Hotel Alameda
Hotel · Chelsea ·
Modern rooms, rooftop bar, Mexican restaurant, loaner bikes, and pool
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518 W 27th St Lower Level, New York, NY 10001 Get directions
Modern rooms, rooftop bar, Mexican restaurant, loaner bikes, and pool
518 W 27th St Lower Level, New York, NY 10001 Get directions
"How did it strike you on arrival?Minimal and modern, Hotel Americano almost feels like an extension of the contemporary art galleries finds itself surrounded by, with its vaguely industrial feel. What’s the crowd like?Fittingly, its an art-world (and art-fan) favorite, considering its location in the heart of Chelsea's gallery district. Most importantly: Tell us about your room.Rooms here could be described as American versions of a Japanese ryokan. Minimalist, functional, and beautiful, with polished concrete floors and modern lighting. There's nothing extraneous, just the necessities, done extremely well. We’re craving some deep, restorative sleep. They got us?The mattress is set on a wooden platform—simple and comfortable. How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies. Any of that worth a mention?You'll find it's hard not to stuff the stylish, soft denim robes into your bag. Please tell us the bathroom won’t let us down.The marble clad bathroom is attractive, though it's small and lacks counter space. The Aesop products almost make up for it, though. We all need some good Wi-Fi now. What’s the word on that?Strong, free Wi-Fi. Anything stand out about other services and features?The 14th-floor rooftop bar is a must during a stay here, for incredible city views. What was most memorable—or heartbreaking—about your stay?The clean, crisp design is very emblematic of the neighborhood and compliments visits to the local blue chip galleries. Bottom line: worth it, and why?You should be a fan of minimalism if you book a room here. That being said, visitors won't want for much, with a very cool place to sleep, great food to eat, and all of Chelsea and the High Line at your doorstep." - John Wogan
"The queso quemado taco ($14) arrived like an open-faced quesadilla with steaming queso Chihuahua whose tartness kept us wanting more; the restaurant’s airy, greenery-filled design and a cocktail riff on the caipirinha with cachaça, charred pineapple, and taijin-cured limes were also on point." - Eater Staff
"Located in the Hotel Americano next to the High Line at 518 West 27th St, I found La Central to be a pan-regional Latin American restaurant opened by Top Chef Masters alum Franklin Becker that centers its menu on dishes created by the kitchen team and inspired by the food they grew up with. Becker oversees the concept and primarily tinkers with flavors and plating, but the menu is peppered with personal touches from the staff: chips with four housemade salsas from line cook Lucero Gutierrez based on her Jalisco recipes and family handed-down methods; Roberto Martinez’s namesake enchiladas with a smokier Puebla-style salsa verde; junior sous chef Marco Castro’s Peruvian arroz chaufa made with duck confit; Peruvian-style ceviche alongside an Acapulco-influenced ceviche; seasonally changing pupusas from Ecuadorian chef de cuisine Carlos Cartagena (opening with winter squash and mushrooms); and pastry chef Cesar Moreno’s churro-turned-waffle—deep fried, tossed in cinnamon and sugar, and served with goat’s milk ice cream, dulce de leche, and salted pecans. In addition to a raw bar and table shares, the menu includes tacos (duck, pork, cod, cauliflower, and cheese), mains such as an arbol-spiced chicken and a skirt steak with chimichurri, and a “for two plus” sharing section meant to encourage weaving across countries. The beverage program, helmed by Michael Parish, focuses on tequila, mezcal, cachaça, and pisco with cocktails like the Smoke & Fire (cachaça, charred pineapple, tajín-cured lime) and the Doctor’s Order (mezcal, tequila, and carrots). The restaurant seats 50 inside with a year-round heated patio for 35, features marble tables and lots of black with pops of yellow, and will add a rooftop and underground cocktail bar later in the year; current dinner hours are Sunday–Wednesday 6:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. and Thursday–Saturday 6:00 p.m.–midnight, with weekday lunch starting January 17 and breakfast and weekend brunch to follow." - Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya
"Chelsea: Top Chef Masters alum Franklin Becker opened a pan-regional Latin American restaurant called La Central in the Hotel Americano. The menu is centered around dishes created by members of the kitchen team, inspired by food they grew up with." - Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya
"Located in the gorgeous Chelsea neighborhood, Hotel Americano is a comfortable distance from the ceaseless crowds of Times Square, and is ideal for an art-loving bride-to-be. Just steps from the Highline walkway and the best art galleries in the city, Hotel Americano offers a retro vibe with luxe amenities." - Travel + Leisure Editors
