Must see hotels in West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

Straddling the High Line, this unique hotel welcomes guests with an upside-down sign, a canary-yellow revolving door and a giant gumball machine in the…

Serenity is assured during a stay at this neo-Gothic building, built in 1885 as the General Theological Seminary (which is still functioning in a building…

Old-world Parisian style meets modern amenities at this stunning hotel located in a renovated historic building a block away from Washington Square Park…

This porthole-dotted white tower has been transformed into a high-end marine-themed inn by a hip team of architects. It feels like a plush Love Boat…

Boasting a great location in the West Village, these two red-brick, landmark town houses were built in 1841 and later became the city’s first gay inn…

Friendly and simple, this 20-room gay inn is tidy but a bit worn. Most rooms have small walk-in closets (with a small TV and refrigerator) and sinks. When…

The Dream Downtown is a looming behemoth that sinks its circle-themed footprint deep in the heart of Chelsea. The metallic facade is punctuated by…

The Jane’s 50-sq-ft rooms are undeniably snug, but if you have the sea in your blood, check into this renovated red-brick gem, built for mariners in 1908 …

Housed in a lone 19th-century, five-story town house with exposed brick and wood floors, this 12-room B&B on busy 23rd St is a Chelsea gem. Bought in 1998…

Coated in zinc-colored panels, the 14-floor Gansevoort has been a swank pioneer of the Meatpacking District since it opened in 2004. All 186 rooms and 21…

With its five walk-up floors coded to the rainbow flag, the 26-room Chelsea Pines is serious gay-and-lesbian central, but guests of all stripes are…

Formerly known as the Jade Hotel, the Walker Hotel has retained much of the charm of the beloved boutique hotel. There is an art-deco touch to everything…

With an incredible location in the heart of Chelsea, friendly staff and a rooftop bar to boot, the GEM is one of the better reasonably priced options…

Occupying some serious real estate in the desirable Chelsea neighborhood, this old bastion of backpackerdom is a good pick if location ranks at the top of…