Most travelers believe the best way to experience New York City is by staying smack-dab in the middle of Manhattan. However, Brooklyn is just a subway ride from the city’s most frequented tourist sites and has many buzzy neighborhoods and underrated attractions to discover.
Make The Hoxton, Williamsburg, your home base during your next getaway to The Big Apple. Featuring the best of the borough’s eclectic energy with sweeping views of Manhattan’s iconic skyline, the property is beloved by visitors and neighbors.
As the first U.S. outpost of The Hoxton’s brand, the hotel brings a unique charm stateside, with 175 well-appointed rooms that artfully combine comfort with a nod to the building’s history. Originally the site of the Rosenwach water tower factory, the hotel’s design embraces this heritage through raw concrete finishes that contrast beautifully with the soft, inviting linens, brass accents, and refined color palettes.
Thanks to The Hoxton Hotels’ Hox Hounds, all are welcome—including fur babies. Pet-friendly accommodations include complimentary in-room amenities such as dog beds and treats, along with a handy “Mutt Manual” featuring local spots and key contacts for pups.
The Hoxton, Williamsburg, creates spaces where guests can unwind and feel at ease after exploring the city. Common spaces and rooms are flooded with natural light thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows. The lobby, with its pastel-swathed velveteen sofas and armchairs, convivial fireplace, and glittering diamond chandelier, is the preferred setting for everything from a remote working space to catching up with friends, old and new.
The back bar has become quite the watering hole. Imbibers can gather around the marble countertop and brass paneling lit by antique-inspired lamps and sconces to select cocktails and premium sips from the custom wood shelves.
Upstairs, each room is curated to provide a homey feel amidst the hustle and bustle. The plush beds, blackout blinds, and modern bathrooms equipped with walk-in showers and Blank shower amenities ensure a restful stay.
When it comes to hospitality, The Hoxton, Williamsburg does not disappoint; with concepts by Michael Solomonov’s CookNSolo, the hotel houses some of the most coveted reservations in the five boroughs.
Head to the rooftop for Laser Wolf, a modern-day shipudiya (skewer house). The restaurant’s focus on charcoal grilling – a fundamental aspect of Israeli cooking – delivers a meal that is as authentic as delicious. The wood tabletops adorned with checker, chess, or backgammon boards quickly fill up with salatim and skewers.
For more casual dining, try K’Far in the lobby, an all-day Israeli eatery inspired by Chef Solomonov’s hometown. Whether stopping in for coffee and pastries in the morning or cocktails and dinner in the evening, K’Far serves a delightful array of flavors in a cozy, laid-back atmosphere.
Jaffa, an indoor-outdoor mezzanine, brings the tastes of Israel’s coastal cuisine to Williamsburg, offering traditional dishes with a creative twist.
The Hoxton, Williamsburg, is a gateway to the best of Brooklyn and a front-row seat to the grandeur of Manhattan.
Top Takeaways
Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Address: 97 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Rating: Four-Star
The vibe: Fusing industrial chic elements and modern comforts within a relaxed, stylish atmosphere, The Hoxton, Williamsburg, captures the essence of Brooklyn.
Food + Drink: Reservations are in high demand at each of The Hoxton, Williamsburg’s concepts by renowned Chef Michael Solomonov. The rooftop’s Laser Wolf offers an authentic Israeli skewer house experience, where charcoal-grilled skewers and salatim are served against the backdrop of the stunning Manhattan skyline. For a more casual affair, K’Far in the lobby delivers all-day Israeli flavors in a cozy setting, while Jaffa on the mezzanine brings coastal cuisine to Brooklyn in a laid-back indoor-outdoor space.
Amenities: Pet-friendly rooms; 2 restaurants; Bar; Room service; Free WiFi
Our Favorite Part of the Hotel: The Hoxton, Williamsburg, boasts its own little art gallery spotlighting local artists adjacent to the check-in desk.
5 Nearby Attractions: Williamsburg Waterfront; Marsha P. Johnson State Park; McCarren Park; Domino Park; Bedford Avenue
Any personal neighborhood recs? The hotel is just a short walk in any direction from the best North Brooklyn has to offer. Grab coffee and pastries at Caffè Valencia; shop consignment shops and vintage boutiques around Greenpoint; and spend a night out at The Water Tower or Bar Blondeau.
Rooms: The hotel offers 175 guest rooms.
Pricing: Rates start at approximately $261/night.
Closest Airport: LaGuardia Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport
