Gansevoort Meatpacking District

The first thing that strikes you as you approach the Hotel Gansevoort Meatpacking District is its location: right in the heart of the MePa. The hotel is the centerpiece of the neighborhood, the timeless dame of an ever-changing and evolving nabe, having opened its doors in 2004 when the area began to become the chic destination for city partygoers that it is today. The lobby has a sleek design (to be honest, everything about a Gansevoort property screams sleek), with floor-to-ceiling leather ropes that create a canopy, red suede and black leather chairs, and a pool table in the middle of the seating area—the perfect scene for a hotel you'd expect to be busy.

The minimal and modern décor in the rooms, like on Park Avenue South, is offset by the colorful and vibrant photographs and paintings on the walls. The Plunge Rooftop Bar + Lounge, where you will find the 45-foot heated outdoor pool open year-round, is the hotel's main focus—and by focus, I mean the part of the hotel that is a must-see for any visitor. The indoor loft has 20-foot ceilings and 360-degree views of the city, making it ideal for a nightcap and a dip in the pool. The ground floor is home to Chester, an American restaurant with al fresco dining where you can people watch all day and night. With a valet service, fully-equipped gym, pet program, and even a Prieto Select hair studio and Exhale Spa on-site, you may not need to leave the hotel.

The Hotel Gansevoort Meatpacking is situated on the cobblestone corner of Ninth Avenue and 13th Street, just a few blocks from the West Side Highway and a short walk from the A, C, E, and L subway lines at 14th Street and Eighth Avenue. Because the MePa is small, you can take a leisurely scenic stroll to the neighboring neighborhoods of Chelsea and the West Village.

Google Rating: 4.2/5.0
Address: 18 9th AveNew York10014
Contact: 212-206-6700
Website: gansevoorthotelgroup.com