The William Vale

The views are at the center of everything at William Vale. No matter where you are, they are beautiful and essentially impossible to avoid. On any floor, a wall of solid glass and the vast expanse of Brooklyn greet you as you exit the elevator. You can unwind on a personal balcony after entering your room through a short passageway and watching the tiny, ant-like New Yorkers below (yes, every single room in the hotel has a balcony.) In addition, the hotel's present focal point, Westlight, a rooftop bar on the 22nd floor, provides an incredible view of the New York cityscape that can cause you to pause and take a second look. The pub offers free bright-yellow observation glasses just in case you manage to miss it.

The sleek, contemporary building was naturally raised so high to get those enviable views that it occasionally looks like an alien ship hovering over trendy Williamsburg. However, these guests appear to arrive in peace based on the Frette linens and L'Occitane de Provence products in each room. An elevated 15,000 square foot green space (also known as Vale Park) that you may explore, a 60-foot outdoor pool (the longest in New York), and the hotel's signature restaurant Leuca, a Southern Italian eatery by Andrew Carmellini, will all be benefits of staying at the month-old establishment.

The hotel is perfectly positioned for taking advantage of the best North Brooklyn has to offer. The Brooklyn Brewery is right across the street, Bedford Avenue's shops and eateries are only a short stroll away, and McCarren Park is directly across the street. The massive club Output is just a few blocks south if you don't need to run back to your cozy beds right away. In fact, many of the balconies in the room are where you can hear the loud music playing in the venue. One of the few occasions throughout your stay when you might want to turn your attention away from the outside world, shutting the soundproof balcony door immediately solves that issue.

TripAdvisor Rating: 4.5/5.0
Address: 111 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Phone: +1 (718) 631-8400
Website: www.thewilliamvale.com