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Dream Downtown

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Chelsea, New York

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Dream Downtown

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Ranked #5 for a swimming pool in New York
Has a stamp of approval from Food Network and Time Out New York
"Roof top bar has amazing views but gets a bit dodgy at night."(15 Tips)
"its signature PH-D club & Electric Room."(2 Tips)
"Views from @PHDrooftop are the best in the city!"(14 Tips)
"Dream Downtown’s outdoor pool area"(2 Tips)

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Adam ShuvAugust 16, 2015
My favorite hotel in NY. Always happy atmosphere. Don't take the queens rooms they are too small and uncomfortable. pay a bit more and go for the king rooms - it absolutely worth it.
Marcin JasinskiMay 5, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Fantastic "party hotel" with its signature PH-D club & Electric Room. Great views, great crowd. Best location between the Meatpacking District and Chelsea. Outdoor pool with The Beach Club. Have fun!
Juston PayneFebruary 20, 2018
The designers incorporated as many circles as possible into The Dream's interior and exterior design, so this is the place for you if you're super into circles.
Condé Nast TravelerJuly 27, 2016
Come evening, head to the wraparound terrace at Dream Downtown, which has vistas of the Hudson River and sparkling Empire State Building. The “Strawberry Fields” is our drink of choice. Read more
CurbedMarch 25, 2014
The Beach at the Dream Downtown Hotel features white sand imported from Montauk and a glass-bottomed pool, through which you can apparently see the hotel lobby, in a separate area. Read more
Don McIntyreAugust 24, 2014
Less of a hotel, and more of a nightclub with rooms attached to it. Focus is less on guests than on hipsters frequenting the bar. Some of the bar staff have serious attitude problems. Good sized rooms
Bee WilliamsJanuary 8, 2016
My favorite place in the city! The views are great from the rooftop! You should pre game a little because the drinks are a wittle pricey
Rick NijhuisNovember 17, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Nice boutique/design hotel with buzzing bar and nicely decorated rooms. Roof top bar has amazing views but gets a bit dodgy at night.
Paul T.November 9, 2016
Very cool neighborhood and super stylish hotel. The beds are super comfortable but the downside is the noise from the attached nightclub and rowdy drunk guests late at night.
Masha ShabatAugust 9, 2014
Hipsters' paradise and circles everywhere. Other than that - this is an ideal hotel of Manhattan in 21st century. Love it. Coming back soon
George MaierAugust 27, 2016
Check out the electric room...the sound is unbelievable. It certainly is electric. The dj was pretty great the nights I've been there but I know how quickly this can change. 🎸
Fatma GencApril 30, 2015
Great hotel, staff is friendly and the rooms are good in price quality compared to gansevoort/viceroy. Warm pool!!
Ben WardOctober 28, 2016
Trendy, loud and hopping social areas, great location. Pillow-topped bed distinctly uncomfortable though.
Ashley WallerFebruary 16, 2013
GORGEOUS HOTEL. Very "Vegas" like because it seems like it's a club when you walk in. Music is loud, people are having a great time and the atmosphere is great. Very nice decor
Tom SegersNovember 5, 2016
Nice rooms, vibrant atmosphere at night, amazing view on the rooftop. But big waiting line as from 10pm, so best to head up before
Time Out New YorkJuly 18, 2013
Shark takes over the Dream Downtown’s outdoor pool area, bringing the city’s studliest party boys in for Sunday fun. Guest DJs pump up the crowd with beachy disco. Read more
Damian BayonaFebruary 2, 2016
Compact, stylish rooms with a submarine like feel. Geared towards the "in town to party" crowd. The Mexican restaurant has surprisingly good seafood.
Andrew FafoutakisSeptember 8, 2014
Gorgeous hotel with tons of interesting nooks and crannies. Get up to the rooftop bar if you can.
Karin BäcklundJanuary 19, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Great hotel with pool and a good night club - Phd. Perfect for you who go to NYC to shop, eat and party. (Is there any other reason btw?)
RoomCriticAugust 21, 2022
The Premier Studio Room 1409 at the Dream Downtown has awesome views of the city and the Hudson River. Read more
Kristin BookerAugust 1, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Another one of my new favorite places in the city. From the "beach" level with pool to the gorgeous rooftop bar, it will take us a while to get tired of this spectacular joint. Read more
Tony XerriMay 4, 2014
Came with a group, had a few cocktails, people watched all night next to the giant beer can American flag. Not too shabby. Watch out for drunk stumbling morons looking for the bathroom though.
One EpiphanyJanuary 4, 2013
Lounge area is a nice place to meet a small group for drinks and small appetizers. Just be prepared to pay the high end for NYC priced cocktails.
Brian PessinApril 3, 2012
Awesome Hotel! When staying in the city, you may get a shared bathroom, this hotel includes your own private bathroom, huge selling point for us.
AskMenJuly 5, 2011
Highlights from the hotel's entertainment offerings are a pool with a translucent floor, Marble Lane restaurant, and a penthouse nightclub called PH-D from the crew behind Tao and Lavo. Read more
James CaiJune 24, 2017
Be very careful if you're here in business travel... won't get much sleep as many rooms will be affected by the numerous parties going on top, below and inside the hotel.
Food NetworkSeptember 29, 2011
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Sascha PallenbergSeptember 22, 2013
I feel like I bumped into the annual convention of the hipster church. The hotel is beautiful though ;)
Doreen PeledOctober 18, 2013
Basement: a shabby-chic dance spot. Ground floor: restaurant. Rooftop: club with unobstructed views of the Empire State Building
Joey CarmelloMarch 12, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Hotel feels old. For example carpeting, elevator, gym, some lighting, feel worn down.
Jeremy CohenNovember 19, 2016
One of my favorite hotel/clubs of which an owner has been arrested for lighting dogs on fire.
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍July 17, 2016
Swanky, chic and hip hotel in a fab location. Definitely a hotel for the young and impressionable. My stay was in one of the trendy loft-style rooms with a great view of the Empire Estate building😍
Kate BryantSeptember 14, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Literally rented 100 rooms and still weren't allowed to visit the rooftop bar... So that was great!
The ZOE ReportFebruary 2, 2012
The new Dream Downtown is one of NYC’s newest hotspots—its palatial bar proves ideal for a drink after a day of shows!
Maybelline New YorkSeptember 5, 2012
Relish in 350 thread count Egyptian bed linens, go for a swim in the glass-bottom pool or play alongside celebs on the PH-D rooftop. Dream’s got you covered.
SusanaSeptember 3, 2018
I can’t believe I never checked out the rooftop pool until this summer. It’s tiny, but kind of like a secret hidden gem. Drinks are obviously overpriced.
RoomCriticJanuary 4, 2014
View real guest photos and video of Dream Downtown. Check out the rooms and suites before you check in. Read more
Javier MunozFebruary 25, 2015
Rooms, restaurants, gym and service, of course! Highly recommended. Very trendy.
Arianna PApril 6, 2012
Martini glasses above the minibar complete the perfect Chelsea hotel room. Must visit the rooftop nightclub while you're here.
Guest of a GuestOctober 11, 2011
SUNDAY Afternoon: The latest from Josh Wood Production. Expect a varied mix from twinks to bears. Considering it's the only decent gay party on Sunday afternoon, expect a crowded bar. Read more
Kim PhamJuly 2, 2012
Check out the rooftop "Beach" for some of the best summer afternoon people-watching!
Olivia A.October 20, 2014
Amazeballs! Staff is fantastic too!
Sir Apollo TidmoreNovember 26, 2011
Depeche Mode was playing upon our entry- I was sold just on that. Very cozy. Good vibe. Dark atmosphere.
AmateurConciergeSeptember 23, 2023
modern rooms that feel dated, a focus on maintaining “hot spot” venues, entitled staff that offers Rude service
elizaApril 29, 2012
Love the place. However security guards are power-wielding little monsters so beware of the giant chip on their shoulders.
Matt HantzJune 15, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Instead of paying $10 for bottled water at the bar, go to the street vendor on the corner 9th Ave and 16th Street for $1 Poland Springs.
HowcastNovember 11, 2011
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Chrissy CMarch 7, 2012
Paper thin walls. Your neighbors will be loud, drunk college students / couples from Italy who spend their entire vacation loudly celebrating the great "indoors".
Josh EstelleJune 14, 2018
Pretty meh hotel. Little things a bit shabby. Maybe worth while if you want to go to the club upstairs. But little class here. I prefer the Martime Hotel next door
Caroline EganFebruary 12, 2012
Marble Lane (Lobby Bar & Restaurant), Electric Room, and Ph-D are all celebrity sighting places PLUS the music is always good.

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