The New York Journal · Hotels
Best Hotels in Brooklyn for a Luxury Trip
Skyline views, a slower pace and some of the city’s best restaurants: where to stay in Brooklyn.
By Luxury Travel NYC Editorial··5 min read
In brief
- Brooklyn works best for return visitors or anyone whose plans lean toward downtown.
- JFK and LaGuardia are often closer in time from Brooklyn than from Manhattan hotels.
- Ask for a Manhattan-facing room; that is where the views are.
Brooklyn offers what Manhattan hotels rarely do: a view of the skyline rather than from inside it. Dumbo and Williamsburg are also two of the city’s best neighborhoods for restaurants and bars.
Dumbo
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge — Brooklyn Bridge Park, Dumbo
Reclaimed wood, greenery everywhere and some of the best Manhattan skyline views from any hotel room in the city. The rooftop with its seasonal pool is a summer favorite.
Good to know: Ask for a skyline- or bridge-view room. JFK and LaGuardia are often closer in time than Manhattan hotels, depending on the expressways.
Williamsburg
Wythe Hotel — Williamsburg
A converted waterfront factory with industrial-chic rooms, Le Crocodile brasserie downstairs and Bar Blondeau on the roof. It captures Williamsburg at its most stylish.
Good to know: Rooms facing Manhattan have the views. Best for travelers who want to eat and drink their way through North Brooklyn.
The William Vale — Williamsburg
Nearly every room has a private balcony, and Westlight, on the 22nd floor, is one of the best rooftop bars in the city. Andrew Carmellini’s Leuca anchors the dining.
Good to know: Request a Manhattan-facing balcony. LaGuardia is usually the quickest airport, via the BQE.
The Hoxton, Williamsburg — Williamsburg
Smartly designed rooms, big windows and two destination restaurants: Laser Wolf on the roof and K’Far downstairs. A sociable, good-value base close to the waterfront.
Good to know: Rooms are compact, so pack light or book a larger category. Best for couples and solo travelers rather than families.
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DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, Williamsburg and Park Slope — across the river by private car, with the skyline view thrown in.
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