Refinery Hotel - New York

Refinery Hotel - New York - A historic Garment District hotel with rooftop bar views and jazz lounge

Refinery Hotel - New York occupies a revitalized 1914 factory in Midtown's Garment District, featuring 197 rooms with 3.7 m ceilings, distressed hardwood floors, and industrial accents. Guests can dine at Parker & Quinn, serving seasonal American dishes like soft-shell crab and ribeye, or enjoy innovative cocktails at the Refinery Rooftop bar, which offers panoramic views of the Empire State Building. The lobby's Winnie's Jazz Bar hosts live performances six nights a week alongside Prohibition-era cocktails. A fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment is available, and the Hatbox event space accommodates meetings or pop-up exhibitions. Located on West 38th Street, the hotel is a two-minute walk from Bryant Park and the 42nd Street subway station.

Pros

The historic building retains unique industrial design details, including 3.7 m ceilings and exposed brick.

Refinery Rooftop provides year-round indoor/outdoor seating with Empire State Building views.

Parker & Quinn serves locally sourced American cuisine, including ribeye and seasonal specialties.

Live jazz performances at Winnie's Jazz Bar six nights a week.

Pet-friendly for animals under 40 lbs, with no breed restrictions.

Cons

Self-parking costs $72 per day with no in-and-out privileges.

Refinery Rooftop restricts guests under 21 after 6pm (except Sundays).