Hotel Alameda, Highline, New York

Hotel Alameda, Highline - A design-forward New York City hotel with Japanese-inspired rooms and rooftop dining

Located in Manhattan's Chelsea district, Hotel Alameda, Highline occupies a prime spot between the High Line and Hudson Yards. This 4-star property features 56 rooms and suites with Japanese ryokan-inspired design, including concrete floors, platform beds, and Carrera marble bathrooms. Each accommodation comes equipped with Le Labo bath products, denim robes, felt slippers, and in-room iPads for controlling music and ordering room service. The hotel houses two restaurants, a coffee shop, and multiple bars including Bar Americano with its Euro-techno atmosphere and concrete aesthetics. Two outdoor decks provide views of the city and Hudson River, while a bi-level patio offers al fresco dining. The Alameda sits 0.5 miles from the 23rd Street/7th Avenue subway station, with the C and E lines providing direct access to Penn Station. Notable landmarks within walking distance include Chelsea Market (0.5 miles), Madison Square Garden (0.5 miles), and the Whitney Museum of American Art (1 mile).

Pros

Japanese ryokan-inspired rooms feature automated blackout blinds and current issues of Time Out New York

Two outdoor decks overlook the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline

Weekend brunch includes live music performances

Shares a block with the McKittrick Hotel's immersive theatre

Cons

12.5 miles distance from LaGuardia Airport

Rooms offer limited square footage