The Beekman

The Beekman is quirky, eccentric and fun. And full of history. A theatre built on the site hosted the first performance of Hamlet in the USA back in 1761. Edgar Allan Poe published his paper The Broadway Journal from this location. Ralph Waldo Emerson gave lectures to members of the Mercantile Library, which was also headquartered here. Opened as a hotel in 2016, the current building dates back to 1881 as one of New York City's first skyscrapers. It was an office building for most of its life. Big sections were closed off in the 1940's because of changes to the fire codes, including the fabulous atrium, which remained hidden for decades. It became a landmark property in 1998 but was abandoned 2 years later. It was 15 years before the British Architect, Martin Brudnizki started renovating. This member of the Thompson Hotel Group maintains a wonderful boutique feel for a relatively large property. The Beekman is an eclectic unique masterpiece, mixing historic details with edgy art, bespoke & vintage furniture. The gorgeous lobby has a mosaic tiled floor, couches around the edges and a wooden check in counter draped with Persian carpets. The rooms, former offices, have a vintage feel. All come with high ceilings, wooden wardrobes, hidden minibars, marble bathrooms and oak floors. The Bar is decorated with plump sofas, fringed lamps and a long glass case stuffed with curios… books, travel memorabilia, and tchotchkes. It has great cocktails. And is a wonderful place for breakfast. The area around The Beekman, Lower Manhattan, is sometimes overlooked by tourists… it is a hub for new trendy restaurants, beautiful historic buildings and independent shops.