Above the streets of New York City, The Knickerbocker is in the process of creating a rooftop cigar lounge in conjunction with popular tobacconist Nat Sherman as a part of its renovations. Overlooking Times Square, visitors will have an unbeatable view while enjoying some of the finest cigars in the city. Slated to open this autumn, the lounge should become an aficionado's escape in no time.

Founded in 1930, Nat Sherman International's cigars have a quality to them as timeless and expertly crafted as The Knickerbocker, making the legendary tobacco producer a perfect fit for the hotel's enduring charm. Curated from the best cigars in the brand's menu, drawing from collections such as Timeless, 1930, and Sterling, each creating a journey through unique richness and flavor.

"Our collaboration with The Knickerbocker Hotel is in complete sync with the Nat Sherman brand and philosophy,” Executive Vice President of Nat Sherman and lineage to the brand William Sherman said. “[The hotel] is an iconic New York building with great history and impeccable style."

Guests enjoying the food and cocktails at St. Cloud, the property’s rooftop lounge, can also enjoy pairings recommended by Nat Sherman’s Vice President Michael Herklots. This combination of experts coming together is a rare treat, especially when one includes a tobacconist. It looks like it will help create a truly old-style elegance fused with the comforts of modernity.

As a cigar lover myself, the addition of the cigar lounge makes the hotel a must-visit when I'm in the city. And, in all honesty, swings my hotel choice in favor of the iconic property over most others. It's rare that tobacco gets a shot at the limelight these days, and The Knickerbocker just flooded an incredible brand with the spotlight.