The Renwick, New York

The Renwick - A historic 1920s boutique hotel in Midtown Manhattan with art-inspired studios and wood-fired dining

Located between Park and Lexington Avenues in Murray Hill, this 4-star New York City hotel occupies an iconic 1920s brick building that once housed artists and writers like Steinbeck and Fitzgerald. The 173 residential-style rooms feature art-inspired elements including easel-style TV stands, workbench-style desks, and black-and-white skyline drapes. The property maintains a 24-hour fitness center, business center, and front desk. Bedford & Co restaurant serves dishes cooked over a wood-fired grill using local ingredients, while the Writers Cocktail Collection offers drinks named after legendary authors. The Renwick stands just 1312.3 ft from Grand Central Terminal, with the Empire State Building, Bryant Park, and Fifth Avenue shopping all within 15 minutes walking distance. The hotel's position between the Chrysler and Empire State buildings provides easy access to Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and the United Nations Building.

Pros

Historic building with preserved artistic heritage and literary connections

Wood-fired restaurant drawing locals and after-work crowds

Murray Hill location surrounded by cafés and bars

Writers-themed cocktail menu celebrating the property's creative past

Cons

Bathrooms are compact with small sinks

9.5 miles distance from LaGuardia Airport