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Dream Downtown

Dream Downtown

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Chelsea, New York
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    Rick N.
    "Roof top bar has amazing views but gets a bit dodgy at night."(15 Tips)
    Marcin J.
    "its signature PH-D club & Electric Room."(2 Tips)
    B. S.
    "Views from @PHDrooftop are the best in the city!"(14 Tips)
    Time Out New York
    "Dream Downtown’s outdoor pool area"(2 Tips)
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  • Adam S.
    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 J.
    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 P.
    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 Traveler
    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
  • Curbed
    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 M.
    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
  • Rick N.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Bee W.heart icon on user image
    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
  • Paul T.heart icon on user image
    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 S.
    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 M.heart icon on user image
    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 G.heart icon on user image
    Fatma GencApril 30, 2015
    Great hotel, staff is friendly and the rooms are good in price quality compared to gansevoort/viceroy. Warm pool!!
  • Ben W.heart icon on user image
    Ben WardOctober 28, 2016
    Trendy, loud and hopping social areas, great location. Pillow-topped bed distinctly uncomfortable though.
  • Ashley W.
    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 S.heart icon on user image
    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 York
    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 B.heart icon on user image
    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 F.heart icon on user image
    Andrew FafoutakisSeptember 8, 2014
    Gorgeous hotel with tons of interesting nooks and crannies. Get up to the rooftop bar if you can.
  • Karin B.heart icon on user image
    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?)
  • Kristin B.heart icon on user image
    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
  • RoomCritic
    RoomCriticAugust 21, 2022
    The Premier Studio Room 1409 at the Dream Downtown has awesome views of the city and the Hudson River. Read more
  • Tony X.
    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.
  • AskMen
    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
  • One E.
    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 P.
    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.
  • Food Network
    Food NetworkSeptember 29, 2011
    Attending The New York City Wine & Food Festival? Tweet your photos to @foodnetwork or share them on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/foodnetwork.
  • James C.
    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.
  • Sascha P.
    Sascha PallenbergSeptember 22, 2013
    I feel like I bumped into the annual convention of the hipster church. The hotel is beautiful though ;)
  • Doreen P.
    Doreen PeledOctober 18, 2013
    Basement: a shabby-chic dance spot. Ground floor: restaurant. Rooftop: club with unobstructed views of the Empire State Building
  • Joey C.heart icon on user image
    Joey CarmelloMarch 12, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Hotel feels old. For example carpeting, elevator, gym, some lighting, feel worn down.
  • Maybelline New York
    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.
  • Jeremy C.heart icon on user image
    Jeremy CohenNovember 19, 2016
    One of my favorite hotel/clubs of which an owner has been arrested for lighting dogs on fire.
  • ℳ𝒶𝓎♍heart icon on user image
    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😍
  • The ZOE Report
    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!
  • Kate B.
    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!
  • Susanaheart icon on user image
    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.
  • RoomCritic
    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 M.heart icon on user image
    Javier MunozFebruary 25, 2015
    Rooms, restaurants, gym and service, of course! Highly recommended. Very trendy.
  • Arianna P.
    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 Guest
    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 P.
    Kim PhamJuly 2, 2012
    Check out the rooftop "Beach" for some of the best summer afternoon people-watching!
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeSeptember 23, 2023
    modern rooms that feel dated, a focus on maintaining “hot spot” venues, entitled staff that offers Rude service
  • Sir Apollo T.
    Sir Apollo TidmoreNovember 26, 2011
    Depeche Mode was playing upon our entry- I was sold just on that. Very cozy. Good vibe. Dark atmosphere.
  • Olivia A.
    Olivia A.October 20, 2014
    Amazeballs! Staff is fantastic too!
  • Matt H.
    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.
  • eliza
    elizaApril 29, 2012
    Love the place. However security guards are power-wielding little monsters so beware of the giant chip on their shoulders.
  • Howcast
    HowcastNovember 11, 2011
    Dream big at the Dream Hotel! (with a hotel upgrade!) Check out our video on how to get a hotel upgrade! http://ow.ly/7qVSs
  • Chrissy C.
    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".
  • Caroline E.
    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.
  • Josh E.heart icon on user image
    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
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