Dream Downtown
A perforated steel façade and a pool you can see through from below.
355 West 16th Street, Meatpacking District, New York, NY, 10011Opens a live Booking.com search for this hotel · we may earn a commission
What Dream Downtown actually is
Dream Downtown occupies the former National Maritime Union building on West 16th Street, reclad in perforated stainless steel with porthole cutouts. The signature trick is the rooftop pool, which has a glass bottom set into the ceiling of the lobby below — swimmers are visible from the ground floor, which is either delightful or alarming depending on temperament.
The interior is aggressively designed and the hotel functions as much as a nightlife venue as a place to sleep. Rooms are contemporary with strong Chelsea light. The location is excellent for the High Line, Chelsea Market and the gallery district, all within a few minutes' walk.
What stands out
- 01 Rooftop pool with a glass floor visible from the lobby
- 02 Perforated stainless steel façade with porthole cutouts
- 03 Beach club and multiple event spaces
- 04 Minutes from the High Line, Chelsea Market and the galleries
Rooms and suites
Dream Queen
Sleeps 2Compact contemporary room
Dream King
Sleeps 2Larger with seating
Suite
Sleeps 4Separate living area, some with terraces
Room names and availability vary by season — the live inventory is on the booking page.
Facilities and amenities
- Rooftop pool
- Beach club
- Fitness centre
- 24-hour front desk
- In-room dining
- Bar and restaurant
- Valet parking
- Pet friendly
- Meeting space
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Eating and drinking on site
| Bodega Negra | Mexican |
|---|---|
| PHD Terrace | Rooftop bar |
Where it sits
Cobblestones, the southern trailhead of the High Line, and the Whitney. It empties out during the day and fills up hard after ten at night.
Nearest transit
- ▸14 St–8 Av (A, C, E, L)
- ▸Christopher St–Stonewall (1)
What's nearby
- ▸Whitney Museum of American Art
- ▸The High Line southern entrance
- ▸Little Island
- ▸Hudson River Park
- ▸Chelsea Market
Conditions at this address right now
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Questions people ask about Dream Downtown
Can you really see the pool from the lobby?
Yes. The rooftop pool has a glass bottom set into the lobby ceiling, so swimmers are visible from below.
Is it a party hotel?
It leans that way. The bars and event spaces are busy, particularly at weekends, so it suits travellers who want that rather than quiet.