Midtown South New York, New York
Renovated
2016
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
Beaux-Arts gallery revival
Eclectic communal lounges and sunlit lobby corners hum with live jazz sessions, intimate screenings, and an arts-club intimacy.
What it’s good at
Notable
Guestrooms pair handwoven Turkish patchwork rugs and plush velvet headboards with clean white-tiled bathrooms.
Notable
Original 1905 Beaux-Arts plaster ceiling mouldings and a preserved historic fireplace anchor the restored landmark shell.
Notable
Public spaces showcase curated New York contemporary artwork and street culture through partnerships with Gallery 151.
What they say
Also in Wallpaper*.
there’s a soft, barebones quality to the decor, with rooms relying mostly on texture to define the space’s pared down aesthetics.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tucked onto East 32nd Street, the location offers quiet boutique respite within walking distance of Flatiron dining, Koreatown, and subway lines.
The rooms
Calm residential quarters feature wood furniture, 300-thread count Frette linens, and cone lighting, with full soaking tubs in select layouts.
At the table
The lounge serves cocktails beneath sunburst chandeliers, and dinner is served surrounded by curated contemporary art.
How it began
Dating to 1905 as the historic Hotel Grand Union, the landmark structure preserves original plaster ceiling mouldings across its restored interior.
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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.