Refinery Hotel 63 West 38th Street, NYC

Conversion of an existing 12 story office building into a 5 star boutique hotel.  Located in Manhattan’s historic Garment District, the hotel offers guests luxurious, modern accommodations, and feature unique amenities which include the addition of a 13th floor to accommodate the new rooftop bar offering nightlife with panoramic city views.  The additional plans for the 197 guestrooms included all new MEP systems, improvements to utility infrastructure, elevator replacement, installation of “green” building systems, street level lobby, restaurant, bar and retail spaces, and an enlarged interior courtyard. Special attention was paid to the restoration and preservation of the early 20th Century neo-gothic architectural façade.

Owner/Client: Highgate Holdings
Architect: Stonehill & Taylor Architects
Value: $28.5M