The Maritime Hotel
Chelsea, Manhattan, New York
“Mid-century nautical clubhouse”
MICHELIN Guide
Vibe
An ocean-blue lobby anchored by a concrete fireplace and low Danish bookcases sets a playful, retro-nautical tone.
“Mid-century nautical clubhouse”
Teak-paneled cabin rooms feature built-in furnishings and oversized five-foot porthole windows facing west toward the Hudson.
Albert Ledner's 1966 National Maritime Union headquarters converted into hospitality with its original sloped facade intact.
Expansive subterranean nightlife venue TAO Downtown delivers multi-level dining and late-night drinks below street level.
In Chelsea directly across from Chelsea Market, steps from the High Line and Meatpacking nightlife.
Rooms
Teak-paneled cabin layouts feature built-in furnishings and oversized five-foot portholes framing westward views toward the Hudson River.
Backstory
Frank Lloyd Wright protégé Albert Ledner originally designed the 1966 building as headquarters for the National Maritime Union.
Eat & drink
Downstairs, TAO Downtown draws a high-energy crowd for pan-Asian plates and late-night cocktails across a sprawling, multi-level dining room.
The neighborhood
Chelsea Market sits directly across Ninth Avenue, with High Line access and Meatpacking District nightlife right around the corner.
“…all rooms face westward, looking over the Hudson and New Jersey through five-foot porthole windows. The rooms are compact, but well-designed, with built-in furniture…”
The app
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