Kimpton Ink48

This unassuming hotel is truly a diamond in the rough, which is easy to say given that the neighborhood is industrial and is located next to and across from two car dealerships. But then you walk into an inviting space with a very friendly and helpful staff. I have stayed at several hotels in NY and this is by far the nicest and cleanest hotel I have been too. The regular rooms are very spacious for NY standards, the décor is modern and hip and the bathroom is fantastic, comfortable and actually has room for your toiletries. If you think it cant get better, it can the upstairs bar is spectacular with amazing views, and the in-​house restaurant is superb and you can even order room service direct from the restaurant. The quality of the food is very good and the service is great. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone.

The hotel and staff is super nice and friendly. I take away 3 stars because they don’t pay attention to details or take the slightest clue. When checking in, I asked for a higher floor, a quieter place due to the fact that we have a 6 mon baby with us. Without even checking, she promptly said that was the only room available.
Went to our room, on the 5^th floor, she gave us a room with 2 bed. Not needing a second bed, nor was there space for a crib we called downstairs and requested a different room. Viola! What do you know, we got a room on a higher floor!
8^th floor room, NOISY as hell!!! The Windows are facing a night club. You hear very shout, whistle, and honk. It got so bad that it woke us up at 230 in the morning. The noise continues to 430 in the morning!!! This should go without me asking, but they should really pay attention when I specially asked for a quieter room for the baby.
We were only staying for 2 nights and with so much stuff between us and the baby, we didn’t want to move to another room. Second night I asked for earplug, and they literally said, «we can’t find it». Really?!
Another con, hotel is really far from a train station.
Only pro, the semi good view we have from the room.

Rooms are nice and roomy by New York City standards. Make sure to request a high floor. I was placed on the second floor, despite being a Tier 3 Karma Rewards member. The street noise is unbearable. When I said that upon check-​out, the front desk clerk indicated they were aware of the noise problems and had plenty of space on higher floors so it seems bizarre I was put there in the first place. There are trucks coming off the West Side Highway right outside the window starting very early in the morning. Also, as other reviewers have indicated, the blinds don’t quite fit the window so there’s both light and noise pollution starting at dawn in the guest rooms. The rooftop bar is not always open to hotel guests which was also disappointing. If I decide to stay again, I will request a higher floor and bring earplugs and an eye mask.

Run, don’t walk, people!
Everyone was super friendly and helpful about EVERYTHING!
This was my mother’s first trip to the big city, and ink48 sure made her feel special! They sent us up a complimentary bottle of wine and a special note.
It was really wonderful!

Dark and tired hotel, needs a major facelift. Trying too hard to be cool, and to draw people to rooftop bar. Brings in a lot of noise, loud, and drunk people into the hotel. Not for me.
Everything in the rooms (stayed twice, sadly) is tired, loud, or old. no box springs – just a mattress on a wood box 18 inches off the ground. Cool? not really.
Ate breakfast there – not good. you would only eat here for convenience and nothing more.
I think this is for tourists who don’t know better and want to save money by staying at 48^th and 11^th. I would not go back.

Totally Awesome My wife and I spent a weekend all you can ask for. Great service, a contemporary hotel so it wasn’t stuffy. The restaurant and rooftop were great. The rooftop bar views were awe inspiring and we live in NYC.

Great New York hotel. The rooms here are luxurious, with high ceilings which add to the space, plus many rooms have great views of the city. The only drawback is that there is some trendy bar near the roof top which attracts the «Night at the Roxbury» crowd complete with bouncers which is not my scene at all. All of these people crowd the lobby and elevators on weekends making returning to your room difficult.

I would love to give this hotel 5 stars for being so beautiful and accommodating to their guests, but I take away 2 stars because — I told the staff I had a foot injury which didn’t allow me to wear heels or closed toe shoes and they STILL didn’t allow me on the rooftop. Then, I mentioned that my friend was visiting from out of town (true story) and she would just like to see the rooftop view for 5 minutes, if permitted. Still nothing. I understand that policy is policy, but COME ON.
And my injured feet were even sporting designer sandals, if «image» was ever a concern.
We left heartbroken that evening.

Best hotel I’ve ever stayed at on Manhattan. I booked a regular room and obtained an extremely spacious room with a queen bed. Spacious enough for a chaise and an additional chair. More importantly, the room is almost like a loft with an extremely high ceiling. I felt very comfortable and open. It opened my heart, to become a better person. Yea, love this place.
Albeit on the west side but everything inside makes up for it. It’s quiet, the bed is very comfortable with soft sheets and I can actually walk around in my Manhattan hotel room! Extremely courteous staff and guests get VIP first service up to the coveted Press Lounge rooftop bar with «dynamic skyline scenery.» I’d totally stay here again and again.

Stayed here for my husband’s birthday and the hotel was amazing. Beautiful rooms, although not too large. The staff was very friendly and the level of service was very good. I hear the rooftop lounge is amazing however as his birthday was in October it was just too cold to check it out at the time. The shower was amazing! I’d go just to experience that again! The jacuzzi tub situated somewhat in the room is a nice touch in my opinion. Perfect little getaway for a romantic evening in NYC!

Beautiful hotel. Nice location. Wonderful rooftop bar. Great drinks! Staff is great. Very nice and helpful. Close to intrepid and a great Mexican restaurant. Rooftop bar is gorgeous. Wish I could stay another night. Valet guys are great!

This is a great hotel conveniently located near the Intrepid and other tourist attractions. Although I’m not a tourist, it’s nice to be close to the West Side Highway for my drive in Westchester. Print restaurant is attached and there is a rooftop lounge with awesome views! Overall the rooms are pretty spacious, clean, modern, and the staff are all very accommodating. The location is perfect for those not wanting to be right in the center of all the action. Eleventh Ave is far less traveled then the others, that is until Hudson Yards is finished!
A few things to note, valet is available but no «in and out» privileges. This means that if you need your car you will have to pay the $ 55 per day again when checking it back in. You are better off trying to find parking on the surrounding residential streets. Just pay attention to the alternate side of the street parking signs as NYC is quick to give a ticket, for anything!
There are also garages in the area that you can park in a pay $ 10-​$ 15 less then the valet.
Lastly, try to get a room on a higher floor as you will hear NYC noise. There is currently construction going on and the plates they put in the street make a loud bang every time a vehicle drives over it. We are on the 11^th floor and can hear it all night long.
This will be our go to spot when we are back in town for business.

The room and the property are very nice; no hiccups or surprises during or stay. Helpful and polite front desk staff. We did not go up to the roof patio but there were lots of people queuing up to get in.
Great eastern view onto Manhattan :)
The street outside is a bit noisy, but hey, it’s the city: P

We arrived at ink48 at 3 when it was time for check-​in. The room was not ready. They told us to wait. We waited for 30 minutes and your room still was not ready. We checked in our bag and left to eat. We came back at 6:45pm and they had given our initial room away. Then they assigned us to a room on a much lower floor.
When I asked them how they were going accommodate us for this incident. They said they don’t understand. I have been to many kimpton hotels in philly, boston, chicago, salt lake city, and so on. As a kimpton member, they always treated me very nicely, however this was the worst hotel experience I have ever had. I would never stay here again.

We stayed here overnight for my 30^th birthday and the service was fantastic! Stephen, at the front desk was so sweet and accommodating! The hotel is beautiful and the view is great!
Love it and highly recommended!

I stayed at Ink48 for most of my stay in NYC. We were kindly greeted during check-​in by staff. I stayed in a suite, which had one of the most beautiful views of NYC (check the picture I posted from my room). It will be hard for another hotel to top Ink48 panoramic NYC view (top floor). I fell in love with the view and didn’t want to leave my room (lol). My room was clean and well maintained. Housekeeping did a great job cleaning while I was away touring. Ink48 is very modern. Press Lounge is located on the top floor of Ink48. It’s a great place to grab a drink and enjoy NYC views. Staff was very friendly and very attentive. Ink48 was kind enough to hold our luggage while we went sightseeing after checking out. The views of NYC and great service at Ink48 are priceless. Ink48 is a great place to stay in NYC, especially if you’re looking for amazing city views.

… The first room (209) had me a bit worried… the bed was lumpy, the view was less than ideal and the TV was falling off the wall lol. However, they changed the room to 501… the view improved, the bathroom had a better lay-​out and it was much much better from that point onward.
I had a 9pm reservation at Print, and the meal was fabulous! from start to finish. The martinis were magical, the starter (shrimp with mix greens) & the main (red snapper) was unbelievable! I opted to skip desert for the view of the skyline. Again, WOW! the night was a bit cooler than I would have liked, however, the gas fired fire pit, and the 6 heat lamps addressed that (plus the 3 other martinis). all in all, it’s worth the stay…
5 stars to the following :
the gym (spacious & model equipment)
the room…
the restaurant…
& the roof top…
well done to all!!!
It’s a 4 ½, because of the rough start… however, I’ll be back!

Wir haben im September 2015 im Ink 48 gewohnt. Wir hatten ein sehr schönes und großes Zimmer in den oberen Etagen. Mit Blick auf die Skyline. Zu dem Wohnschlafbereich gehörte ein riesengroßes Badezimmer. Mit Badewanne und Dusche. Das Hotel ist sehr schön eingerichtet. Urbaner Lifestyle mit der nötigen Portion an minimalistischem Design.
Die Lobby ist ansprechend gestaltet und bietet viele Möglichkeiten zum verweilen. Man hat als Hotelgast immer die Möglichkeit verschiedene Wassersorten zu trinken und morgens früh verschiedene Kaffees zu probieren. Im Hotel sind zusätzlich noch zu erwähnen dass man herzlich willkommen ist, wenn man einen Hund dabei hat. Weiterhin gibt es hier im Hause eine sehr schöné Rooftop bar mit grandiosem Ausblick und ein sehr gutes Restaurant.
Wir können dieses Hotel uneingeschränkt weiter empfehlen. Es liegt im angesagten Hells Kitchen Viertel! Rundherum gibt es einige sehr gute Restaurants und Frühstücksbars!

I have to take a moment of silence to savor the amazing view from the rooftop deck of NYC’s skyline… ok, now that that’s over, Ink48 is just too sexy and the fact that it’s part of the cool, modern, hip, and sexy Kimpton Hotel group did not escape my eyes. The vibe is definitely hot and one you do not want to miss. Because I went in January, the fountains were not running, however, the room with the fire pit was on fire… I know, corny, but I couldn’t resist. Too bad it was already packed, so I was not able to partake in the warmth and comfort of the private room… boo! Maybe next time. Although I thoroughly enjoyed myself, I was a little put out that as soon as we ordered drinks, the waitress demanded payment right there. It kind of felt like she was harassing us and that irritated me a little. Bitchiness aside, I can’t wait to go back in the summer to take in the wonderful view of the Hudson.

Ink48 is like other Kimpton hotels: stylish, trendy, modern, and comfortable. I stayed three nights in January 2016. My largish (for NYC) king room was on the 12^th floor with a view of mid-​town and the Hudson River.
The up-​scale Print restaurant looks nice, but I didn’t eat. I did, however, have drinks at the stylish lobby bar. I was underdressed compared with other guests, but the bartender treated me fine. He even let me try their small batch gins before I selected one.
I didn’t check out the lounge on the top floor — it’s only open at night and apparently has more of a nightclub vibe, which isn’t my thing.
Perhaps the biggest negative about ink48 is the neighborhood. It’s sort of an industrial area with lots of car dealerships, building supply companies and warehouse-​like places. While there are some apartments about a block away, you’ll have to go a few blocks to start finding restaurants/​bars. I didn’t feel unsafe in the area, but if you’re hoping for a hip vibe in the neighborhood immediately around where you’re staying, you should look elsewhere. (The one consolation is that ink48’s rates are lower than if the same hotel was in a hipper neighborhood.)

This was my first stay at this hotel. It is early October and looking forward to being on the west side of Manhattan. Right in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, it was a great location where we could get quickly to Chelsea and other areas we wanted to venture for food and shopping.
Since it was a rainy, cold Friday night when I arrived, I did not get to check out the rooftop. The next night it was closed for a private event. My friend checked into the hotel earlier that afternoon and said the rooftop was really nice. She even enjoyed happy hour at the hotel that day! I was on the plane during that time:(
Thankfully for my friend’s Kimpton points, we got upgraded to a sweet room. Very large room with a bathtub in the main room which made me laugh considering neither one of had plans to use it. It was nice to put extra shopping bags there.
The hotel staff was really nice and the restaurant downstairs had great food. FYI the bar downstairs closes earlier that I would have expected. It seemed like last call with around 10:15pm on Friday night. I think it is because they would like the crowd to move up to the rooftop bar.
Definitely want to come back again and hopefully check out the rooftop bar!

This hotel is fabulous! Spacious, nicely decorated rooms, warm friendly staff and they have these amazing zebra print robes that are so comfortable.
The rooms were so clean and cozy. I arrived here on Friday (10÷9÷15) and walked 12 blocks in the huge rainstorm so I was pretty crabby. The staff greeted me warmly, I arrived in my beautiful room, slipped into my robe and instantly felt calm and relaxed. There’s a great vibe here.
There’s also great amenities like Wine hour from 5−6pm (free wine!) and they will bring you toiletries/​accessories that you might’ve forgotten. For example, if you need a nail clipper and they will bring one too the room for free.
I also think it’s cool they have door bells, privacy (do not disturb) buttons and make up (clean) room buttons which is so convenient. I always would forget to put the Do Not Disturb sign on the door knob and pushing a button is way more convenient.
The only down side is you have to pay for wifi for $ 14/​a day
I would definitely stay here again, it was a great experience.

I’ve stayed at this location about four times now and loved it in the past tho it seems the honeymoon is over. Sad. Seems very pretentious and I had in the past visits enjoyed the friendly caring and attention to details. Now however it seems to have changed and our trip this time was very disappointing.
I booked our room res in March for an August business trip and confirmed the room amenities several times between the booking and the arrival date. Traveling with a work companion I wanted to be sure to have two beds and that had been confirmed however when we arrived from the airport we were told that we had been changed to a different style of room they said it was an «upgrade» but it was awful. It had one bed and a short couch, so they brought in a rollaway bed right out of 1965 with an old hollow mattress and springs. Neither of us slept a wink due to street noise and the accommodation. They moved us two days later, charge you up front as a hold on your debit or credit and also charge you $ 100.00 a day for possible «incidentals». Insane. A bottle of water in the room is $ 8.00. As if. Our business had us there for 6 nights and again they charged my debit card $ 1500.00 the day before we checked out! They stated that the $ 100 a day charge is «normal for a hotel of their caliber». Seriously? Get over yourself.
Some to two people today as to the excessive charges charged in advance icon my debit card and still waiting for one of them to return my call with a resolution. So bummed as I was previously so impressed with this hotel and now just have a really bad taste in my mouth. I won’t be staying

Great Friendly Staff! Really enjoyed Anthony and Jose, but really everyone was friendly and were dedicated to making our stay enjoyable.
Good quality rooms and bedding. Noise levels from street acceptable.
A few areas of improvement –lounge furniture not comfortable or functional. Coffee service was a little spotty — need to ensure coffee is full. Also, not a big fan of Columbe organic coffee. BTW 9:30 is too early to cut off coffee service especially on weekends.
Location a little questionable as neighborhood is in transition and 15 — 20 minutes from Time Square subway location. Also, located on 11^th, most of trendy eats on 8^th and 9^th ave.
We cannot say enough about the friendliness of the staff and their willingness to ensure our stay was great!

Ink48 is one of the reasons my loyalty continues to grow for the Kimpton Hotels brand. This was the second time staying at this hotel and it didn’t disappoint. While it has some areas for improvement by and large this hotel hits the mark.
From the moment you walk in to the lobby you are transported into a relaxing and friendly atmosphere, thanks to the signature scent that permeates throughout. The front desk staff are friendly and efficient. If the goal is to make you feel welcomed and special they certainly achieve it. Once you’re checked-​in, a process that is pretty quick, you“ll be able to enjoy a beautifully designed room that feels roomier than most nyc hotel rooms. The views are great, the design is clean and modern and the bathroom has CE Bigelow toiletries. The big flat screen tv has great reception, no fuzziness here and the animal print robes are comfy. Now that you have unpacked and had a chance to admire the views, tested the comfy bed and checked out the well stocked mini bar you will want head down to the FREE wine happy hour in the lobby. This is a daily occurrence and highly recommended.
One other thing not to be missed is PRESS, the rooftop lounge, it is incredible. The views are amazing and the drinks are well poured. We will be coming back!

Beautiful place to stay. Rooms were large (for Manhattan standards), The 5:00p.m. Happy Hour was very lovely. The room service was delicious. The location was next to the Hudson and had a cool rooftop bar across the street. The views of Manhattan and the Hudson were breathtaking.
The only downsides is that it’s 4 long blocks to the nearest subway station, the rooftop bar has a doorman and I was rejected even though I was a hotel guest (which was completely stupid in my opinion and that really killed my stay and decreased my rating on this hotel) and some of the hotel staff were unfriendly and too busy to care.

I’m a loyal Kimpton Girl so they treat me well everywhere & Ink 48 was no exception. I stayed here for my birthday weekend and really loved it. They had a bottle of Cava already on ice waiting for me when I checked in. SUCH a classy touch! The rooms are beautiful and spacious, and my city view was divine.
The location for me was perfect — walking distance to the theater district and pretty much everything else I wanted to do. The proximity to the river made for a scenic jog. I didn’t try the restaurant but I did manage to check out the wildly hyped Print rooftop Lounge. This was the only «sour» spot for me. It was closed for events during the early evening when I was there, and there were lines down the block. Although it’s lovely up there, the crowd is young, obnoxious & loud and the drinks outrageously overpriced. I was charged $ 24 (!!) for a very mediocre glass of Moet. Happy birthday, indeed. That one experience was all I needed. Honestly I was also surprised that they were serving Barefoot Pinot Noir during wine hour. Now, there’s nothing not to love about wine hour but I’m accustomed to better labels. Barefoot is what I call «drugstore wine» — it’s a little lowbrow for Kimpton IMHO.
Otherwise it was a perfect visit. They made my birthday weekend absolutely wonderful and I’d definitely stay here again.

I stayed here overnight for my birthday. The moment I stepped through those wide glass double doors, I just knew it was meant to be. First– the place smells like HEAVEN. I walked to the concierge and was greeted with a smile. Kelsey asked me my reason for staying over and when I mentioned it was my birthday, she asked me if I would like a bottle of wine sent up to me room (red or white). I was taken away by how sweet and helpful she was.
As soon as I entered the room, I felt extremely relaxed. It was a pretty large sized, not to mention spotless & very sophisticated, clean cut décor. 15 minutes later, I hear a knock on my door and there’s my wine! With a card! It was so sweet of her– Kelsey is just great!
I loved everything about my stay here, and although I was not able to go up to the roof top, I have been there before and the views are just magnificent. The staff was friendly, always willing to help and how can I forgot about the fuzzy wall in the elevator?! =) Pretty freaking awesome.
Overall, I had an amazing stay and will 100% be coming back to Ink48! Hopefully sooner than later.

Guys. Guys… guys. But — guys. Seriously? Is this place for real?
I’m officially going to become one of those wealthy eccentrics that takes up residence in a hotel. And it’s probably going to be this one. Because clearly, Ink48 gets me. They just do.
From the yoga mat in the closet, the cushy bathrobes, the cozy chenille throw on the bed, the ridiculously friendly staff (seriously, it’s like they were all my best buds from Day 1), to the well-​appointed rooms, well-​thought out layouts, top of line restaurant and rooftop lounge, and phenomenal views (the windows in the rooms are massive!), I was tickled from start to finish.
I’m here on a business trip, and it’s been so easy to make myself at home here. Not only am I situated near Hell’s Kitchen’s array of great dining (9^th Ave. is just a short walk), I can take out a hotel bike and ride the river path, walk ten minutes to Central Park, or pop down to Chelsea Market very easily. And when I get back, there’s complimentary wine hour in the lobby lounge!
Someone was really thinking when they designed these rooms, too. The faux mid-​century desks include charging stations, the bathrooms are small but you don’t step out of the shower and into the toilet, and the CO Bigelow bath products and kits are nice touch (I never remember to pack a nail file — thank you!).
Definitely sign up for Kimpton Karma — they remember your room preferences and you get a free lounge/​mini bar credit, among other perks. Totally worth the five minutes it takes to sign up.
Sidenote: THERE’S A FUZZY WALL IN THE ELEVATORS. (Get Him to the Greek, anyone?) I had more than a couple of good laughs with strangers thanks to these.
I’m seriously planning my next trip as an excuse to try another one of the Kimpton hotels — hope they’re all as fantastic as Ink48!

I have been to this hotel twice and loved it both times. We always get attentive, polite, service at Kimpton hotels. The 5 stars is strictly for the hotel, not the rooftop bar.
We are Kimpton rewards members. I’d recommend signing up. We get great deals, mini bar credits, and are often upgraded. We were upgraded on out most recent trip and enjoyed a king deluxe room with a beautiful view of the skyline. I am a New Yorker and am still in awe of it every time. The room was very clean, and quite large for New York. All Kimpton hotels are dog friendly, so our pup, Penny, was comfortable, too. We were asked if we needed a dog bed or water/​food bowls. The décor was modern and pretty.
While Hell’s Kitchen is not my favorite area of NYC, it is preferable to staying in crowded, touristy, Times Square. In the morning we stopped at the Gotham Market, just down the street, for some local iced coffee and food.
All in all, a great spot. Look online for last minute deals. Prices really drop sometimes!

Apparently the third time is the charm for ink48.
My most recent trip was perfect in pretty much every way. A great room (915) which afforded really quite amazing views, very comfortable furniture to sit, unplug, enjoy the view and the awesome inner circle amenity they provided me with. The front desk staff was extremely helpful. Every time I stay there it has been better. Looking forward to next time.

Stayed here for 5-​nights and absolutely loved it!
I called ahead to let them know that my wife and I were recently married — at no charge they had champagne and chocolates waiting in our room! That’s Kimpton for you, always willing to go the extra mile to create an unforgettable experience.
The staff was great, super responsive and welcoming — every time we came in the hotel they greeted us. The concierge were very helpful with directions and recommendations.
We had a City View suite on the 12^th floor, amazing view and a pretty spacious room for NYC.
Like every Kimpton I’ve ever stayed at, the king sized bed was beyond cozy — great mattress and linens — slept like a baby every night.
I absolutely loved the shower with the rain-​forest shower head but nothing beat a soak in the oversized tub after a long day of shopping and walking through the city.
Did I mention the tub was big enough for two with a great view of the city? Yeah, buddy.
Another Kimpton perk — FREE wine everyday from 5pm to 6pm. Nice touch!
As mentioned in other reviews, the rooftop bar is a great way to end the evening. Amazing views of Manhattan and super comfy seating — it was a little chilly outside but they actually have blankets available so you can cuddle up – super romantic.
The drinks on the roof are stiff but pricey; we ordered two JW Blacks and it was $ 42 bucks.
I’ve always been a big fan of Kimpton. I’ve stayed at several and will continue to do so whenever I can.
If you’re looking for a swank hotel with great décor and personality in Hells Kitchen (which has some awesome neighborhood spots to eat and drink blocks for the hotel) than give Ink48 a whirl, you won’t be disappointed!

Decent hotel. Came here for IMats nyc 2015 and location was perfect. Nice décor, decent sized rooms however very pricey. Not as bad as some hotels in the city but its up there.
I gave 3 stars because we traveled from mass and waited outfront for over 20 mins for valet. With no other cars waiting. Once staff came out they were courteous and joked with us about sports teams… ny vs boston the ongoing rivalry. Anyway the other reason i gave 3 is becausee we booked a standard double bed and they sold out so our room was gone. We ended up on 15^th floor, room 1518
Hardly any pretty view, a large beautiful bathroom with a pullout sofa bed that was pretty hard an uncomfy.
If i had to i would come back but per my experience there are nicer nyc hotels… i rather be closer to the city as well. But again this is all just my opinion.

Beautiful hotel! I’m sad I was only here for one night but will definitely come back. They have a roof top terrace and bar that I want to go see. The views are incredible from what I hear.
There was a frosted glass door for the bathroom which was a bit weird but we worked with it. Oh and a gym and spa on the second floor. Also something I need to check out on the next visit.
Bonus points for this place being dog friendly.

Wow, this hotel far exceeded my expectations!
I booked a junior suite as a birthday gift for my boyfriend (and partly for myself!). The room was MASSIVE with an expansive bathroom and beautiful view of the river. The décor is modern, sleek and very clean. They have the most amazing rainfall showers and a large bathtub with complimentary bath salts. The bed and pillows are so so comfortable, I had the most amazing night sleep when I stayed. It’s super nit-​picky, but Ink48 followed many of the «trendy» hotels in my least favorite design trend of frosted glass bathroom doors. While the toilet was hidden behind a wall and not visible from the main room, it did not have a door to section it off from the rest of the bathroom.
Personally, I tend to avoid Times Square/​theater district area, but this hotel is only a hop and a skip away and it’s FAR more quiet and peaceful. It’s also a short walk to Central Park South. The hotel is a few blocks off the main cluster of restaurants/​bars/​bodegas on 9^th and is near a load of auto dealers and car-​related servicing places.
The huge asset of this property and one of the reasons I loved staying here was because the hotel itself offered enough for us to not leave for the entire evening. The restaurant Print was fantastic, trendy and elegant. After dinner we hopped up to PRESS, the rooftop lounge that boasts some incredible views of the city. There was a line at the door and even in the dead of winter this place was popping. This is perfect for a couple looking for a little bit of glam before cuddling up!
I can’t recommend enough joining the Kimpton rewards program. By signing up for the program you can select your preferences (ex: pet-​free rooms for me since I’m allergic or pet friendly rooms if you wish) and you get a $ 15 bar credit. After walking around the city in the afternoon a hand-​written note wishing a happy birthday, a bottle of wine and 5 different types of chocolate snacks were waiting for us in the room!
I would not recommend this hotel to family with kids because of the «lounge» on the rooftop and its a few blocks to the closest bodega. I would recommend it SOOO HIGHLY to any couple wanting a city getaway!

I enjoy going into the various areas of New York and exploring. I love Chinatown, SoHo, and of course you’d be hard-​pressed to find a less than decent meal in Little Italy. Ink 48 is in an area known as Hell’s Kitchen & is what I suppose is known as a boutique hotel. It’s quirky and fun. This is not a stiff place or stale place.
The rooftop is currently an epicenter of hippiness. What is hip? It is hands-​down the hottest party scene rooftop in all of New York City. That is saying a lot! It swings!
I don’t like hell. I don’t like the devil. It has nothing to do with Hell’s Kitchen’s Gordon Ramsay. This is part of an area in New York known as Hells kitchen. It is several blocks away from Times Square to give you an idea of its locale.
Across the street is Gotham Market an upscale food court with about nine tasty pitstops. Inside the hotel is Print restaurant which has incredible food for a hotel. I don’t mean that to come off as a backhanded compliment. The menu is excellent. This coming from a guy who drove across America several times with his father as a kid where we stayed and ate at the Howard Johnson’s. Ugh.
Funny Will at the front desk and a lovely lady in red named Cory really made my stay wonderful. Customer service still matters here. Sadly most places in America seem to have forgotten this. This Kimpton property gets it right.
My room overlooked the USS Intrepid submarine which I (and my room visiting NY friends Geraldo Rivera and Rita Cosby) marveled at. Way cool. My late pal writer Tom Clancy would’ve stayed here for sure. I’m saddened he missed it. «The Hunt for Red October Room» is what they should call this room.
Check out my pics!

Ink48 redeemed itself!
Marc and I ventured into NYC this past weekend, to go see a game and have a little night. We dropped our things off at the hotel super early, knowing our room wasn’t going to be ready. The front desk was super sweet, hung onto our stuff, and we went on our way.
We didn’t end up back at the hotel until… oh, way later that evening. Turns out, they upgraded us AND left us a very nice bottle of red in our room. Our room was gorgeous – a corner, 14^th floor room, with fantastic views. We ended up spending all night in the room and it was just perfect for us. Super duper appreciated – I was using a Kimpton Karma night, as well, so it was totally unexpected.
All in all, a perfect Kimpton Redemption. Staff was great, room was beautiful, with comfy beds and great amenities… we will definitely be back :)

Zugegeben, das INK48 liegt nicht wirklich im Zentrum von New York (noch nördlich des Flugzeugträgers Intrepid), aber vielleicht bekommt der New York Besucher auch aus genau dem Grund mehr für sein Geld als in Hotels zentralerer Lage. Dabei muss zugestanden werden, dass das INK48 durchaus seinen Preis hat. Aber wir wissen: es geht teuerer und schlechter.
Die Hotelzimmer gehören zu unseren größten Erfahrungen, wörtlich zu nehmen. Neben dem Kingsize Bett bietet unser sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Zimmer ein Schreibtischbord mit darüber montiertem Flatscreen, ein Sofa vor dem Fenster, was man zwar nur 10 cm weit öffnen kann, was dann aber den seitlichen Blick auf die Kreuzfahrer auf dem Hudson frei gibt. Wir hatten beim Einchecken die Zimmerwahl und entschieden uns für eine Variante gen Norden not Hudson View, da die Alternative neben dem Lift gelegen hätte. Mit dieser Lage hatten wir schon mal schlechte Erfahrung gemacht.
Wir genießen ein Riesenzimmer mit viel Stauraum, chicem Interieur, iPod-​Docking-​Station (ein Glück, dass wir ein Ipod besitzen!) und einem Bad mit einer supergroßen Duschecke (von Kabine kann man hier nicht reden).
Da das INK48 nicht zentral liegt, genießen wir den complementary coffee in der Lobby am Morgen, ohne erst nach einem coffee shop suchen zu müssen. Wir haben uns am Vorabend eine Kleinigkeit zum Frühstück bei Whole Food erstanden, greifen uns den Kaffee im Pappbecher aus der Lobby und frühstücken in den Federkissen, während wir for free unsere e-​mails checken.
Nachmittags lädt das Hotel seine Gäste zwischen 5 und 6 Uhr zu Wein und Bier ein, was eine nette Geste ist.
Der absolute Bringer ist allerdings die «roof top terrace» des Hauses, nicht nur für Hotelgäste und heuer leider gerne für private Events reserviert. Hier wird der Blick in den Abendhimmel nicht von Wolkenkratzern eingeschränkt, sondern bezieht selbige in die Optik ein. Geniale Panoramen, die ihren Preis haben.

I always opt for boutique hotels in NYC because I know that I will get a unique experience to add to my trip. Ink 48 did not disappoint. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was a water bowl and some dog food for your four legged family member. Even though I don’t travel with my pets, I appreciated the nice touch. We arrived in the city early and planned to leave our bags with the bell desk and take off but when I checked in I was told that my room was ready and I had been upgraded to a nicer room with a better view, I was ecstatic!
The room was larger than I expected. Hotel rooms in NYC, especially in boutique hotels tend to be the size of a broom closet but this room was spacious and offered a beautiful view and vaulted ceilings. The hotel also provides a 5:00 pm wine reception which is the perfect excuse to pull you back in from walking the city sidewalks all day, rest up and shower for a night of drinking.
Another great feature of this hotel is the rooftop bar. It has gorgeous views of the city and the Hudson. I can’t say anything positive about the bartenders and servers but luckily you only have to interact with them briefly and you can return to gazing at the city and sipping on your favorite cocktail. At the elevator, there’s a giant sleaze ball checking ID’s and ogling the female anatomy like its part of the job description.
Andreas at the front desk and Janice in housekeeping were the friendliest and most helpful staff we encountered in the entire hotel. I enjoyed my daily interaction with them because they embody the word hospitality. The rest of the staff should follow their lead.
PS — lean your back up against the elevator wall and move from side to side for a free thrill.

Tolles Hotel mit sehr schönen Zimmern! Nicht alle haben natürlich den Sensationsblick, aber auch ein Zimmer mit Blick auf den Hudson ist sehr schön. Hohe Räume, schicke Einrichtung, komfortable Bäder und sehr gemütliche Sitzecken im Foyer.
Die Lage in Hells Kitchen ist nicht mitten im Trubel, aber man ist sehr schnell auch zu Fuss in Mid Town ich finde es perfekt.
Das Personal ist wie es sich in USA gehört sehr zuvorkommend und es gibt zur Happy Hour kostenlos Wein für die Hotelgäste!
Auch Wlan ist für die Gäste gratis.
Und die Bar im 16. Stock ist wirklich toll!

Very nice hotel. Roof terrace on 16^th floor with gorgeous view over Manhattan.