Washington Heights New York, New York
Renovated
2022
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
Chromatic uptown outpost
Stacked glazed ceramic brick volumes rise over Washington Heights, where the lobby pairs Dominican art with chandeliers fashioned from salon curlers.
“Inside, the color palette is richer—hallways are moody blue, with dim lights that create a vibey atmosphere.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Stacked glazed ceramic brick volumes by MVRDV open into bedrooms with vibrant, block-matched monochromatic subway-tiled bathrooms.
Notable
El Patio courtyard hosts lively Domino Tuesdays alongside cocktails and community pop-ups from local neighborhood businesses.
Notable
Uptown Dominican hospitality shapes the experience, featuring Santo Domingo recipes at Jalao and neighborhood-sourced salon curler chandeliers.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
The spaces are highly efficient thanks to their modular modern furniture, and the views over this largely low-rise district are expansive.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along Amsterdam Avenue in Little Dominican Republic, the address offers easy access to Washington Heights bodegas, parks, and subway lines.
The rooms
Pared-back bedrooms feature warm wood accents and retro radio speakers, leading into vibrant bathrooms tiled in saturated primary colors.
The gym
- Gym
- 24-hour on-site modern fitness center.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
El Patio
Enclosed by the colorful ceramic tower, this 8,000-square-foot garden courtyard welcomes open-air dining and live music.
Its interiors, designed by Workshop/APD, complement the building’s exterior by pairing brightly coloured bathrooms with more muted furnishings to create a serene reprieve.
Restaurant
Jalao NYC
Santo Domingo dishes like pecao frito and braised goat anchor the dining room beneath a bright red flamboyant tree.
At the table
The illuminated lobby bar pours espresso and serves pastries by day before transitioning to evening cocktails.
How it began
Conceived as a vertical village, the stacked design breaks a twenty-three-story footprint into colorful blocks mirroring the scale of neighborhood storefronts.
“In the shadow of the George Washington Bridge, this new-build high-rise looks like a stack of colorful blocks, with 221 guest rooms...”
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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.