Gansevoort Meatpacking

About Gansevoort Meatpacking

Gansevoort Meatpacking suits travelers who want a downtown base in the West Village, close to the Hudson River and the start of the High Line at Gansevoort Street. Couples can walk to the Meatpacking District's streets and the riverfront, while business travelers can reach Midtown by subway. The listed fitness center, spa and outdoor pool support days that mix sightseeing with rest, and the listed 24-hour front desk helps late arrivals settle in without hurry.

This is a five-star hotel in Downtown Manhattan, and the booking supplier gives it a guest score of 4.2 out of 5 from 2,276 reviews. The listed facilities point to a full-service stay: a restaurant, a bar, a spa, a fitness center and an outdoor pool with a pool bar. Guests looking for a quieter kind of city break use it as a base for the West Village, the river and the High Line, which begins at Gansevoort Street.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities cover the practical parts of a stay. Couples can plan around the outdoor pool, pool bar, spa and fitness center, and ask the property which hours each keeps. Families have listed family rooms and cots, and should confirm bedding and room layout before booking. Business travelers get listed Wi-Fi, room service and laundry service. Late arrivals can rely on the listed 24-hour front desk and luggage storage, but should confirm arrival arrangements and parking or valet parking with the property in advance.

Air conditioning, lifts, a safe, breakfast, breakfast in room and a terrace also appear on the supplier's list, alongside a banquet space and wheelchair accessibility. Ask Gansevoort Meatpacking how each of these works in practice, since access rules, hours and any charges change and are set by the property. Travelers staying several nights should also confirm laundry service turnaround and whether room service runs overnight, then plan arrival times around the listed 24-hour front desk.

The setting

Gansevoort Meatpacking stands at 18 Ninth Avenue, at 13th Street, in the West Village of Downtown Manhattan. The address puts you on the island's lower west side, with the Hudson River to the west and the High Line beginning at Gansevoort Street. Straight-line distances give a sense of scale: Penn Station is about 1 mile (1.6 km), Times Square about 1.6 miles (2.6 km), Grand Central Terminal about 1.7 miles (2.8 km), the 9/11 Memorial about 2.0 miles (3.2 km) and Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street about 2.4 miles (3.9 km).

The surrounding street grid is older than the Commissioners' Plan north of 14th Street, so named streets and irregular blocks replace the numbered pattern within a few minutes of the door. Ninth Avenue runs north toward Midtown, and the West Village's quieter blocks lie to the east. For orientation, uptown means north and downtown means south. Ask the property which walking routes it suggests for the river, the High Line and the nearest subway entrances, since access points and service change.

Location and neighborhood

A weekend in the West Village rewards a slower pace. The neighborhood lies west of Seventh Avenue, where the grid gives way to short blocks and named streets. Brownstones line quiet stretches, and small gardens appear behind low gates. Couples can walk without a fixed route, pausing at corners and reading the street signs. The Meatpacking District sits at the western edge, beside Hudson River Park. Weekend mornings are calm, with delivery vans and dog walkers setting the rhythm. Gansevoort Meatpacking makes a practical base for this slower side of downtown.

Evenings suit couples who prefer conversation to a schedule. The streets west of Seventh Avenue hold small dining rooms and corner counters, though the area also has quieter blocks away from the main routes. A slow weekend can include a long lunch, a bookstore browse, and a walk toward the river at sunset. The Hudson River Greenway is close, and the piers offer benches facing New Jersey. On cool days, the West Village feels enclosed and intimate. Gansevoort Meatpacking sits within this pattern, with the Meatpacking District and the river within an easy walk.

Getting there and around

Arriving by air, Gansevoort Meatpacking is around 14 miles (22.1 km) from the airport and around 1.7 miles (2.8 km) from the main rail station. The subway runs 24 hours, and contactless tap to pay is the simplest way through the turnstiles. From Gansevoort Meatpacking, Broadway and Seventh Avenue carry several lines north and south. The West Village is compact on foot, and the Meatpacking District connects to Hudson River Park. Buses cross town on 14th Street, and the ferry at Whitehall Terminal crosses to Staten Island. Check subway service changes before a late return.

Nearby sights and food

The West Village puts several major sights within a short trip. Little Island and Hudson River Park sit along the water, with paths for an evening walk. The High Line begins nearby and runs north toward Hudson Yards. The 9/11 Memorial and Museum are south at the Financial District, and the observation decks downtown and at Hudson Yards offer city views. The Brooklyn Bridge is a longer walk or a short subway ride away. Check opening hours and ticketing before setting out, especially for the memorial museum and the decks.

Food here suits a slow weekend: small dining rooms, corner counters, and bakeries that sell by the piece. Menus lean Italian, French, Mediterranean, and New American, with ramen, tacos, and vegetarian plates on side streets. The Meatpacking District has larger rooms and weekend brunch, while the West Village keeps more intimate tables. For couples, a late lunch avoids the evening rush, and a market picnic by the river is an easy alternative. Check opening days, as some kitchens close early on Sundays and Mondays.

A day from Gansevoort Meatpacking

A day from Gansevoort Meatpacking can begin with coffee and a pastry at a corner counter, then a walk along the named streets toward Hudson River Park. Continue to Little Island for views back to the city, and follow the High Line north to Hudson Yards. Break for a long lunch in the Meatpacking District or on a quieter West Village block. In the afternoon, visit the 9/11 Memorial pools downtown, then return for a slow dinner. End with a riverside bench at sunset. Check opening hours and subway service changes, and keep the plan loose enough for a second coffee.

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Facilities listed by the supplier

As listed by the booking supplier; a facility not listed here may still exist. Confirm anything important with the property.

• 24 Hour Front Desk
• 24-hour security
• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Babysitting service
• Banquet
• Snack bar
• Bars
• Bath
• Bathrobe
• Bathroom
• Breakfast
• Breakfast in room
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Crib
• Currency exchange
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Entertainment activities
• Family rooms
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Garage
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Luggage storage
• Night club
• Non smoking rooms
• Outdoor pool
• Parking
• Pets allowed
• Pool bar
• Restaurant