The Warren Street Hotel

I recently spent two nights at the Warren Street Hotel, the third New York City property owned and designed by Kit Kemp. Alongside The Crosby and The Whitby, this newest addition features her distinctive style, and it just opened its doors in Tribeca this past February. 

I had previously seen her work in person at the Ham Yard Hotel in London, which had a playful style characterized by color, pattern, and found treasures (and even featured a bowling alley. ) The Warren Street echoed this — intricate patterns abound, a boldness with color palette, and a combination of handmade and antique pieces, which gave it an eclectic feel. The design could sometimes verge on ‘busy’, but I appreciated her willingness to toy with color and texture. A favorite detail of mine was the window panels in the rooms; metal and a dark blue, they added a whimsicality that you wouldn’t typically expect. I also value the time and effort it takes to put those details into a space, and it's very thoughtfully curated. 

We had booked a luxury category room but were upgraded to a luxury junior suite. My only criticism was one of functionality rather than style: the pedestal sinks in the bathroom couldn’t hold toiletries, and the shower was a little tight. It did feature a nice bathtub with a TV built into the mirror above it. 

Regarding service, I would give the front desk service a B+. They were friendly and diligent, but it seemed they needed some more training when it came to handling requests from guests – especially at a top hotel property in New York City.

During my stay, I had a delicious dinner at their Warren Street Bar & Restaurant. Each dish, from the tricolor salad to the agnolotti and Dover sole, was excellent. I also ordered room service twice, and both meals were delivered at record speed. While the first, a crudite tray, left something to be desired in terms of taste and presentation, the avocado toast with a fried egg that I got for breakfast was delicious. Every additional request I made was quickly and graciously accommodated.

Of course, the TriBeCa neighborhood is perfect: beautiful, wide streets and so many independent boutiques to visit. Looking ahead, I am eager to try out Fouquet’s, another newly opened property in the same area.

The Ham Yard Hotel’s Bowling Alley