Wythe Hotel
Industrial chic, deliberately low-key. Think reclaimed timber beds, custom Brooklyn artwork on the walls, a locally sourced minibar, and a 50-foot 'HOTEL' sign on the roof that you can spot from the L train. Not trying to be a luxury hotel — trying to be the best version of itself.
Ask for a room on floors 5-8 facing west for Manhattan skyline views — the difference in the view versus a Brooklyn-facing room is significant.
Why It Matters
One of the first and most influential boutique hotels to put Williamsburg on the map. The building itself — originally designed by prolific Brooklyn architect Theobald Engelhardt, later a textile factory producing specialty fabrics for NASA — is genuinely irreplaceable. Le Crocodile earned three stars from The New York Times. Bar Blondeau on the 6th floor serves cocktails against an unobstructed Manhattan skyline.
A 1901 cooperage turned 69-room boutique hotel that opened in 2012, the Wythe is Williamsburg's original cool address. Heavy Southern Yellow Pine timbers, polished concrete floors with radiant heat, and floor-to-ceiling factory windows are all original to the building. It earned a Michelin Key in 2024 — one of only three Brooklyn hotels to do so.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Brooklyn King
More space than the Studio, same industrial bones. Some rooms have exposed brick; others have partial Manhattan skyline glimpses. Each room is slightly different — which is either charming or annoying depending on your temperament. Leather armchairs, work desk, radiant-heated concrete floors.
King · 32 sqm
Brooklyn Terrace
Second-floor room with a private outdoor terrace extending the living space to the open air. Rare for a New York hotel room at this price point. Good for a morning coffee without going to the lobby.
King
Manhattan View King
Same footprint as the Brooklyn King but positioned to face the Manhattan skyline directly. Floor-to-ceiling windows, leather armchairs, 13-ft pine ceilings, rainfall shower. The view from bed at sunrise — Midtown skyscrapers catching the light — is what most people are coming for.
King · 32 sqm
North 7th Loft
Corner loft on the 7th floor with sweeping views north and west toward the skyline and East River. Floor-to-ceiling windows on two sides. The deep clawfoot tub is a genuine highlight. Custom furnishings, curated artwork, and a generous lounge area set it apart from the standard rooms below.
King · 50 sqmNorth 8th Loft
650 sq ft plus a 300 sq ft private rooftop terrace accessed via a staircase. Two walls of floor-to-ceiling windows, double vanity bathroom, standalone pedestal tub, and separate rainfall shower. The private terrace with East River and Manhattan views is the main event — breakfast out there is hard to beat.
King · 60 sqmPenthouse Loft
The whole show: 1,350 sq ft with two full walls of windows overlooking Manhattan, plus a 300 sq ft private rooftop terrace. One bedroom, two bathrooms, full bar, living room, dining area, double vanity, and a standalone pedestal soaking tub. Polished wooden floors (not concrete). Reserved for guests who want space and a proper New York skyline moment to themselves.
King · 125 sqmSouth 7th Loft
7th-floor loft with Manhattan skyline views to the south and west. Floor-to-ceiling windows, separate living and dining area. Good choice for longer stays where having distinct spaces to sleep and sit matters.
King
Studio King
Entry-level room but hardly a dud. Exposed brick walls, arched factory windows, 13-ft pine ceilings, and a café table-and-chairs sitting area. Polished concrete floors are radiant-heated. Faces Brooklyn, not Manhattan. Cozy, not cramped — but honest about what it is.
King · 24 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Hotel guests receive complimentary access to Brooklyn Athletic Club, a full fitness facility approximately a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
Works by Brooklyn-based artists are displayed throughout the hotel, including in some guest rooms. An ongoing exhibition program is curated on-site.
Intimate private dinners in Le Crocodile's century-old cellar, and private events at Bar Blondeau with skyline views.
A weekly Sunday ritual on the 6th floor: refined afternoon tea with savory toasts, pastries, and tea served against the Manhattan skyline.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
All rooms stocked with Davines toiletries. Plush terry cloth robes standard in most room types.
Available in all guest rooms.
Rotating collection of works by Brooklyn-based artists (including Kathy Bradford, Duke Riley, Mason Saltarrelli) displayed throughout the hotel. Curated exhibition series launched under curator Alessandra Gómez.
All rooms include Apple TV with AirPlay, streaming services, and live television. Bluetooth-enabled audio also standard.
Historic industrial volumes available for weddings, corporate events, and private dinners. Includes a 60-seat screening room, private dining room at Le Crocodile, and main event hall.
The Wythe has no on-site gym. However, guests receive complimentary access to Brooklyn Athletic Club, a 5-minute walk away.
No hotel parking lot. Free street parking in Williamsburg, and Little Man Parking garage on N 12th St is a short walk away.
No swimming pool on property.
Stocked with locally sourced items including No. 80 Whiskey (exclusive batch with neighbor NY Distilling Co.) and BonBon Swedish candies. Refrigerator included.
Polished concrete floors with in-floor radiant heat in most rooms. Wooden floors in the Penthouse Loft.
Standard hotel services including luggage storage and local recommendations.
Guests receive custom Wythe Hotel postcards that can be mailed anywhere in the world, complimentary.
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