New York, New YorkChelsea
Kimpton Hotel Eventi
Art-filled glass tower
Chelsea New York, New York
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
IHGArt-filled glass tower
Curated art installations fill the public spaces, giving this sleek high-rise the feel of an open, lively neighborhood hub.
What it’s good at
Listed
Art installations and leather couches anchor the lobby beneath floor-to-ceiling city views.
What they say
Also in AFAR.
this artsy, value-conscious hotel, occupying an entire Manhattan city block in the heart of Chelsea.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Madison Square Park is a five-minute walk east, and Herald Square's transit hub sits four blocks to the north.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows look straight out across the Chelsea skyline, letting morning light pour into the colorful bedrooms.
Back Bar
A woven rope sculpture hangs above communal tables, and the counter serves Laurent Tourondel small plates under glowing globe lights.
Restaurant
L’Amico
Twin copper-clad ovens turn out wood-fired pizzas and house pastas in a dining room opening onto Sixth Avenue.
At the table
Dinner at Skirt Steak brings grilled beef with unlimited hand-cut fries. Afterward, a rolling dessert cart arrives loaded with pies.
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Our shorthand
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.