TL;DR What makes this Brooklyn boutique hotel special? Why should I stay here?

Location: North Williamsburg, NYC hotspot close to the East River.
Design: Post-industrial style with a natural, modern twist.
Atmosphere: Trendy, social, and vibrant with a New York/London hybrid vibe.
Extras: Rooftop dining, lobby café, event spaces, guest bikes.
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It’s a lot bigger than we like and the Hoxton, Williamsburg might not be the most homey of NYC boutique hotels, but they seem to have cracked the code for cool.

With a vibrant lobby café, rooftop restaurant and a natural vibe that belies the severe exterior, the Hoxton fits all the hippest parts of boutique hoteliery into one aggressively rectangular package.

A bit space age in appearance externally, be ready for all the windows, plenty of stone, and that classic Brooklyn post-industrial vibe inside.

and the UK chain aspect means it takes somethings from New York, some things from London.

Rooms have the classic New York size (read: small), but are beautifully outfitted.

The entire property oozes monied luxury, but with the casual swagger of someone not trying to flaunt that, but something else instead.

What are the rooms like?

Size: 175 compact rooms, smartly furnished.
Design: Natural wood accents, wall-mounted desks, bright and modern.
Views: Floor-to-ceiling windows, some with Manhattan views.
Amenities: Tea/coffee, mini-fridges, TVs, Bluetooth speakers, blackout curtains, adjustable AC.
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Rooms at the Hoxton are 170 square-foot boxes that are carefully packed with stylish furnishings.

We’re talking live-wood bed stands, gorgeous wooden clothes racks and ingenious little wall-mounted secretary desks.

Everything in the rooms feels natural and warm, a lovely contrast to the steel and stone of the common areas.

Bathrooms tie it all together, all white tile and metal fixtures. Floor-to-ceiling windows give gorgeous views that add to the urban feel.

You’ll choose from King bed rooms and twins.

Some rooms have nicer views than others, so if it’s important to you check with the hotel.

In-room amenities include tea & coffee capabilities, mini-fridges, TVs, Bluetooth speakers, blackout curtains, and air conditioning you set yourself.

What are prices like?

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And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?

Dining: Lobby café, full bar, Levantine-inspired dining room, rooftop skewer house.
Vibe: Social spaces attracting locals, remote workers, and travelers alike.
Specialties: Rooftop charcoal-grilled meats and fish, with skyline views.
Other amenities: Event spaces, guest-use Hox bikes, discounted passes to local gyms.

The restaurants here are restaurants, yes, but they’re also social spaces.

The café in the lobby, especially, attracts all sorts: remote workers, croissant-lovers, location-scouting brides, you name it.

It’s post-industrial without the pretension, full of natural light and steel beams and greenery and chairs you actually want to sit in.

They have a full bar as well, and a dining room where you can enjoy a menu of all-day Levantine goodies.

The rooftop restaurant is a ‘skewer house,’ specializing in charcoal-grilled meats and fish.

We’d always start the meal with hummus if it were us, but suit yourself.

Unsurprisingly, the view is excellent, the drinks flow freely. It’s an excellent place to watch the skyline glitter.

Other hotel amenities include event spaces, Hox bikes that you can use to get around the immediate area, and discounted gym passes to local fitness centers.

How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?

Local highlights: Marsha P. Johnson Park and Smorgasburg food market nearby.
Dining & shopping: Variety of restaurants, cafés, boutiques within walking distance.
Nearby neighborhoods: Greenpoint (20 min walk), East Williamsburg (subway access).
Transport: Multiple subway stations nearby, 10-min walk to North Williamsburg ferry terminal.
Access: Quick rideshare to Prospect Park, Brooklyn Museum, and easy ferry to Manhattan.

North Williamsburg is a nice spot to stay, especially this close to the East River shore.

You’ll have Marsha P. Johnson Park and Saturday’s Smorgasburg food market just a block or two away.

Head inland, and you’ll find a wide range of restaurants, cafés, bars and boutiques.

With Greenpoint just a bit further north and three different public transport stations in walking distance, it’s super-easy to get out into both Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Nassau Ave is the way to get into Greenpoint; you’ll walk about 20 minutes to get to the center of it.

Take the subway to East Williamsburg for some of the borough’s best nightlife.

For Brooklyn Brooklyn, like say, the Museum and Prospect Park, it’s best to drive. A rideshare will be around 10 minutes.

The best part for anyone wanting to check out Manhattan, Chelsea or the Village is the river.

North Williamsburg ferry terminal is just a 10-minute walk through the park.

And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?

Some things guests liked:

”Great location in the heart of Williamsburg. Only short hop on subway into Manhattan. Compact (as expected) but very comfortable rooms. Helpful, friendly staff…The hotel was very modern and in a great location….”

”My room had a view of Manhattan so that was a bonus….”

Some things guests didn’t like:

”Really disappointing for a Hoxton but all of the staff members I spoke to or came into contact with, from the reception desk to the restaurant manager, were all unwelcoming and cold. It’s not what you expect and disappointing after spending a decent amount of cash….”

”The bar area was full everyday of people on laptops which have no room for any guests to sit. We then had to find somewhere outside of the hotel….”

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