Wall Street doesn’t usually conjure up images of comfort. If anything, the mere phrase makes us think of ringing bells, bond indexes and Leonardo DiCaprio on quaaludes, none of which feel especially relaxing. But the Wall Street Hotel does a tremendous job of tweaking what you may think about the buttoned-up Financial District, allowing yourself to loosen your collar and—gasp!—turn off from work for a bit.
Not that the boutique hotel has fully turned its back on the neighborhood’s banking bonafides: the 180-room accommodations stand on the site of the original Tontine Coffee House, the beaux-arts building that housed the O.G. New York Stock Exchange in the late 18th-century. (Hence the name of the hotel’s scenic rooftop, Bar Tontine.) Where stockbrokers once met to talk trade and transactions 200 years ago, now stylish travelers gather in the double-height, lobby-level Lounge on Pearl to gab over equally well-dressed oysters and brine-splashed martinis.
Speaking of bivalves, the historic space was transformed and opened as a hotel in 2022 by the Paspaleys, the family behind Australia’s oldest pearling company. Nods to that nacre past beautifully abound throughout the warmly luxurious property, from the rare pearl jewelry showcased in the lobby to the scallop-edged barstools in the lounge to the oyster-inspired watercolors that hang above the Frette-sheeted beds in each guest room.
Soothing soft blues and seafoam greens wash over the spacious staterooms—ranging in size from a comfortable 300-square-foot king to the expansive 800-square-foot Otto Suite, with connecting rooms available—a far more elegant maritime reference than your usual swashbuckling ropes and nautical stripes.
The plush velvet pillows, flickering fireplace, thoughtfully appointed minibar (along with treats, it’s stocked with custom-designed oyster-inspired gifts for sale, with proceeds benefiting the Billion Oyster Project’s ongoing efforts to restore the nearby New York Harbor) and deep soaking tub (complete with Le Labo products and heated bathroom floors) beckon you to turn on that OOTO message. But the Carnegie Suite I stayed in did also conveniently feature a writing desk, in case you choose to answer that work email during your stay. Not me, though: I was too busy diving into the depths of the raw-bar menu at the in-building brasserie La Marchande, from Michelin star-awarded chef Jean Fraser.
For a stay that glamorously honors the New York neighborhood around it while feeling like a transportive respite set far from the economic hustle and bustle of FiDi, let the comforts of the Wall Street Hotel wash over you.
Neighborhood
Located in the Financial District, the Wall Street Hotel is surrounded by historic buildings and popular attractions like Federal Hall, the South Street Seaport and the present-day New York Stock Exchange. The hotel’s proximity to the New York Harbor means that you’re a short walk to not only various subway lines but also several NYC ferries, in case you want to explore the Rockaways out in Queens or pop over to Staten Island during your stay.
Nearby
- The Tin Building: For satisfying any craving at Jean-Georges’ sprawling food hall
- Pier 17: For the most scenic concert of your life—everyone from Billie Eilish to an actual Beatle (hi Ringo!) have taken the stage there
- iPic Fulton Market: For a primo moviegoing experience with a chef-driven menu, cozy reclinable pods and freshly shaken cocktails.
Time Out tip
Having sleep troubles? The teched-out Great Pearl Suite on the 14th floor offers a personalized, restorative sleep experience featuring the Bryte Balance mattress.