In-Depth Review of The Twenty Two New York - AFAR
"Located at 16 E. 16th St. in Union Square, this glamorous British members’ club and hotel—an outpost of a Mayfair original—occupies the historic Margaret Louisa Home (built 1891), its stately exterior “floating” above the preserved facade and offering a quieter perch steps from the bustle. It attracts a fashion-forward, well-heeled crowd with eclectic, alluring interiors (floral wall tapestries, abundant artwork, mosaic-tiled floors) and intimate lighting; couples, small groups, and nightlife-oriented visitors gravitate to its cozy rooms, candlelit dining, and convivial Café Zaffri. The 78 rooms (including 19 suites and a rooftop penthouse) are classic and distinctly British, featuring marble bathrooms, fully stocked bars, plush beds with oversized mohair blankets, en suite breakfasts with coffee and fluffy French toast, and a functioning rotary phone (dial 22). Downstairs, Café Zaffri is a public Lebanese restaurant led by an all-women team beneath a soaring pink polka-dotted ceiling; members’ and guest-only amenities upstairs include a French–Italian raw bar, garden terrace with skyline views, gym, and nightclub. Staff are sharply dressed, attentive but unobtrusive, and accessibility is addressed with 12 ADA rooms accessed via spacious elevators. A variety of annual membership tiers (under-30s from $1,800; 30-plus from $2,750, plus a $1,500 joining fee) and international/couple options are available, though anyone can book hotel rooms and Café Zaffri is open to the public." - Tiana Attride
