Refinery Hotel New York
Industrial-chic Garment District boutique with a 1920s Prohibition-era personality. Think dark wood, Edison bulb accents, working telephones in hallways, and dark green leather banquettes — all in a building that genuinely earned its patina.
Book a room at the back of the hotel if you want quiet — street-facing rooms can hear rooftop bar noise
Why It Matters
Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and Tablet Hotels. Forbes called it 'a sleek, sexy hotel that doesn't miss a single detail' in 2015. The Refinery Rooftop is a genuine New York landmark for Empire State Building views — open year-round under a retractable glass roof. Winnie's Jazz Club has roots going back to 1914. No other midtown hotel in this price bracket combines live jazz, rooftop drinking, and an on-site restaurant with this level of historic character.
Built in 1912 as the Colony Arcade, this 12-story Garment District building once housed some of New York's top millinery firms and a ground-floor tearoom run by entrepreneur Winifred T. McDonald. The bones are still factory-grade: 12-foot concrete ceilings, distressed hardwood floors, antique bronze hardware, and desks modeled after old sewing machines. Rooms are genuinely loft-like by Manhattan standards, and the Refinery Rooftop bar — with its retractable glass roof and a clean sightline to the Empire State Building — has turned into a legitimate neighborhood destination. Add nightly live jazz at Winnie's and solid American cooking at Parker & Quinn, and this is one of the few midtown hotels that locals actually choose to visit.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Atelier Studio King
The premium Atelier rooms are the most design-forward in the house — the name references the artisan workshops the building once hosted. King bed, those signature high ceilings, and custom industrial furnishings. SLH members frequently get upgraded to this category for special occasions. Some units feature stone fireplaces with a sofa and writing desk. Mosaic tile floors and copper fixtures in the bathroom.
1 King
Deluxe Double Queen
At 400–425 sq ft, this is one of the more spacious configurations in the hotel and a solid pick for families or friends traveling together. Two queen beds, 12-foot ceilings, and expansive windows. Same marble bathroom and minibar setup as all other rooms. Good for groups up to four guests.
2 Queens
Empire State King Room
Named for its views, this king room faces toward the Empire State Building. Same industrial-loft aesthetic as the rest of the hotel, but with the added payoff of that iconic Manhattan skyline framing your window. Marble bathroom and full minibar.
1 King
Studio King
Between 280 and 300 sq ft with a king bed and the same soaring 12-foot ceilings. Large windows pull in good natural light. Marble bathroom, Rhône bath products, minibar, and laptop-safe included. A comfortable step up in bed size from the Queen without jumping to the larger Deluxe category.
1 King
Studio Queen
The entry-level room at 250 sq ft — compact but not cramped, thanks to those 12-foot concrete ceilings that make the space feel bigger than it measures. One queen bed, big windows with city views, distressed hardwood floors, and marble bathroom with Rhône Le Bois Maison bath products. Free WiFi, 42-inch LCD TV, and a stocked minibar with Hudson whiskey are standard.
1 QueenThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel offers complimentary wine during evening happy hours — a nice touch that multiple guests specifically call out in reviews. Coffee and tea are also available in the mornings.
The concierge team can arrange tours, source theater tickets, and tailor dining and entertainment recommendations. Multilingual team covering Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, and Arabic.
The 700 sq ft Hatbox space on the old loading dock hosts rotating pop-up shops, art installations, fashion presentations, and cultural programming. Open to guests and the public when events are scheduled.
Nightly live jazz sets at 7:30pm in the hotel's Prohibition-era lobby bar, Monday through Saturday. A proper jazz lounge, not background music — Winnie's has its own local following. 21+ with ID required.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
ADA-compliant rooms available per DOJ 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. The fitness center, Refinery Rooftop, Parker & Quinn, and Winnie's are all accessible.
Luggage storage available before room is ready and after checkout until 9pm on departure day.
Complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel — in rooms and all public areas.
Pets under 40 lbs welcome. Guests must complete a waiver and pay a $200 refundable pet deposit (refunded if no room damage). Housekeeping requires owner to be present or pet to be crated.
24-hour front desk and multilingual concierge team. Languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Arabic.
Room service available around the clock.
Dry cleaning and laundry services available for guests.
Guests who book direct on the hotel website are enrolled in Laasie, a third-party rewards program offering perks for direct bookings.
Self-parking at iPark garage directly across the street at 70 W 38th St. $72 per day, no in-and-out privileges. Hours: Mon–Fri 6am–11pm; Sat 7am–11pm; Sun 7am–8pm. Independent of the hotel — book separately.
Located on the second floor. Open daily 6:30am–7:30pm. Equipped with treadmills, fitness bikes, free weights, and weight machines. Reviews note it's on the smaller/basic side — not the place for a serious training session, but functional for a daily workout.
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