. This reminds me of the Halston story.😪
dude why dont you do more videos? you got a dope voice and nice character!
U CAN REMEMBER ME WITH LOVE WRITTEN ON MY FACE AND PHOTOGRAPHED IN FRONT OF THE WHITE HORSE HEAD PAINTING
i miss the el quixote so much, even with the condescending spaniard management. the rest of the staff was great
I thought this was a tour of the Hotel .....boo
I wish they would keep it the same. I wonder if it will ever reopen?
its opening soon. rooms will be a lot more than they were tho. i think rooms start around 300 a night now. when i stayed in 09 they were 150
I’m staying in 2 weeks. I’ve been reading books and watching as much as I can on it. Sad I missed seeing the old Chelsea but I’m glad I’ll get to experience it now at least and use my imagination as I walk around it.
@@Galloway278how was it ?
@@Lyricalripper24 I loved it!!! It’s beautiful. The rooms and bathrooms were lovely and walking up and down the staircase was just amazing. We are going back in the winter.
@@Galloway278 Glad to hear that!! Thanks for the reply. Im planning on going at end of the yr for my birthday trip! been watching and diving into the history of the chelsea, super sad they took all the art from the hallways etc from what i’ve heard, would be sick to just walk up and down the main staircase looking at all the unique and timeless art from decades of different artists ! Going to stay 2-3 nights :)
They should have NEVER destroyed room 100. That's like BULLDOZING GRACELAND!!
so he should of paid his bills so it would not get sold??? why sell it?
That's not really how investment or shares work.
Even Steve Jobs was kicked out of Apple.