The Best Hotels in the West Village, New York City

In the early 1900s, this 14-story landmarked building housed sailors docking in New York City’s ports. The Jane Hotel still maintains its quirky aesthetic today. Antique lighting and brass hooks lend an authentic feel to the 50-square-foot (five-square-meter) rooms, but upgrade to a Captain’s Cabin for more space and an en-suite bathroom. Travelers can find further design inspiration in The Jane’s ballroom, outfitted with Oriental rugs, a disco ball and more.

The Walker Hotel’s facade is inspired by 1920s Georgian Revival design, but the experience provided by the hotel is timeless. Old-school amenities, including personalized wake-up calls, complimentary shoeshine service and newspaper delivery, are a specialty here. The Parlour cocktail lounge and curated Greenwich Village-themed library add to the Walker’s vintage feel. Tip: lean into the glamour by booking a room with a private furnished terrace.

This staple of the Village’s hotel scene transports guests to the mid-20th century when former lodger Jack Kerouac penned Tristessa and The Subterraneans at The Marlton. The on-site espresso bar, vintage-inspired crown moldings and oak paneling help recapture this period of New York City history. Even the hotel artwork by Berlin-based painter Stefano Castronovo is modeled after the work of Franz Kline and other mid-century Abstract Expressionists.

Located at the edge of the West Village, Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC is a flashier alternative to its historic peers. Past the trendy lobby, complete with a pool table and bar, guests can discover 22 luxurious suites and 164 rooms. Booking any of these grants travelers access to amenities including a 45-foot (14-meter) heated outdoor rooftop pool, rechargeable suitcase boomboxes and custom cakes.