Talk about a sweet spot. How’s this for a perch to watch the Jets and Giants today?
Keep dreaming – it’ll be two more seasons before this swanky clubhouse for luxury-suite loungers is slated to open in the teams’ new $1.3 billion stadium. With a massive floor-to-ceiling window facing the field, plush couches, hardwood floors, a fireplace and snacks prepared by celebrity chefs, it’s tough to beat.
The Commissioner’s Club – complete with massive plasma TVs showing the game and individual plasma screens hooked up to the Internet – will be accessible to owners of 20 select luxury suites and their visitors.
The stadium will sport 175 suites in total, and 50 have already been sold. They are being offered first to the current 117 suite owners at Giants Stadium.
The best suites will go for more than $1 million. They start at $270,000.
“The response has really been overwhelming,” said Mark Bingham, the stadium’s vice president of premium partnerships.
The suites were designed by famed architect David Rockwell and will feature modern furnishings, indoor and outdoor seating, huge windows facing the field, Wi-Fi capability, wet bars and five plasma TV screens, all with DirecTV access.
“Fans can watch, not only the Jets or Giants game, but all other relevant games on at that time,” Bingham said.
The suites will come with full waitress service and parking spots adjacent to the stadium. Some include cooking facilities so the food can be prepared in the room. Celebrity chefs will be available for personal appearances.
Buyers get their suites for all Jets and Giants home games – 16 games every year.
While the new stadium sells off its suites, it’s still looking for a name.
“They are still speaking to potential naming-rights partners,” a spokeswoman said.