Although it’s on an unlovely street alongside Port Authority, this new hotel has much to recommend it. Distrikt’s subtle Manhattan theme (the "k" is a nod to the city’s original Dutch settlers) is conceptual. Each of the 31 guest floors is named after one of ten beloved ’hoods (Harlem, Soho, Chelsea, etc) and a backlit photo collage created by local artist Chris Rubino adorns the hallways; smaller framed versions liven up the rooms, which are otherwise coolly neutral, with luxury features such as Frette linens and marble in the bathrooms. Request a higher floor for Hudson River or Times Square views—the rates rise accordingly. A 14-foot "living wall" representing Central Park anchors the lobby, but what really impresses is the three big iMacs equipped with free Wi-Fi for guest use. Rooms: 155.
Photographs by Imogen Brown "There are grids everywhere here," says Distrikt GM Jennifer Rota, citing the Manhattan street layout as a key inspiration. The leather headboards are one such example; others can be found on the marble floors and in tile columns in the lobby.
Photographs by Imogen Brown "There are grids everywhere here," says Distrikt GM Jennifer Rota, citing the Manhattan street layout as a key inspiration. The leather headboards are one such example; others can be found on the marble floors and in tile columns in the lobby.
A wooden map of Manhattan wraps around the lobby reception desk.
A wooden map of Manhattan wraps around the lobby reception desk.
Even the bathroom decor takes its cues from New York: The tile in each shower stall is placed in the same gridded style as the tiles in subway stations (minus the grime, of course).
Even the bathroom decor takes its cues from New York: The tile in each shower stall is placed in the same gridded style as the tiles in subway stations (minus the grime, of course).
Each room includes a small, framed piece of Rubino's master collage. This hot-pink slice, featuring signage for the Holland Tunnel, represents Tribeca.
Each room includes a small, framed piece of Rubino's master collage. This hot-pink slice, featuring signage for the Holland Tunnel, represents Tribeca.
Frette linens and Ecru bath products lend a minimalist but luxe touch.
Frette linens and Ecru bath products lend a minimalist but luxe touch.
A New York-y take on the DO NOT DISTURB sign.
A New York-y take on the DO NOT DISTURB sign.
The hotel's Collage Bistro is an eatery by day and a bar at night. The menu will include NYC-themed speciality cocktails and New York--brewed beers.
The hotel's Collage Bistro is an eatery by day and a bar at night. The menu will include NYC-themed speciality cocktails and New York--brewed beers.
Time Out says
Details
- Address
- 342 W 40th St
- New York
- 10018
- Cross street:
- between Eighth and Ninth Aves
- Transport:
- Subway: A, C, E to 42nd St–Port Authority
- Price:
- $199–$509 double. AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, V
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