Fodor's Expert Review Refinery Hotel
63 W. 38th St., New York, New York, 10018, USA Fodor's Choice
Set in a former hat factory, this hotel has a gorgeous year-round rooftop with skyline views, impressively spacious rooms, and several buzzing bars and restaurants. Rooms have oak floors, 12-foot loft-style ceilings, and custom writing desks inspired by early-1900s sewing machines. Winnie's, the lobby bar, is named after a New York figure who ran a bustling "tea" salon during Prohibition—expect live jazz and piano performances here on weeknights. The rooftop has three distinct spaces in which to hang out, regardless of the weather: a terrace, a patio with a retractable glass roof, and an indoor lounge with fireplace—all under the shadow of the Empire State Building. Parker & Quinn, on the ground floor, is a retro-inspired restaurant with Prohibition-era cocktails and hearty meals.
PROS
- lots of character and lovely, detailed design
- rooftop lounge with great views
- excellent bars and restaurant
CONS
- limited dining and nightlife options nearby
- the lobby gets crowded with people heading to the rooftop
- service can be a bit inconsistent
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Rate Includes: No Meals