Chelsea New York, New York
Renovated
2016
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
Mid-century nautical cabin
An ocean-blue lobby anchored by a concrete fireplace and low Danish bookcases sets a playful, retro-nautical tone.
“The lobby has a 16th-century stone fireplace, sofas upholstered with sketches of New York City subway scenes, and a mural by Stefano Castronovo”
What it’s good at
Notable
Built-in teak furnishings and five-foot circular porthole windows evoke mid-century ocean liner cabins in every westward-facing room.
Notable
Albert Ledner's 1966 National Maritime Union headquarters endures through its scalloped white facade and porthole architecture.
Notable
Subterranean TAO Downtown draws energetic evening crowds, while the fireplace-lit lobby lounge offers cozy seating for drinks.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
all rooms face westward, looking over the Hudson and New Jersey through five-foot porthole windows.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Chelsea Market sits directly across Ninth Avenue, with High Line access and Meatpacking District nightlife steps away.
The rooms
Teak-paneled cabin layouts feature custom built-in furnishings and five-foot portholes framing westward views toward the Hudson River.
The gym
- Gym
- 24-hour on-site fitness centre with cardio equipment, free weights, and complimentary cruiser bicycles for guest use.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
TAO Downtown
Stepped dining platforms cascade through the subterranean hall, centered on a towering illuminated Quan Yin statue.
The informal hipness of the South Seas–inspired lobby serves as a welcome counterpoint to the preening and posing endemic to most high-style hotels.
At the table
Catch Steak serves curated cuts and seafood in a coffered dining room and out on the garden patio.
How it began
The 1966 scalloped building was originally conceived as a headquarters and training facility for the National Maritime Union.
Good to know
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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.