Hotels Jessica Alba Has Stayed At

A 7,000-square-foot rooftop bar overlooking Gramercy Park is central to the planned revival of Gramercy Park Hotel. Closed since 2020, the 18-story hotel at 2 Lexington Avenue is slated for an extensive renovation by MCR and MORSE Development, encompassing its lobby, first-floor restaurants and bars, and 197 guestrooms and suites. The building dates to 1924 and occupies the former site of architect Stanford White’s estate, giving the project a substantial piece of New York history to work with. For now, it remains a hotel in waiting, with the rooftop’s full restoration among the plans for its next chapter.

A 12-seat lobby bar with leather sofas and two fireplaces sets the scale at Smyth Tribeca: personal, residential, and well suited to settling in. Galerie Bar is one expression of that character; upstairs, rooms take their cues from Manhattan lofts, with midcentury styling and floor-to-ceiling windows framing the neighborhood. Some add private terraces, including the Smyth Terrace Suite’s 300-square-foot outdoor space. At Smyth Tavern, the local connection becomes explicit in artwork showcasing Tribeca’s art scene, alongside American dishes that nod to New York supper clubs. The West Broadway address puts galleries, independent shops, and downtown landmarks within reach, with the Chambers Street subway a two-minute walk away.