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Romer Hell’s Kitchen
- Where:
- Why:A quick uptown staycation
- When:Early August 2025
- Who:Solo!
"NYC’s head-turning yet homey Hell’s Kitchen hideaway"
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A perfect hotel lobby.
There are so many opportunities to sink into a plush chair and escape the eternal buzz of 8th Avenue just outside the lobby door.
I’m already planning to return this winter to cozy up with a book or get some work done by The Study’s fireplace.
I’m a big fan of the bodega-style Corner Store and the Romer merch!
My crazily comfortable, cloud-like bed for the night.
Pretty as a postcard. And I NEED that velvet couch, the funky light fixtures, the everything.
Blink and you’ll miss the Gershwin Theatre’s Wicked sign.
I can always appreciate a full-length mirror.
Time for one of several mirror selfie moments.
It’s all in the details, like the closet’s floral interior peeking out from behind a velvet curtain.
Gentle reminders that you’re in Hell’s Kitchen and you should shrink your ecological footprint.
I was so ready for cocktails at the impossibly atmospheric hidden gem that is So & So’s.
Glitzy and gorgeous! This is not your average piano bar.
Bright lights, piano nights.
Found the perfect spot.
Highly Instagrammable shadowy seating everywhere.
My dream room, once again, before I must bounce.
Totally not depressed about having to check out…
Highs & Lows
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Stepping into Romer Hell’s Kitchen’s lobby felt like entering a hip fashion editor’s living room—massive, sun-drenched, and worlds away from city chaos. The vibe is eclectic, inviting, and always buzzing, with plenty of seating to unwind, work, or catch up with friends. Just off the main space is The Study, a cozy lounge and co-working nook complete with a fireplace. No soulless, gilded grandeur here—just good energy and great design.
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My spacious room felt like a dream apartment—soul-soothing colors, bold accents, custom furniture, and quirky-cool lighting. The bed? 10/10. Teal walls with fun local art added a creative, lived-in vibe, and the massive velvet green couch by the window was so perfect for lounging, I took a cat nap on it.
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Their sexy and swanky piano bar, So & So’s, offers an unforgettable experience. Expect speakeasy vibes, strong cocktails, delicious bites, live music ranging from Broadway belters to jazz crooners, and the chance to mingle with a lively, stylish crowd.
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Lots of warm, genuine hospitality.
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No on-site pool or gym—something I personally never miss.
Important Bits
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Type
Neighborhood gem
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Vibe
A wildly charming and colorful, art-filled home away from home in NYC
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Location
Right in the ever-vibrant heart of Hell’s Kitchen!
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Rooms
295 dreamily designed guest rooms and suites
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Pre-Arrival & Arrival Experience
The website covers everything you need to know before arrival. Check-in was smooth and swift, with warm, attentive service. Upon arrival, you receive a QR code to scan that provides detailed info about the hotel’s amenities, special events, and more.
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Future Forward
No single-use plastics in sight—just canned water and a linen reuse card. During my stay, the hotel had just hosted a Plastic-Free Month workshop with Ella Emhoff and Hydro Flask, where guests upcycled T-shirts into crocheted water bottle holders. A+ on the eco front.
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Music
“Native New Yorker” - Odyssey + “New York” - Addison Rae = Romer Hell’s Kitchen
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Year Opened
2023
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Designed By
Goodrich NYC designed the lobby and public spaces, while New York-based, women-owned and -run Islyn Studio designed the guest rooms
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Health & Wellness
Romer doesn’t have an on-site fitness center or pool, but guests can stay active with complimentary passes to a nearby Crunch Fitness and bike rentals
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Food
Grab pastries, bites, and coffee at the all-day Neighborhood Café just off the lobby. For dinner, make a resy at So & So’s. There are plenty of shareable dishes on the menu, but I happily devoured a mouthwatering plate of Pasta alla Norma and nursed a cocktail or three at the bar while live jazz filled the swanky space.
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Bar, Events & Nightlife
So & So’s is a velvet-drenched piano bar and supper club that oozes old-school glamour—I half-expected Frank Sinatra to be holding court at the bar. One night it’s a jazz pianist, the next a Broadway star. The “Some Like It Hot” cocktail? Still dreaming about it. Bonus: the hotel hosts cool events like figure drawing and panel talks in the lobby and The Study.
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Minibar & Retail
Who needs a minibar when the Corner Store exists? This bodega-style lobby shop is stocked with locally made gifts, books, snacks, travel essentials, and limited-edition Romer merch. I left with a tote and mug I’m still obsessed with.
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Accessibility
The hotel offers several ADA guest rooms, including suites. Hearing-accessible accommodations come equipped with visual alarms, while mobility-accessible ones feature roll-in rain showers and grab bars.
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Pet Friendly
I didn’t spot any furry friends, but pets are welcome and well treated—think dog beds, treats, and bowls waiting in-room. Nearby, The Barking Dog offers pet perks too (snacks for pups, frozen drinks for humans), plus a daily “Yappy Hour” with 50% off cocktails.
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Children
Yes, with cribs available upon requeest
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Best Tme to Stay
Visiting NYC is always a good idea—even when the weather is problematic. Romer’s beds are exactly the kind made for stay-in-bed days.
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Price
Perfectly priced for the neighborhood, the divine rooms, the many amenities, etc.!
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851 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA
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In the Area
Hotel Location 851 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA
The hotel is unbeatably placed on Eighth Avenue between 51st and 52nd streets, just steps from the quintessential Hell’s Kitchen experience with its endless Broadway theaters and gay bars. What more could you—and by you, I mean I—need?
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