Williamsburg New York, New York
Opened
2016
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Social WellnessOutside the door
Cantilevered skyline eyrie
The cantilevered white truss tower draws locals and guests to its elevated fourth-floor park, bustling pool deck, and panoramic rooftop.
“The room designs are sleek and modern, warmed with a few random pops of color sourced from local Brooklyn artists.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A sculptural white truss facade frames monochrome guestrooms with floor-to-ceiling glass and local Brooklyn artworks.
Remarkable
The twenty-second-floor rooftop cocktail bar Westlight and the elevated Vale Park lawn draw lively neighborhood crowds.
Notable
A sixty-foot heated outdoor terrace pool pairs with seasonal Scandinavian barrel saunas and red cedar hot tubs.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
…Williamsburg’s finally got the modern-luxe boutique hotel it was always destined to have.
“locally designed artworks greet guests in each of the 183 rooms, as do luxe Frette linens, floor-to-ceiling windows, and wraparound balconies…”
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set in North Williamsburg near the waterfront, surrounded by indie galleries, vintage boutiques, craft cocktail spots, and open parkland.
The rooms
Every room features a private furnished balcony, with floor-to-ceiling glass framing views across Brooklyn and the East River to Manhattan.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 60-foot heated pool stretches across the fourth-floor terrace, lined with daybeds and cabanas.
The barrel saunas
In colder months, red cedar hot tubs and panoramic barrel saunas open on the terrace deck.
The gym
The 24-hour gym includes Freemotion cardio machines, cable stations, and free weights along mirrored walls.
Dogs stay too.
Bar
Westlight
The twenty-second-floor cocktail lounge looks across the East River and Manhattan skyline through wraparound glass.
every room has one — as well as Vale Park, a 15,000-square-foot public green space atop the hotel’s roof that invites you to linger
At the table
Downstairs, Leuca serves wood-fired Southern Italian dishes, and Little Fino pours espresso and evening spritzes.
How it began
The hotel takes its name from nineteenth-century Brooklynite William Vale, whose historic property boundaries originally encompassed the Williamsburg site.
“the hotel has decorated the property with a gallery-worthy collection of art, including a site-specific work by local artist Marela Zacarias.”
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Our shorthand
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.