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Kit Kemp brings more maximalism to Manhattan with Warren Street Hotel

In Tribeca, where cobblestone streets meet a palette of brick reds and industrial grays, Warren Street Hotel makes a brilliant entrance. Drenched in blue and topped with a flash of yellow, Firmdale Hotels’ latest New York property is anything but subtle—and that’s precisely the point. Joining the ranks of its stylish siblings—the Crosby Street Hotel in SoHo and The Whitby Hotel in Midtown—this downtown gem is a bright new chapter in the brand’s design-forward legacy. Designed by architecture firm Stonehill Taylor, the building’s striking façade is just the beginning. Inside, British designer and Firmdale founder Kit Kemp, alongside daughters Minnie and Willow, has worked her magic, bringing her signature maximalist mix to life once again.

Beyond those blue doors, Kemp’s kaleidoscopic vision for boutique hotel living unfolds in full color. Dopamine-boosting buttercup walls provide a bold backdrop for a collection of sculptural stone, floating woven towers and framed textural works that pay homage to the neighborhood’s history as a 19th-century textile hub. There is art everywhere, with over 700 pieces commissioned or created from Kemp’s Design Studio, making every corner worth exploring. And on each seat, settee and sofa, an opportunity for unexpected upholstery, including fabrics from Kemp’s latest collaborations with Christopher Farr Cloth and GP&J Baker.

Each of the 69 individually designed rooms and suites is a jewel box, offering views of lower Manhattan through floor-to-ceiling windows. For those fortunate enough to book a suite with terrace access, a Kemp-designed private residence awaits, where eclectic furniture, bespoke lighting and a carefully chosen color palette transform the space into an intimate, luxe apartment. The living area invites you to relax in front of the fireplace or by the windows, with thoughtful details like a record player and a selection of vinyl, setting the perfect mood. A separate bedroom features a statement headboard, generous space for dressing and a desk, while the adjoining bathroom is a marble-clad sanctuary, anchored by a silver soaking tub for the ultimate in relaxation.

Dining at Warren Street Hotel is as thoughtfully curated as the interiors themselves. Begin your day with a proper English breakfast, linger over afternoon tea served on Kemp’s signature Spode china, or ease into the evening with cocktails and a modern brasserie-style dinner at Warren Street Bar & Restaurant, where the menu is served all day. Private dining can be arranged under the skylit roof of The Orangery, a luminous space that connects to the guest-only Drawing Room. With its inviting sofas, flickering fireplace and help-yourself honor bar, it’s the kind of setting that feels tailor-made for slow mornings or a quiet nightcap.

86 Warren Street
New York, NY 10007
firmdalehotels.com