The Dream Downtown is a futuristic-looking hotel that is easily one of the hippest joints in the area. An edgier layout showcasing an industrial-meets-luxury design is perfect for the trend-conscious travel and partiers.
In conjunction with the Maritime Hotel, Dream Downtown blends public spaces together in a unique way. The modern style plays on the building’s history as a maritime operations center and provides guest with a bohemian, eclectic feel featuring velvet chairs, button ottomans and sofas, cowhide benches, and funky orb lighting.
The 316 rooms of the Dream Downton hotel, classified into Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum categories, did not have a renovation. They have a hyper-modern style with automated systems, sleek white sofas, wall-mounted shelf desks, chrome lamps, minibars, flat screen TVs, and porthole windows with a great city-view. In addition to traditional bathroom amenities, and dental kits with Q-tips, cotton balls, and mouthwash.
The Dream Downtown hotel is in a commuter-friendly location between Manhattan's stylish Meatpacking District and Chelsea neighborhoods. It is away from the hustle and bustle of Midtown and near a wide variety of attractions including Chelsea Market, High Line, Whitney Museum of American Art, Atlantic Theater Company, Chelsea Piers, Hudson River Park, and Madison Square Gardens, and Union Square. A decent amount of shops, restaurants, art galleries, theaters, and cafes are also nearby.
Amenities on site at Dream Downtown are a rooftop lounge, underground club, two restaurants, 24-hour fitness center, a posh salon, and a 5,000 square-foot pool area. The pool area known as "The Beach" brings a taste of the tropics to the concrete jungle. Dream Downtown’s trendy rooftop club, PHD, offers breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline, while the rock-music club, The Electric Room, has cocktails and cool British-pub décor.
The Dream Downtown hotel offers various dining and nightlife space that can be enjoyed by all or booked for private events. Whether at the pool deck, basement bar and club, rooftop lounge, or sleek restaurant, party-goers will have plenty of activities to keep them busy day and night.
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Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM |
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The hotel's trendy rooftop club, PHD, offers breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline and provides a vibrant atmosphere for guests to enjoy.
Some guests have mentioned that the hotel has a vibrant atmosphere with music playing, especially at the rooftop club, which may be a consideration for those seeking a quieter environment.
The hotel is ideally located between Manhattan's stylish Meatpacking District and Chelsea neighborhoods, offering easy access to a wide variety of attractions, including Chelsea Market, High Line, and the Whitney Museum of American Art.
Guests have praised the staff for being very friendly, helpful, and excellent, contributing positively to their overall experience at the hotel.
Some guests have expressed that the beds and pillows were not as comfortable as expected, with flat pillows and mediocre beds, which may be important to consider for a restful stay.
If you arrive at New York LaGuardia airport, you can take public transportation to be at the hotel in about 1h. Hop on the Q70-SBS to Roosevelt Avenue and change for line E towards the World Trade Center to exit at 14th Street Station. The hotel is just around the corner from the stop. By car, go via I-278 West to reach your destination in about 50m.
Impressing with floor to ceiling windows, The Gallery is a great location to host a business banquet or wedding. With teak wood and marble elements, this more than 4,000 sq ft venue oozes elegance and sophistication and boasts a capacity of up to 500 attendants. For a cozy meeting environment, opt for the Library on the second floor, which is adjacent to the pool bar and grill. For private parties, consider the Electric Room in the subterranean level of the hotel, or the rooftop lounge for stunning views over the city.
Offers and packages may allow you to get discounts and preferential rates for your stay. Some of them provide two guests with a full-on continental breakfast at the Natura Café and a late checkout until 1:00 pm on your departure day. If you’ve come to the hotel to tie the knot, benefit from a range of different packages that have discounts on rooms with king and queen size beds, such as the Bronze Queen Room, the Bronze King Room and the Platinum Suite.
In the Philippe Downtown restaurant, guests can enjoy a Beijing-inspired dinner, as well as a well-equipped bar, and an extensive wine list. With many small tables dotting the interior, and set within an elegant, black-lined style, the restaurant is perfect for romantic meals. Bodega Negra is a must-visit eatery with a unique Mexican-inspired interior and food. Happy Hour is from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm daily.
When staying at this hotel, you can enjoy a broad range of events and activities the hotel concierge is happy to put together for you. With perfect connections to various event sites, you may even get a ticket when everyone else says it’s sold out. Restaurant reservations for the many fantastic eateries around can also be arranged at the concierge desk.
The hotel offers complimentary early check-in, depending on room availability. Early check-in can therefore not be guaranteed, but is taken into consideration. For a late check-out, a fee applies that depends on how much later you want to check out. This policy is also subject to availability.
The Dream Downtown hotel charges approximately $70 per day for the opportunity to use their onsite private valet parking services. In and out privileges do not apply. It is not necessary to reserve a spot beforehand, so you can remain flexible with your travel choices. (Prices checked 27/06/19).
Dream Downtown is located at 355 West 16th Street in Chelsea, 1.3 miles from the center of New York. High Line is the closest landmark to Dream Downtown.
Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Dream Downtown.
Yes, Dream Downtown offers free Wi-Fi.
Dream Downtown is 1.5 miles from New York Skyports SPB.
Yes, Dream Downtown has a pool onsite.
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Value for money | 6.9 |
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Distance to city center | 1.3 mi |
Nearest Airport | New York LaGuardia |
Distance to airport | 7.2 mi |