The Ace Hotel's newest outpost in Downtown Brooklyn by interior designers Roman and Williams features art in every room, and a public gallery in its lobby with rotating exhibitions.
Located between the neighbourhoods of Fort Greene, Boerum Hill and Downtown Brooklyn, New York City's second Ace Hotel is now open to the public. It is the third collaboration between the hospitality brand and Roman and Williams, after opening hotels in Manhattan and New Orleans.
The hotel was designed with a focus on local artists
The 13-storey concrete-and-glass tower was designed in collaboration with architects Stonehill Taylor. One of Ace Hotel's main goals was to spotlight local artists, providing opportunities for exhibitions in most of the property's 287 guest rooms, as well as in communal areas and on the building's facade. "We're proud to have filled its spaces with the talents of many collaborators across art, design and culture; it's a testament and tribute to the irrepressible creative energy of the borough," said a statement from Ace Hotel president Brad Wilson.
An installation by Stan Bitters sits at the hotel entrance
At the hotel's covered entrance, visitors are greeted by a double-height ceramic installation by modernist sculptor Stan Bitters. The common areas also feature works of art, including a sculpture in the bar by Verdan Jaks?ic, as well as a large-scale drawing by Tara Geer.
In addition to offering typical hotel amenities, the Ace Hotel's public area hosts an...