Romer Hell's Kitchen
New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood sits just west of tourist-heavy Times Square but offers a true taste of The Big Apple: As in, its many eclectic drinking, dining, and nightlife options are filled with locals, not tourists. Lacking high rises, it retains a charming feel and is the perfect place to escape the crowds. Romer Hell’s Kitchen is one of our favorite spots in the area — keep reading to see why.
What You Need to Know
The Look of Romer Hell’s Kitchen
Romer Hell’s Kitchen was specially designed to serve as an homage to the neighborhood it calls home. In fact, it feels like a mini New York City neighborhood in one single building. For instance, there’s an on-site bodega that features a specially curated collection of local goods and classic snacks and drinks. Then, there’s the aptly named Neighborhood Cafe, which serves coffee and pastries to travelers and locals alike, the latter of whom can be found mingling or pecking away at their laptops. Finally, So & So’s, a cozy piano bar with live entertainment, is just the icing on the cake.
Romer Hell’s Kitchen tapped local design firm Goodrich to outfit the common areas, including the buzzy lobby and library area, which has a ‘70s-inspired feel with patterned rugs, midcentury-modern-inspired seating, retro-esque lighting fixtures, and rust-colored marble walls. Works from local artists can be found all over the hotel, from guest rooms to all of the aforementioned public spaces. Speaking of rooms, all 295 seamlessly mix old and new thanks to a combination of bespoke furnishings along with antiques. Overall, expect lots of fun touches like green seating, mustard yellow curtains, patterned carpeting, and, in some cases, blue-green accent walls.
The Vibe at Romer Hell’s Kitchen
At Romer’s Hell’s Kitchen, guests have the unique opportunity to experience the Hell’s Kitchen ‘hood — and the city, no less — like a local. As previously mentioned, the vibrant common areas have been purposefully designed to lure in locals just as much as they do guests. The staff, clad in uniforms designed by Hell’s Kitchen-based company Fine & Dandy, are also on hand to provide plenty of in-the-know recommendations.
Who Will Love Romer Hell’s Kitchen
Arts and culture-loving travelers looking to experience a different side of New York without sacrificing a central location will love it here.
Who Might Not Love Romer Hell’s Kitchen
The largest rooms here clock in at just 650 square feet for a one-bedroom suite, which means large groups and families may want to seek alternate, more spacious accommodations.