Gothic seminary lodgings
Gas lamps illuminate the red-brick courtyard, where locals sip espresso beneath the arches of an 1895 Collegiate Gothic cloister.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Interiors styled with antique Persian rugs, curated Brimfield market furniture, decorative fireplaces, and 1930s rotary phones.
Remarkable
An 1895 Collegiate Gothic seminary building featuring red brick façades, gas lamps, and private cloistered grounds.
Notable
A leafy courtyard and lobby cafe where neighborhood regulars gather over morning espresso and evening cocktails.
What they say
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stay at West Chelsea’s High Line Hotel, a gothic red brick building built in 1895 as a Collegiate Gothic Seminary.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The High Line's 20th Street stairs sit directly across Tenth Avenue, leading into elevated gardens and West Chelsea's gallery district.
The rooms
Original pine floors and antique Persian rugs anchor high-ceilinged spaces styled with working rotary phones, vintage typewriters, and garden views.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Intelligentsia pours specialty brews over a custom zinc counter, and seasonal cocktails move out to the leafy courtyard.
How it began
Clement Clarke Moore, author of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, grew apples on this land before donating it for seminary dormitories.
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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.