Old world glamour meets modern luxury at The Beekman, a Downtown Manhattan favourite where you might even find yourself rubbing shoulders with the Glitterati.
Name of the Hotel
The Beekman
Year Opened
2016
Neighbourhood
The Beekman Hotel is located in the epicentre of Lower Manhattan’s thriving new downtown and nestled between both the East and Hudson Rivers. The hotel is surrounded by some of Manhattan’s most renowned attractions, including the Brooklyn Bridge, the World Trade Center and City Hall Park. Since 2014, more than two million square feet (186,000 square metres) of new and repositioned retail and restaurant spaces have opened in Lower Manhattan.
Walking Distance to
Anchor destinations of the neighbourhood include:
Brookfield Place
A luxury shopping, dining, and cultural arts centre with more than 40 retailers.
Westfield World Trade Centre
Anchored by architect Santiago Calatrava’s Oculus and features 125 fashion, lifestyle, and culinary brands.
Seaport District
located between the Brooklyn Bridge and the canyons of Wall Street, it is the gateway to Lower Manhattan’s rich maritime history and cultural diversity.
Fulton Canter
New modern hub featuring new retail, culinary, and media experiences in the historic Financial District.
Size and Style
The Temple Court building, which The Beekman calls home, was built between 1881 and 1883 and made of granite, red Philadelphia brick, and tan Dorchester stone in the traditional Queen Anne style. The 10-story building now features 287 fully appointed rooms, including 38 suites and two signature penthouses within The Beekman’s iconic Turrets, each with private rooftop terraces overlooking One World Trade Center, the Woolworth Building, and City Hall Park. The 1881 landmark property, one of New York City’s last architectural treasures, was restored to its former glory by Randolph Gerner from Gerner Kronick & Valcarcel Architects. Additionally, The Beekman features the interior design of Martin Brudnizki Design Studio.
Guest Profile
The Beekman hosts a discerning, worldwide clientele on business and leisure trips seeking superior service and high-quality, luxury accommodation.
You Need to Know
The heritage of The Beekman is ingrained with some of history’s most influential cultural icons. Prior to the construction of the historic building, the site hosted a succession of creative and academic achievements including the New York City debut of Shakespeare’s Hamlet in November 1871 and the establishment of Clinton Hall, where writers such as Edgar Allan Poe and Mark Twain honed their craft. Clinton hall, well-known as the base of the City’s intellectual set, is where New York University launched its inaugural classes in 1832. The Beekman’s façade was declared an official New York City landmark in 1998.
The hotel, a LEED-certified building, features a curated custom art program in public spaces and guest rooms. Each room includes a mix of bespoke and vintage furnishing sourced from antique dealers around the world as well as a custom-designed oak bed and leather headboard with sateen Sferra linens. The bathroom features Carrara-marble tiled bathrooms with an oversized rain shower and D.S. & Durga bath amenities. There is a Revo Super Signal Deluxe Table Radio with Bluetooth wireless streaming. There is a chromecast compatible flat screen TV with 110 channels and a custom movie package option as well as a locally curated mini bar program.
On-Site Dining and Drinking Facilities
Temple Court by Chef Tom Colicchio
The on-property signature restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and features modern American dishes with a nod to the classic cuisine of turn-of-the-century New York City.
Augustine by restaurateur Keith McNally
Catering to every occasion, it is a brasserie-style restaurant, open from breakfast through late supper. The menu includes lighter dishes, French classics, and a Rotisserie and Grillades selection of steaks, fish, and poultry.
The Bar Room
Operated by Tom Colicchio’s Crafted Hospitality, The Bar Room serves signature cocktails and dishes throughout the day and is located on the ground floor and features stunning views of the nine-story atrium and skylight.
24 hour reception
Yes, and 24-hour room service.
Spa
Though there is no on-property spa centre, the hotel offers in-room spa services that are offered through a list of preferred providers.
Additional Services
Complimentary newspaper service daily (The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Financial Times), 24-hour in-room dining by Tom Colicchio’s Crafted Hospitality, Les Clefs D’Or Concierge Service, courtesy Lexus house car available upon request, private events and catering by Tom Colicchio’s Crafted Hospitality, and laundry and dry cleaning services also available.
Concierge Recommends:
Nearby sites recommended for visiting:
Charging Bull at Bowling Green Park (12 minute walk), World Trade Center & Observatory (nine minute walk), 9/11 Memorial & Museum (nine minute walk), Brookfield Place (12 minute walk), Brooklyn Bridge (four minute walk), Fulton Center (three minute walk), Seaport District (eight minute walk), Westfield WTC (eight minute walk), Woolworth Building (three minute walk), Battery Park City Esplanade (17 minute walk).
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