2 Best, Genuine Boutique Hotels in Chelsea in 2026

Chelsea has no shortage of note-worthy places to stay, but The Maritime Hotel is still one of the most recognisable boutique hotels in Manhattan. Occupying a former 1960s building with rows of oversized porthole windows, the architecture is what first catches the eye, but it’s the interiors that make the stronger impression. Rich wood panelling, murals, bookshelves, balconies and textures create spaces that feel warm, a bit eccentric but surprisingly inviting. The ship-themed design continues in the guest rooms, where blue-and-white colour palettes, map-print fabrics and porthole-like views. Rooms are… > Read Our Full Review

Few boutique hotels in New York carry as much cultural baggage as Hotel Chelsea. For decades, this storied Chelsea address became entwined with the city’s artistic, literary and musical history. Following its long-awaited reopening in 2022, the challenge was always going to be balancing preservation with reinvention. We think the hotel largely succeeds. Original architectural details sit comfortably alongside contemporary comforts, and while the rebellious spirit of the old Chelsea inevitably got shoved aside, traces of its creative past remain throughout. The interiors are filled with eclectic furnishings, brass accents,… > Read Our Full Review