New York, New YorkWilliamsburg
The Penny Hotel Williamsburg
Creative Williamsburg outpost
Williamsburg New York, New York
Renovated
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
Creative Williamsburg outpost
Rotating local artwork and lush greenery fill the ground-floor gallery lounge, where guests and neighbors gather over complimentary morning coffee.
“Rooms throughout Penny Williamsburg are stylish and comfortable, with exposed concrete ceilings, hardwood floors, farmhouse sinks, plush settees and armchairs.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Verdant landscaping cascades across the facade, complementing exposed concrete ceilings, hardwood floors, and compact apartment-style kitchenettes.
Notable
Rooftop venue elNico pairs skyline views and DJ sessions with agave cocktails, drawing neighborhood locals and guests.
Notable
Community art organisations LAND Gallery and Pure Vision curate rotating artwork alongside literature from Strand Bookstore.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
the classic North Brooklyn apartment, but done properly: rooms include kitchenettes, hardwood floors, and a carefully curated selection of artworks and art books.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Tucked along North 8th Street, the hotel sits a short walk from McCarren Park and the Lorimer Street subway station.
The rooms
Apartment-style studios feature exposed concrete ceilings, hardwood floors, compact kitchenettes, pour-over kettles, and mini libraries of curated art books.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
elNico
The eleventh-floor restaurant serves modern Mexican dishes and agave cocktails across a plant-filled greenhouse and open-air skyline terrace.
How it began
Named in honor of the founder's pet Chihuahua, this creative hybrid building also provides residential housing for Bard College graduate art students.
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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.