Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC
18 9th Ave, New York, NY 10014, New York, United States
5-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.2 / 5
Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC is a chic 5-star hotel set in the heart of Manhattan's Meatpacking District, surrounded by restaurants, boutiques, and the nightlife of the West Village. Sophisticated rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, high-thread-count linens, and minibars, with upgraded categories adding sitting areas and Juliet balconies overlooking the river or city skyline. Suites step things up further with separate living rooms, and posh bi-level suites include dining areas and working fireplaces. On-site amenities include a trendy American restaurant, a hip lobby bar, a spa, a fitness center, and a standout rooftop terrace with a lounge and outdoor pool. The location puts guests within a 15-minute walk of the elevated High Line park, roughly 8 minutes from the Hudson River, and a short stroll from the Whitney Museum of American Art and Washington Square Park. Times Square, Grand Central Terminal, and Bryant Park are all reachable within a couple of miles, making it a workable base for wider Manhattan sightseeing.
Best for
This hotel suits style-conscious travelers and couples drawn to nightlife, dining, and a scene-driven rooftop pool experience, given its restaurant, lobby bar, and poolside daybed service. It also works well for groups seeking suite-style space, as the bi-level and multi-bedroom suites with fireplaces and balconies offer more room than a typical city hotel. Culture-focused visitors will appreciate the short walk to the Whitney Museum, Washington Square Park, and the High Line.
Travel tips
The hotel is about a 5-minute walk from a subway station, making it easy to reach Times Square, Grand Central Terminal, and other Midtown sights without a car. Budget extra time for check-in, as some guests have experienced delays past the standard 3PM time, and note that check-out is 12PM. The High Line entrance, Hudson River waterfront, and Chelsea Market are all within a 10-15 minute walk, ideal for an evening stroll after dinner.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the hotel's lively atmosphere, attentive table service at the restaurant, and standout location near the West Village, Chelsea Market, and Hudson River parks, with some noting memorable upgrades and personalized touches. The rooftop pool draws strong interest but reviewers describe inconsistent service quality there, with one day rated attentive and energetic and another marked by slow, inattentive staff despite the same premium pricing. Recurring operational complaints include delayed check-in past the promised time, pre-ordered in-room amenities not being delivered as arranged, television signal issues requiring repeated resets, and housekeeping arriving well before the stated check-out time. Guests also noted a valet mix-up with vehicle handling. Despite these service lapses, complaints were often resolved with compensations like food and beverage credits or comped drinks, and overall sentiment toward the location and dining remained positive.
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