The Beekman

The Beekman occupies a Victorian-era building at 123 Nassau Street in the Financial District, directly opposite City Hall Park and a short walk from the Brooklyn Bridge, the Fulton Center transit hub and the Oculus. Its defining feature is a dramatic nine-story atrium topped with a glass roof, around which the guest floors are arranged. The building's history as an early New York office tower gives the hotel a theatrical, lofty interior that contrasts with the modern glass towers around Lower Manhattan. Room types include the Deluxe King, Studio Suite, Atrium Suite and Penthouse, and many rooms are decorated in a rich, layered style with period-inspired details. Listed amenities include restaurants, a bar, a fitness center, wifi, a concierge and a pet-friendly policy. Dining is a principal reason to stay: the hotel houses restaurants by celebrated chef Daniel Boulud and by Tom Colicchio, together with a bar, which makes the property a destination for locals as well as guests. Breakfast and evening meals can be taken without leaving the building, and Wall Street, Tribeca and the South Street Seaport offer many more options nearby. The hotel does not list a spa or pool, so its appeal is more about architecture, food and location than wellness. Service is stylish and attentive, appealing to business travelers with Lower Manhattan meetings, couples seeking a dramatic setting, and visitors exploring the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, which is a short walk west. Nightly rates in the $$$$ tier commonly run from about $500 to $1,200, generally lower than Midtown luxury hotels. The Financial District is quieter at night and on weekends, which can be an advantage for visitors who prefer calm evenings. Subway access is excellent, with many lines converging around Fulton Street and City Hall.