Why e-book?
Book for a design-forward keep that feels each transportive and unmistakably New York. Faena New York interprets the lodge model’s signature mix of artwork, glamour, and manufacturing into Manhattan kind, rising alongside the High Line in West Chelsea.
Set the scene
Arrival at Faena New York feels cinematic: Doormen in high hats open the doorways with the timing of a curtain rise. Inside, the foyer unfolds like a mise-en-scène of opulence: leopard-print upholstery, pink velvet banquettes, and burnished brass particulars. A sand-toned spiral staircase arcs upward beside a large-scale mural by Argentine artist Diego Gravinese—it is surrealist imagery of leopards, celestial varieties, and mythic symbolism.
Check-in occurs seated in a room adorned in pink and cheetah print, sipping on chilled Faena-branded water bottles. What seems compact at first quickly reveals itself via cozy corners, hidden lounges, and terraces that unfold over the town. There’s a excessive likelihood of assembly the night time’s jazzy performers wearing sequins within the elevator, or operating into the Michelin-star chef casually strolling across the property.
The backstory
Faena New York occupies the East Tower of One High Line—a sculptural work by Bjarke Ingels Group whose twisting geometric design catches daylight like a prism. The constructing itself turns into a body for founder Alan Faena’s imaginative and prescient of cultural, visible, and emotional immersion. Inside, it’s all curved corridors and mirrored surfaces. In reality, Alan Faena’s properties have all the time embodied the thought of being a “total work of art” the place tradition, intentional design, and hospitality merge. From Buenos Aires to Miami Beach, his tasks have outlined a brand new sense of theatrical luxurious. (I’ve seen so myself on this property in addition to the gorgeous Miami location, decked out in maximalism on South Beach.)
Beyond the lodge itself, Faena Art—the model’s nonprofit basis—anchors this cultural ethos. Since its founding in 2011, it has commissioned avant-garde works that mix artwork, interplay, science, and social dialogue. At Faena New York, that spirit animates the property, with installations, performances, and occasions that flip its New York constructing right into a residing gallery.
The rooms
The 120 rooms and suites are designed by Alan Faena alongside the Faena Design Team and Peter Mikic Studios. Each one expresses the model’s creative coronary heart—fabulous animal printed motifs, sculptural lighting, marble bathtubs—via a distinctly Manhattan lens. Floor-to-ceiling home windows body cinematic views of the Hudson River, the High Line, and the Empire State Building. There’s intention behind the supplies—velvet, marble, lacquer, silk—which offer a singular depth and rhythm to the house. My guestroom was a spacious signature nook room suite with a comfy window-facing mattress; a great deal of closet and cupboard space; and a moody, spa-inspired lavatory with Faena’s signature Carrara marble tilework, a walk-in bathe, a twin self-importance, and a soaking tub.
Accommodations vary from customary visitor rooms—basic king, deluxe king, basic two queen, signature double queen, and High Line King Room—to posh suites. Select suites function non-public terraces suspended above Chelsea’s architectural grid, glowing within the morning mild over the river and the twilight glow over the skyline. One of probably the most ritzy is the two-story Faena Suite, with three king bedrooms, a child grand piano, and a landscaped terrace that sweeps from the Hudson to Midtown. It appears like a recent penthouse designed for each repose and spectacle.
Food & beverage
At floor stage, famend chef Francis Mallmann’s La Boca restaurant pays homage to Faena’s Argentine roots. The eating room is daring but romantic—handcrafted chandeliers, deep crimson upholstery, and a theatrical open kitchen the place wooden fireplace meets fantastic eating. Mornings hum with espresso and quiet dialog whereas evenings crescendo with stay music (finest watched from a nook sales space whereas having fun with fantastic wines and slow-cooked steak), DJ units, and the scent of charred herbs and smoke.
On the second flooring, The Living Room serves because the social coronary heart of the lodge. Two mirrored bars anchor a protracted gallery that opens onto a terrace overlooking the High Line. By day, it’s a serene spot for cocktails and light-weight fare; by night time, it turns into a sultry, lounge-like den for stay performances and dialog. Hidden behind an unmarked door, El Secreto—Faena’s newly opened speakeasy—is wrapped in candlelight and velvet. Around the nook is La Cava, an emerald-hued wine cellar that hosts non-public dinners and intimate gatherings—an homage to Faena Buenos Aires’s unique underground cellar. Each spot feels conspiratorial, indulgent, and timeless.
Room service runs across the clock, with in-suite occasion catering obtainable. (It’s price ordering in for breakfast with views of the High Line and Empire State Building.) Guests can simply talk any requests by way of WhatsApp—a contemporary comfort that matches seamlessly into the lodge’s intuitive service.
The neighborhood
West Chelsea is New York’s stylish and artsy locale—outlined by its galleries, structure, and regular stream of foot site visitors alongside the High Line. Faena’s location locations friends straight inside this inventive present whereas sustaining a way of quiet and calm close to the river. From its higher flooring, you possibly can watch New Yorkers amble previous on the park path under or boats drift alongside the Hudson. Chelsea Market, Artists and Fleas, in addition to the famend boutiques and eating places of the Meatpacking District are all inside strolling distance (of notice: the fabulous, scene-y restaurant The Crane Club simply across the nook).
The service
Service at Faena New York is finely tuned and graciously instinctive. The workers affords help earlier than you understand you want it, and disappears simply as discreetly. The concierge collaborates with native artists and curators to create tailor-made experiences like non-public gallery or museum excursions, studio visits, and neighborhood walks designed to mirror every visitor’s pursuits.
For suite friends, a devoted VIP workforce ensures continuity of care—remembering martini preferences, anticipating turn-down service, and personalizing every return to the lodge as if by instinct. For instance, when my in-room fridge didn’t have house for leftovers, the stunning waiter labored with the concierge workforce to deliver them as much as my room—together with a separate, retro, pink Galanz mini-fridge to retailer them in.
Eco efforts
Bath facilities are plastic-free, refillable, and scented with the customized Futopia perfume. LED lighting, movement sensors, and water restrictors cut back consumption with out compromising consolation. Dining venues supply native, seasonal elements; all kitchen waste is composted or recycled. Not to say, every keep contributes a $10 donation to Friends of the High Line, supporting the park’s maintenance and programming. The lodge additionally companions with Hudson River Park on clean-up initiatives, rooting its environmental mission within the surrounding neighborhood.
Accessibility
Several rooms and suites are totally ADA-compliant.
Anything left to say?
In 2026, the property will broaden with the creation of the Faena Theater for stay, cabaret-inspired performances, and the spa, Tierra Santa Healing House. Pets underneath 25 kilos are warmly welcomed to the lodge property as nicely, with a one-time charge.