Hotel Chelsea

A decade-long renovation ended with less fanfare than it merited when Hotel Chelsea finally reopened in March 2023. The property famously housed the likes of Patti Smith, Robert Mapplethorpe, Jackson Pollock, and Andy Warhol during the 1960s and 70s, who paid as little as 55 USD per week and stayed for months at a time. Rooms now cost decidedly more but retain a louche charm, ranging from cosy doubles to generous quarters with kitchenettes, which are suited for longer stays. Progressive art pays homage to the hotel’s creative past, with paintings by former guests hung throughout. Sip on cocktails and try the pan con tomate at the Spanish-inspired ground floor restaurant, El Quijote – just don’t forget to make a reservation well in advance.\nhotelchelsea.com