In the city that never sleeps, every season is a joy, but summer has a special allure. Yes, it can get pretty toasty, especially if you venture into the subway, but blue skies for perfect backdrops, lazing in parks and long evenings more than compensate . Even after multiple visits, New York remains a thrilling destination like few others, filled with classic haunts and spots you’ll want to return to.
Naturally there’s also always something new to check out, whether you’re sleeping or eating, watching or visiting. One of the newest places to lay your head comes with the Warren Street Hotel in the heart of Tribeca, the third property in the city from hip British brand Firmdale Hotels. From the off, it’s a bold explosion of colour and vibrancy, starting with a striking blue exterior.
Designer Kit Kemp has filled it with fabrics, reflecting the neighbourhood’s history as a textile hub, while the hotel’s 69 rooms and suites are a jewel box of treasures, from record players to eclectic artwork, upholstered furniture to elegant tableware. We loved the Garden Suite, an exquisitely designed one-off with its own lush and expansive garden, perfect for catching summer rays or evening aperitifs. By New York standards, it’s also one of the most generously sized suites we’ve seen, coming in at more than 800 square ft.
The hotel’s bar and restaurant has quickly become a local go-to, while breakfasts show British touches such as the option of HP sauce in addition to ketchup.