Wythe HotelvsThe Knickerbocker
Both Wythe Hotel and The Knickerbocker are endorsed by writers. Overall, Wythe Hotel ranks marginally better than The Knickerbocker. Wythe Hotel is ranked #31 in New York City with endorsements from 14 reviews like Gayot, Not For Tourists and The Telegraph.
Wythe Hotel Show All Reviews
80 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
From $225/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide
"The hotel is swank on its own terms, offering a thing or two its Manhattan peers would be hard pressed to provide."
Fodor's
"One of the hottest openings of 2012–and home to stunning Manhattan-skyline views, locally sourced design touches and amenities, and a hip restaurant." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"With a hopping rooftop bar boasting jaw-dropping views of Manhattan, a wonderful restaurant, and cutting-edge industrial design, the Wythe is a destination unto itself." Full review
Time Out
"The Wythe may not be the first boutique hotel in Williamsburg, but it’s the first to capture the neighborhood’s elusive hip factor." Full review
Gayot
"Decor elements pay homage to the building's industrial beginnings with cast-iron railings, exposed wood beams and other retro accents."
BlackBook
"B-burg boutique in a gutted 1901 cooperage. Seventy-two rooms outfitted with custom wood beds made of recycled pine from the old factory."
Zagat
3.3
"It may "look like every other old factory building in the neighborhood", but inside this Williamsburg boutique is "hip and vibrant" with "rustic, modern" stylings."
Condé Nast Traveler
92.4
"The hotel is one block from the Brooklyn waterfront in Williamsburg, a once-industrial neighborhood transformed by artists, entrepreneurs, and a new wave of immigrants." Full review
Afar Magazine
"A five-year restoration and renovation project transformed a factory on the Williamsburg waterfront, originally built in 1901, into the stylish but laid-back Wythe Hotel." Full review
Not For Tourists
"For cool people with lots of cold hard cash."
The Knickerbocker
6 Times Square, New York City, NY 10036
From $749/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Star Service
"Across from the 50th Street subway station...this groundbreaking hotel may harbor a cool vibe in the lobby...but the best is actually reserved for upstairs." Full review
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Fodor's
"Rooms in the landmark building are sleek and contemporary–-and perfect for a good night's sleep, thanks to fabulous beds, sound-proof windows, and blackout drapes." Full review
Gayot
"This luxury hotel in Times Square was founded by legendary businessman John Jacob Astor IV."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Originally opened in 1906 by John Jacob Astor, the 330-room Knickerbocker is back in business after a luxurious, $240-million refurbishment." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This Beaux Arts-style landmark property recently reopened as a hotel for the first time in almost a century." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"All 330 guest rooms have a very contemporary luxury look with modern amenities such as plush beds, down pillows, flatscreen Smart TVs, free WiFi." Full review
Jetsetter
"Times Square landmark turned elegant urban sleep, with food by Charlie Palmer, a sprawling rooftop bar and iconic views." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"This Beaux-Arts landmark... has never felt so sumptuous." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"For those inclined to brave the wild refuge that is Times Square, check into The Knickerbocker Hotel." Full review
Frommer's
"Set in a landmarked, 1902 Beaux Arts beaut of a skyscraper, the hotel makes smart use of the building’s grand bones: guest rooms all have soaring 12-foot ceilings and massive windows." Full review