New York, New YorkFinancial District
Gild Hall, A Thompson Hotel
Aspen-inspired downtown den
Financial District New York, New York
Renovated
2016
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
HyattAspen-inspired downtown den
Tufted leather sofas, a faux antler chandelier, and a two-story library lounge bring warm Aspen lodge character to Lower Manhattan.
“In an area known for towering skyscrapers and stiffly suited business set, Gild Hall, A Thompson Hotel provides New York City denizens and visitors alike with a cozy retreat.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Flannel drapery, tufted camel leather headboards, and antler chandeliers bring an Aspen country house aesthetic downtown.
Notable
Custom Sferra bed linens, plush Frette bathrobes, and marble bathrooms provide refined in-room comfort on Gold Street.
Notable
Mezzanine wine bar La Soffitta gathers after-work crowds over Italian vintages, leather banquettes, and a dartboard.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
this place is full of character, right down to the split-level library and champagne bar, complete with fully-functioning books
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tucked along narrow Gold Street, the hotel sits two blocks from Wall Street and steps from the Fulton Street transit hub.
The rooms
Dark wood trim, flannel drapery, and tufted leather headboards accent the rooms, paired with marble bath floors and custom lounge seating.
The gym
- Gym
- 24-hour fitness studio equipped with cardio machines and weights, plus complimentary Pure Cycles cruiser loaner bikes.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Felice Ristorante & Wine Bar
Tuscan dishes and Italian wines are served beneath rope-wrapped demijohn chandeliers and warm wood paneling.
Bar
La Soffitta
Tucked on the mezzanine, this 35-seat lounge pairs curated vintages with deep burgundy leather banquettes and candlelit marble tables.
How it began
Taking over the former Wall Street District Hotel in 2008, the property traded financial minimalism for rustic country lodge styling.
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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.