Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC
Hotel · West Village ·
Rooftop pool lounge with city views and Japanese dining
Rooftop pool lounge with city views and Japanese dining
"Compact but mighty, this rooftop hums along to tropical house—enough to set the vibe but mellow enough to nap in the sun (and yes, everyone’s trying to get a tan). Mornings bring families with young kids; at noon it switches to adults‑only, and you’ll see friend groups clinking Champagne, solo travelers soaking rays, and New Yorkers with membership typing away poolside. The sun hits hard up here and umbrellas are few; chaise lounges are limited and must be booked and paid for, so I aim for the do‑the‑job couch‑style seats before 1 p.m. Drinks and snacks aren’t encyclopedic, but fresh poke bowls and hot fries hit mid‑day. If it gets too toasty, I retreat to the poolside bar’s shade—or time a visit for sunset, when views over the Hudson, the West Village, and the Meatpacking District steal the show." - Jessica Chapel
"“When Gansevoort Hotel first flicked on its lights in 2004, it was the first property in the Meatpacking District to offer luxury hospitality, as well as a rooftop with stunning views of downtown Manhattan. Today the Rooftop Loft attracts a younger crowd who flock here for the European-inflected menu and variations on spritzes and sangrias.”" - David Farley
"A staple in the Meatpacking District, Gansevoort’s rooftop pool and bar are renowned for their vibrant atmosphere. The rooftop offers spectacular views of the Hudson River and the surrounding cityscape, creating an energetic yet relaxed environment. It’s the perfect place to unwind and soak up the summer sun." - Ty Gaskins
"When it first opened, this was one of a select few hotels that helped turn the downtown Manhattan neighborhood from a niche nightlife district into a mainstream destination; now that the surrounding streets have filled in with upscale retailers and cultural fixtures like the Whitney Museum of American Art, Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC is back with a luxe new look, an impressive contemporary art collection, and an atmosphere that’s a little less frenetic and a little more laid‑back." - The MICHELIN Guide
"At the corner of Ninth Avenue and 13th Street, the Gansevoort Meatpacking is a short stroll away from the art galleries of Chelsea, the brasserie-style restaurants of the West Village, and the smart boutiques of the Meatpacking District. Highlights include the 45-foot-long, heated rooftop swimming pool with underwater lights; the Duplex Penthouse Suite with a wall of windows looking out towards the Hudson River; on-site restaurant The Chester; and the service, which is remarkable for a boutique hotel. Up on the rooftop, savor classics and shareable dishes crafted with Union Square Greenmarket produce in the lounge, or head to the tucked-away Saishin by Kissaki at the Gansevoort Rooftop for excellent a la carte and omakase sushi with a view of the downtown skyline." - CNT Editors
