Pool at the McCarren Hotel
Photo: Pool at the McCarren Hotel / McCarren Hotel & Pool

5. McCarren Hotel and Pool

Like the Wythe, the 64-room McCarren Hotel (originally called King and Grove) opened in Williamsburg in 2012 as one of the neighborhood's first boutique hotels. Rooms have an apartment feel, with hardwood floors, mirrored headboards, and Eames-style rocking chairs covered with faux-fur throws. The Oleanders restaurant has a striking design, plus a meaty menu that includes lamb shank ragout and a bone marrow cheeseburger. The best feature? The pool surrounded by lounge chairs — a summer hot spot for guests and New Yorkers alike.

Address: 160 N. 12th St. 

Driving Time to Port: 20 minutes