Gansevoort Hotel – Meatpacking NYC
Location: New York City
Type: Hotel Group
Year: 2021
Status: Completed 2021
Floors: 14
Client: Gansevoort Hotel Group
Architect: GSA – Gidich + Sepulveda Architecture/ Design
Designers: GSA/ Michael Achenbaum + Olivier
Interior Room Designer: Duncan + Miller Design
General Contractor: CA Seneca Construction
MEP: All City Engineering
Photography: David Mitchell Photography
LUXURY HOTEL
The iconic Gansevoort Meatpacking Hotel, which first opened in 2004, has been credited for helping to galvanize the Meatpacking District – long before its cobblestone streets became one of the most highly trafficked neighborhoods in New York City. Almost 17 years later, Gansevoort Meatpacking has undergone a multimillion dollar top to bottom renovation, from the famed Gansevoort Rooftop to the addition of a basement-level bowling and karaoke bar coming in 2022.
Gansevoort guests will feel the evolution of the property as soon as they step foot into a 1,700-square-foot lobby and common area that showcases cutting edge art and design. Designed by Achenbaum and the hotel’s Creative Director and Designer Olivier Weppe, in collaboration with Gidich + Sepúlveda Architecture, the space features warm wood finishes and brass paired with a porcelain tiled floor in a concrete tone that mimics the neighborhood’s iconic cobblestone streets. Upon entering, guests are immediately drawn to a bookcase that houses Banksy’s unmistakable 2003 “Flying Copper” piece flagged by striking blue leather banquettes. The check-in area exudes a mysterious air, clad in a sumptuous black African stone and accented by backlit frosted glass walls. In the lobby also stands the “Standing Shadow – Blue” by Richard Hambleton, the pioneering street artist that became known as the Shadowman and in the adjacent elevator bank, guests will find a contemporary mixed-media and multi-dimensional Hassan Hajjaj piece, “Marque 2013.”
The lobby experience continues with Gansevoort Meatpacking’s newest food and beverage venue, Coffee & Cocktails (C+C), an open-air café that transports guests to the streets of Paris or Italy, serving sandwiches and light bites with cocktails at night inspired by top destinations around the globe. C+C offers both indoor and year-round al fresco seating.
Gansevoort Meatpacking’s 186 guest rooms have also been renovated and elevated, bringing elements and inspiration of the Meatpacking District into the design, inviting guests to step into their own Meatpacking loft. Designed by Achenbaum, Weppe and Duncan Miller Design, the neutral color palette in the guest rooms offers travelers a sense of comfort and ease from the moment they set their bags down. Drawing on the hues of the neighborhood, a blue and grey ombré wallpaper reflects the waterways of the Hudson River just outside the window, and a backlit walnut headboard, inspired by the famed High Line, serves as a focal piece of each room. As a tribute to the hotel’s own evolution and history in the neighborhood, artwork juxtaposes photography from the Meatpacking District almost two decades ago against modern imagery snapped in the same neighborhood. Each room carefully balances design with technology, discreetly layering in tech enhancements to amplify the guest experience, including built-in wireless end table chargers, The MIRROR, the interactive home gym – the first hotel to offer a MIRROR device in every guest room, and Google Nest Hub with Google Assistant for Hospitality.”
What has always been one of the most desirable suites in New York City, The Penthouse at Gansevoort Meatpacking has an entirely new look, completed in partnership with Italian contemporary furniture designer, Poliform. The Poliform Penthouse at Gansevoort Meatpacking is the brand’s first fully designed hotel suite in the United States. Poliform tapped into their network of international designers to collaborate on the products, and each element is shoppable should a guest decide they can’t live without one of the pieces. The Penthouse features 20-foot floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Hudson River, a floor-to-ceiling fireplace flanked by dramatic bookcases, a full kitchen and wet bar, three full bathrooms, and a cozy, yet indulgent private sleeping area. The Poliform Penthouse plays gallery for works from renowned artists Frank Stella, Daniel Mazzone, Mick Rock and Fabio Mesa.
A new signature dining restaurant is slated to open in Spring 2022 and come fall 2022, guests will have the iconic rooftop experience with Gansevoort Meatpacking as well as a new underground experience. The hotel will welcome a basement karaoke and bowling bar featuring a game room, karaoke – featuring private rooms for intimate experiences, as well as two bowling lanes.
Gansevoort Rooftop, the famed downtown oasis with unobstructed 360-degree views of Manhattan, has been completely refreshed and is divisible for private events, big or small. The menu will feature luxe versions of classic cocktails and dishes – from bubbly libations to wagyu sliders. In addition to cocktails, a full menu inspired by the Union Square Green Market will bring elevated poolside fare. On July 23rd, 2021, Gansevoort Meatpacking will introduce a sushi bar pop-up in partnership with rapidly expanding Kissaki, Michelin-rated sushi restaurant known for their outposts in NYC and the Hamptons. Saishin at the Gansevoort Rooftop by Kissaki Hospitality Group will be an 850 sq foot space with seating for up to 50 including a 16 seat omakase bar.
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LOBBY
The iconic Gansevoort Meatpacking Hotel, which first opened in 2004, has been credited for helping to galvanize the Meatpacking District – long before its cobblestone streets became one of the most highly trafficked neighborhoods in New York City. Almost 17 years later, Gansevoort Meatpacking has undergone a multimillion dollar top to bottom renovation, from the famed Gansevoort Rooftop to the addition of a basement-level bowling and karaoke bar coming in 2022, bringing the hotel to a new level of luxury and sophistication to once again breathe a fresh life into the neighborhood following the COVID-19 pandemic.
The evolution of the property is felt as soon as guests cross the ipe plank threshold and step through the 9th avenue vestibule into a 1,700-square-foot lobby and common area that showcases cutting edge art and design. Designed by Achenbaum and the hotel’s Creative Director and Designer Olivier Weppe, in collaboration with Gidich + Sepúlveda Architecture, the space features warm wood finishes and brass paired with a porcelain tiled floor in a concrete tone that mimics the neighborhood’s iconic cobblestone streets. Upon entering, guests are immediately drawn to a bookcase that houses Banksy’s unmistakable 2003 “Flying Copper” piece flagged by striking blue leather banquettes perfect for catching up with a friend over happy hour or reading the paper. The check-in area exudes a mysterious air, clad in a sumptuous black African stone and accented by backlit frosted glass walls. In the lobby also stands the “Standing Shadow – Blue” by Richard Hambleton, the pioneering street artist that became known as the Shadowman for the silhouettes he painted at night on the walls of lower Manhattan. Hambleton, who emerged from the New York City 80s art scene alongside the likes of Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, is known to have inspired Banksy’s work. In the adjacent elevator bank, guests will find a contemporary mixed-media and multi-dimensional Hassan Hajjaj piece, “Marque 2013.” The lobby experience continues with Gansevoort Meatpacking’s newest food and beverage venue, Coffee & Cocktails (C+C), an open-air café that transports guests to the streets of Paris or Italy. Seating at the banquettes flows out into al fresco dining in the heart of Meatpacking.
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GUEST ROOMS
The iconic Gansevoort Meatpacking Hotel, which first opened in 2004, has been credited for helping to galvanize the Meatpacking District – long before its cobblestone streets became one of the most highly trafficked neighborhoods in New York City. Almost 17 years later, Gansevoort Meatpacking has undergone a multimillion dollar top to bottom renovation, from the famed Gansevoort Rooftop to the addition of a basement-level bowling and karaoke bar coming in 2022, bringing the hotel to a new level of luxury and sophistication to once again breathe a fresh life into the neighborhood following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gansevoort Meatpacking’s 186 guest rooms have also been renovated and elevated, bringing elements and inspiration of the Meatpacking District into the design and inviting guests to step into their own Meatpacking loft. Designed by Michael Achenbaum, Olivier Weppe and Duncan Miller Design, the neutral color palette of the rooms draws on the hues of the neighborhood, a blue and grey ombré wallpaper reflects the waterways of the Hudson River just outside the window, and a backlit walnut headboard, inspired by the famed High Line, serves as a focal piece of each room and centers the plush feather beds. The luxurious experience flows into the tiled marble bathrooms, which include a mix of tub and walk-in showers. As a tribute to the hotel’s own evolution and history in the neighborhood, artwork juxtaposes photography from the Meatpacking District almost two decades ago against modern imagery snapped in the same neighborhood
Each room carefully balances design with technology, discreetly layering in tech enhancements to amplify the guest experience, including built-in wireless end table chargers, The MIRROR, the interactive home gym allowing guests to stream live and pre-recorded fitness classes in room – the first hotel to offer a MIRROR device in every guest room, and Google Nest Hub with Google Assistant for Hospitality, giving guests access to neighborhood information and special amenities.
