Chelsea New York, New York
Opened
2025
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
FaenaTheatrical maximalist spectacle
Doormen in white tails open into a soaring cathedral lobby centered around a gilded spiral staircase beside the High Line.
“The lavish debut brings the brand’s trademark pageantry and seductive flair for the dramatic to New York.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Maximalist interiors feature Diego Gravinese murals, 24-karat gold leaf, and rich crimson velvet beneath twisting travertine towers.
Remarkable
Dedicated red-suited butlers manage garment pressing and custom requests alongside evening turndown with plush slippers.
Remarkable
A 17,000-square-foot subterranean sanctuary holds an authentic marble hammam, multi-temperature plunge pools, and South American healing rituals.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Forbes Travel Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
The building, by Bjarke Ingels Group, is eye-catching enough, and the entry is grand in a way that’s uncommon in the boutique-hotel era.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set directly along the High Line, the hotel sits steps from Chelsea art galleries and the waterfront Hudson River Greenway.
The rooms
Calmer than the public spaces, rooms feature blond timber, custom Carrara marble bathrooms with walk-in showers, and High Line views.
The pool and studio
Bring a swimsuit.
Striped chromatic mats furnish the movement studio, and a sunlit indoor lap pool sits beneath a blue ceiling.
The hammam and baths
A circular marble hammam centers on a turquoise stone slab, flanked by hydrotherapy pools beneath concentric illuminated ceilings.
The spa
Vibrant hanging ribbon installations welcome guests into the spa, where botanical relaxation lounges host South American herbal therapies.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Francis Mallmann cooks over open flames at La Boca, and The Living Room pours cocktails beneath radiating gold ceilings.
The guest rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, light wood finishes and white linens, creating a calming respite from the maximalist public spaces.
How it began
Following outposts in Buenos Aires and Miami Beach, Alan Faena brought his brand of art-infused theatrical hospitality to West Chelsea in 2025.
“Inside, the lobby unfolds like a mise-en-scène of opulence: leopard-print upholstery, red velvet banquettes, and burnished brass details.”
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.