There's no shortage of designer hotels inward New York City, but it seems at that spot is ever infinite for i more. Especially when it is every bit unique every bit Chelsea's novel boutique High Line Hotel.
It may make got exclusively merely opened, but the cluster of red-brick buildings spanning a whole block on Manhattan's tenth Avenue are a local landmark, giving a long-established experience to the hotel.
The interior is a far vociferation from its master copy purpose every bit pupil housing for the General Theological Seminary though. Guests are checked inward almost seamlessly yesteryear iPad, too whisked yesteryear the Intelligentia cafe too courtyard on the Blue Planet degree to i of the lx rooms above.
The high life: The rooms at the High Line Hotel are generously-sized yesteryear New York standards, too interiors are a far vociferation from the building's master copy purpose every bit pupil housing for the General Theological Seminary.
Unique decor: Carefully-chosen antique slice of furniture pays tribute to the historic menstruum of the building, offset yesteryear one-off pieces made locally that play on architectural quirks inward each room
And each is highly individual. Yes, at that spot are the luxury linens too large TVs that i would await from a five-star property, but what saves it from becoming the typical identikit luxury hotel room is the decor.
Carefully-chosen antique slice of furniture pays tribute to the historic menstruum of the building, offset yesteryear one-off pieces made locally that play on architectural quirks inward each room. We loved, for example, how i low-ceilinged spot inward an upper room was transformed into a writing nook consummate amongst vintage desk, mini library too sensational views.
Well-received: Guests are checked inward almost seamlessly yesteryear iPad, too whisked yesteryear the Intelligentsia cafe too courtyard on the Blue Planet degree to i of the lx rooms above
Historic: The hotel sits on reason that was i time the estate of Clement Clarke Moore (named 'Chelsea' subsequently the London infirmary for veterans). The orchards on his reason are said to make got inspired the 'Big Apple' nickname
Indeed, every particular inward the room boasts both cast too function. That antique telephone yesteryear the bed is no mere ornament. Pick it up, too you'll genuinely listen a dialling tone. You remove non fearfulness using it either - guests tin give notice brand gratuitous telephone calls to anywhere inward the world.
The antique embosser on the desk, too, allows guests to postage stamp letterpress motifs on their stationery (hours of fun), piece the 'minibar' is different whatever we've seen: beers, salamis too cheeses made yesteryear local artisans across the East River inward Brooklyn, too all the ingredients you'll remove to milk shiver your ain cocktails.
Buzzing amongst activity: There is an Intelligentsia snack too java truck inward the front end courtyard
The hotel describes itself every bit an 'urban sanctuary' - too it is sure a peaceful spot. Perhaps the antithesis of The City That Never Sleeps, i mightiness think. But inward fact, the hotel is to a greater extent than a component subdivision of New York's history than i realises.
WHAT TO DO IN CHELSEA
Go for a walk along the High Line: Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 green on a disused railway that runs from the Meatpacking District to the northern reaches of Chelsea, the High Line has locomote i of the city's most pop attractions. Check out the views across the Hudson of New Bailiwick of Jersey - particularly beautiful at sunset.
Visit Chelsea Market: Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 Mecca for foodies, this serial of tunnels was formerly the National Biscuit Factory bakery. Today it is abode to some of the city's favourite artisan suppliers. Popular stops to catch a seize amongst teeth include Lobster Place, Fat Witch Bakery too One Lucky Duck.
Check out the local galleries: Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 stroll some 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd too 24th streets volition run into yous accept inward the Gagosian, Paul Kasmin, Pace Gallery, Luhring Augustine, Mary Boone Gallery, Paula Cooper Gallery, David Zwirner too Jack Shainman Gallery.
The buildings sit down on reason that was formerly the province estate of academic Clement Clarke Moore. He named it 'Chelsea' subsequently the London infirmary for nation of war veterans, too the apple tree orchards on his reason are believed to make got inspired the 'Big Apple' nickname.
Clarke Moore, who famously wrote Twas the Night Before Christmas, donated i of those orchards to the Episcopal diocese inward 1817. The electrical current edifice dates from 1895.
But for all its history, the High Line Hotel definitely doesn't make got a touristy feel. It is probable to appeal to a to a greater extent than literary too artistic crowd who shy away from the political party scene at the nearby Standard too Dream Downtown.
What volition brand the High Line Hotel a pop hangout amongst non-tourists though, is the Intelligentsia java store on the Blue Planet level. It is the Chicago-based chain's kickoff East Coast outpost - too java obsessives remove piddling invitation to wax lyrical nearly it.
Already it buzzes amongst activity, too when cocktails too small-scale plates are served inward the front end courtyard, it is probable to live on to a greater extent than pop still.
Rooms at the High Line Hotel start from $400 (£250) a night.
Hotel Information:
The Standard, High Line
848 Washington at 13th Street, New York 10014
Phone: (212) 645-4646
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