The James is a new luxury hotel that sits on the border of New York’s SoHo and Tribeca neighborhoods. Located on the corner of Thompson and Grand, the newly built property is conceived and designed as a locally inspired, community focused and environmentally thoughtful hotel. Outdoor spaces throughout the hotel include an Urban Garden, rooftop pool deck and bar. A two-story glass wall in The Sky Lobby offers views of the Urban Garden along with area views of the neighboring sculpture garden. The hotel features expansive and unobstructed city views, with a panoramic rooftop vista of both the East and Hudson rivers. In homage to the creative neighborhood it calls home, The James New York features a mix of local artists both prominent and up-and-coming.

Features and Amenities

There are a variety of guest room choices at The James, ranging in size but never lacking in luxury or amenities.  All rooms are designed in true upscale residential style featuring a palette of warm tones. The contemporary layout and custom designed furniture include a king or queen bed dressed in natural linens, private work/dining niche, 42-inch flat screen televisions and reclaimed wood floors. Over-sized windows provide an abundance of natural light and a great city view in a panoramic setting. The glass enclosed bathrooms feature a rain shower and natural amenities; all created with the guests personal needs in mind. Standard James amenities include nightly turndown service, custom robes and slippers, complimentary WiFi, cocktail and snack bar, luxurious beds, Sony multifunction iPod stations and 100% Turkish cotton towels.

The James also boasts corner studios and one bedroom apartments, but the real stunner is the penthouse loft. Located on the 16th floor, this 1300 square foot loft was designed by world-renowned Dutch designer Piet Boon, whose work marries functional, timeless design and natural materials with distinguishing signature details. In the true Piet Boon tradition, the space is luxurious, airy, and inviting with bleached Oak flooring and espresso stained millwork. The Penthouse includes a dining room, a wet bar, a master bedroom, one full bathroom with a free-standing tub and a double shower, an additional half-bath for guests, and a grand living room showcasing expansive river views, including both the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges. State of the art sound and lutron lighting systems to allow for complete environment customization by the guest. The bedroom and bath are private sanctuaries. The five-fixture bath is furnished in white marble with a freestanding soaking tub which has wonderful city views. The bed is luxuriously dressed in the finest Fili d’Oro linens and a soft grey, leather upholstered headboard.

The Piet Boon design team was selected for their modernist style and their exceptional ability to create a comfortable atmosphere and restful interiors through careful curation of natural materials and coverings. Featured pieces include Piet Boon’s Kekke Chaise Lounge and Heit Swivel Chair introduced at this year’s Milan Design Exposition.  The James also boasts two eateries, the David Burke Kitchen and JIMMY.

David Burke Kitchen. The restaurant focuses on wholesome and hearty modern American food, locally sourced and presented in the creative and whimsical style that is Burke’s trademark. Designed by James Beard Award-winner Thomas Schlesser, David Burke Kitchen’s interior is inspired by the surrounding SoHo neighborhood, blending the cool, industrial simplicity of an airy loft with the rustic warmth of a country barn. Guests will enjoy several ways to experience the restaurant, including the Treehouse Bar for artisanal cocktails and homemade sweet and savory “pop tarts” from the Treehouse’s “toast bar;” the loft-like main dining room featuring exposed beams and views through glass walls into the kitchen and wine cave; and outdoor space within the Urban Garden, opening this summer. The dining room boasts a bold, theatrical experience: a carving station where dishes are plated in the center of the action. David Burke Kitchen serves breakfast, lunch, dinner daily as well as weekend brunch. The James in-room dining menu is also provided from David Burke Kitchen.

JIMMY. The James New York’s awe-inspiring rooftop is perhaps the hotel’s most enviable feature. It boasts a sexy social atmosphere, with an enclosed bar and lounge set against 360-degree views of the Manhattan skyline. Framed by the hotel’s architectural “halo,” the private rooftop pool featuring teak wood decking and outdoor showers, includes both indoor and outdoor seating for warm weather fun and relaxation. The rooftop bar, Jimmy, is a contemporary interpretation of a classic pub with a 1970’s New York twist. Elements like herringbone floors, a leather trimmed solid wood bar top, brick glazed tile walls, rich blue upholstery and working fireplaces come together to create a sense of warmth. A year-round destination, Jimmy opens into the rooftop pool deck during the warmer months. But whether indoors or out, Jimmy guests are treated to one of the most spectacular views in New York City: a river-to-river vista looking over Midtown, Wall Street, the Brooklyn Bridge and beyond.

Beyond food, there’s a ton of amenities at The James. The hotel features a fully equipped fitness center which is open to guests twenty-four hours a day. The fitness center is located on the 17th floor, looks out over stunning views of Manhattan and features state-of-the-art Life Fitness® cardio equipment. Located on the property’s second floor, carved into the side of the building, the Urban Garden is a lush respite above the din of the city, designed by the hotel’s horticulturist, award-winning landscape designer Rebecca Cole. Replete with grass and botanicals, a bar, outdoor dining spaces, and meeting space with outdoor terrace access, the Urban Garden is enclosed by industrial, concrete walls – a protective shell for the hidden greenery within. The Urban Garden also features a Chef’s Herb Garden, whose flavors season the hotel’s cuisine and cocktails. Pets are welcome at The James, and the hotel offers turn down service, laundry and dry cleaning, shoe shine services, a 24-hour concierge, a business networking lounge and more.

Location

The stylish SoHo neighborhood The James calls home is a rich part of New York City’s cultural history. A former industrial hotbed replete with the high ceilings and huge windows of manufacturing spaces, the SoHo of the mid-20th century drew artists yearning to recast the factories as lofts. Thus the neighborhood was reborn with its modern identity: a haven for artists, with a landscaped crisscrossed by cobblestone streets and dotted with cast-iron architecture. Visitors today are treated to an array of fashionable boutiques and charming eateries. Just a few blocks south is the neighborhood of Tribeca, which stands for the TRIangle BElow CAnal Street. Tribeca also boast cobble-stoned streets, as well as a bevy of boutiques, five star restaurants and tons of antique stores.