Greenpoint New York, New York
Renovated
2017
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
Converted workshop lofts
Vintage Checker cabs wait at the curb, and original murals by local artist Kip Jacobs animate the bright, lofted lobby.
“Matching the borough’s industrial heritage, the Box House Hotel was thoughtfully fashioned from the bones of a former doors-and-windows manufacturing facility.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Converted factory lofts featuring exposed structural beams, hardwood flooring, antique curios, and custom murals by Kip Jacobs.
Notable
A former doors-and-windows factory converted into loft accommodations while preserving original exterior masonry and industrial framework.
Notable
Restored vintage Checker cabs ferry guests around Greenpoint and across the Pulaski Bridge to subway connections.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
The inside is just as true to form. The sunny, high-ceilinged rooms are fitted with large kitchenettes, dishware and all.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Set on a quiet industrial lane near Newtown Creek, with the Pulaski Bridge offering a quick link into Queens.
The rooms
High factory windows and hardwood oak floors frame apartment-scale lofts, fitted with full kitchens and curated antique curios.
The gym and sauna
Vintage mirrors line the fitness room, and guests have access to a dry heat sauna and steam shower.
Restaurant
The Brooklyn Lantern
The bistro serves seasonal American comfort food and craft cocktails in a dining room lined with arched factory windows.
At the table
The glass-enclosed rooftop bar serves drinks against wraparound views of the Midtown Manhattan skyline.
How it began
The property was converted from an early 20th-century door and window manufacturing plant, topped with a modern four-story addition.
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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.