The Renwick Hotel New York City
A former artists' residence on East 40th Street, done as a studio loft.
118 East 40th Street, Murray Hill, New York, NY, 10016Opens a live Booking.com search for this hotel · we may earn a commission
What The Renwick Hotel New York City actually is
The Renwick was built in 1928 as a residence for artists and writers — Thomas Edison and John Steinbeck are both associated with the building — and the hotel that occupies it now leans hard into that history. The design references painters' studios: easels, oversized artworks, industrial-loft finishes and exposed metalwork.
It runs under Hilton's Curio Collection and sits on East 40th Street, three minutes' walk from Grand Central and five from Bryant Park. Rooms are well proportioned with high ceilings, and the whole property is quieter than its central location suggests.
What stands out
- 01 1928 building originally a residence for artists and writers
- 02 Studio-loft design with easels and oversized artwork
- 03 Three minutes' walk from Grand Central Terminal
- 04 Quieter than its Midtown location implies
Rooms and suites
Deluxe King
Sleeps 2High ceilings, studio-loft finishes
Premier Room
Sleeps 2Larger with seating area
Suite
Sleeps 4Separate living space and studio detailing
Room names and availability vary by season — the live inventory is on the booking page.
Facilities and amenities
- Fitness centre
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge
- In-room dining
- Bar and restaurant
- Pet friendly
- Meeting space
- Business services
- Laundry service
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Eating and drinking on site
| Bedford & Co. | American |
|---|---|
| Lobby Bar | Cocktails |
Where it sits
Between Grand Central and the Empire State Building, mostly residential, mostly quiet. Reliable value for a central Manhattan address.
Nearest transit
- ▸33 St (6)
- ▸Grand Central–42 St (4, 5, 6, 7, S)
- ▸34 St–Herald Sq (B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W)
What's nearby
- ▸Empire State Building
- ▸The Morgan Library & Museum
- ▸Grand Central Terminal
- ▸Curry Hill on Lexington Avenue
- ▸Koreatown
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Questions people ask about The Renwick Hotel New York City
What is the building's history?
It was built in 1928 as a residence for artists and writers, with Thomas Edison and John Steinbeck among the names linked to it.
How close is Grand Central?
Roughly three minutes' walk east along 40th Street.