The Maritime Hotel
363 West 16th Street, New York City, NY, USA
Neighborhood: Manhattan - Meatpacking District
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The Maritime Hotel was designed in 1966 for the National Maritime Union; hence its name, and its nautical theme. Today it is one of New York’s hipster hangouts, owing as much to its location (just off the Meatpacking District) as to the charms of the hotel itself.
This is not a traditional hotel, by any stretch — all rooms face westward, looking over the Hudson and New Jersey through five-foot porthole windows. The rooms are compact, but well-designed, with built-in furniture, so that all the necessities (storage space, work desk, flat-screen TV) easily fit into the tiny space, and wireless internet, naturally, takes no space at all. The décor almost borders on kitsch, but is actually quite charming, if one accepts the ship's cabin conceit in all its wood-paneled glory.
The real action, of course, is in the public spaces, from the parade of models and actors in the lobby to La Bottega, the Italian bistro with its 10,000-square-foot terrace — the largest outdoor space in any New York hotel. And Midtown’s glamorous Asian bistro Tao has taken over the hotel’s enormous subterranean space.
Not just a boutique, not quite a luxury hotel, the Maritime occupies a middle ground all its own, with a level of service a bit higher than one would find at a flashier nightclub hotel. The neighborhood is one of the new centers of New York nightlife, and the Maritime benefits from its downtown location; most New York hotels are in stodgy Midtown or the stuffy Upper East or West sides. One important fact: each room has, without exception, one queen bed — so travelers in need of twins must look elsewhere. But if you are on your own, or don’t mind getting close to your companion, this is a fine hotel for mixing comfort and cool.
- 125 Rooms
- Style: Modern Design
- Atmosphere: Happening
- 90 Guest Reviews
- The Maritime Hotel
- 363 West 16th Street
- New York City, NY, USA
- Neighborhood: Manhattan - Meatpacking District
Hotel amenities and services
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- Bar
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Business center
- Central air conditioning
- Free wi-fi
- Luggage storage
- Pets allowed (charges apply)
- Restaurant
- Self service parking (charges apply)
- Spa treatments (on request)
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90 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- avelino
- Stayed June 2011
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
service and food quality
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Linda
- Stayed July 2011
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Great location on the edge of the Meatpacking District, across the street from the Chelsea Market and a block from the Highline. Room was very comfortable; bathroom was compact but modern with a very good walk-in shower. Loved the free WiFi in all rooms. Very good value for the price.
What the hotel could do better:
Walls are a bit thin. We could hear our neighbors' conversations clearly.
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- Robert
- Stayed March 2011
- Rating: Fair
What I liked:
Great location, well appointed, and good staff and service
What the hotel could do better:
We were without hot water and drinkable water in the hotel for one the two days of our stay.
