News Summary
Faena New York has grandly opened, presenting a fresh take on luxury hospitality in the city. Located near the High Line, the hotel integrates art and inclusivity with eclectic design elements, stellar dining options, and a wellness retreat. Featuring a monumental mural and vibrant community spaces, Faena aims to make high art accessible to everyone. With plans for global expansion, it pays tribute to the rich legacy of New York’s creativity while setting a new standard in luxury accommodations.
New York City – On September 9, 2025, Faena New York celebrated its grand opening, marking a significant addition to the city’s luxury hotel landscape. Located on West 18th Street, near the popular High Line, the hotel embodies a fresh vision of hospitality that intertwines art, culture, and inclusivity, aiming to redefine what luxury means in the modern world.
Faena New York is designed with a blend of bold, eclectic elements inspired by the vibrant 1980s New York scene, merged with contemporary aesthetics. With room rates starting at approximately $1,260 per night, the hotel features 120 exquisite guest rooms and suites, a variety of dining options, and a lively nightlife scene.
A central artistic feature of the hotel is a striking 105-foot mural by artist Diego Gravinese, which depicts a Colossal Woman pulling treasure from the ocean, highlighting the hotel’s commitment to bringing art into the public domain. In addition to the mural, Faena New York includes a public art plaza where visitors can appreciate iconic works, such as murals by Keith Haring, making high art accessible to both locals and tourists.
General manager François-Olivier Luiggi, who brings over 25 years of luxury hotel experience to the role, is tasked with ensuring that Faena New York’s vision of inclusivity and artistic engagement is realized. The hotel is also home to the Tierra Santa Healing House, a wellness retreat designed to rejuvenate guests in a serene environment.
Dining and Community Initiatives
Culinary experiences at Faena New York are curated to reflect diverse gastronomic traditions. One highlight is the restaurant La Boca, led by renowned chef Francis Mallmann, serving authentic Argentine dishes with menu prices starting at $24. The hotel also embraces community initiatives, featuring public spaces such as a roller-skating rink, showcasing its dedication to inclusivity and community engagement.
Future Expansion Plans
The opening of Faena New York is part of a broader ambition, with plans to expand to 20 locations worldwide by 2026. Potential sites for new hotels include Dubai, São Paulo, Tulum, and the Red Sea area in Saudi Arabia. This global expansion reflects Faena’s aim to set a new standard in luxury accommodations, emphasizing accessibility to art and immersive cultural experiences.
Celebrating a Legacy
The launch of Faena New York coincides with significant anniversaries, marking two decades since Faena’s first hotel opened in Buenos Aires and ten years since the inauguration of Faena Miami Beach. The founder, Alan Faena, highlights that this new establishment pays homage to New York’s rich legacy of innovation and creativity while challenging conventional notions of luxury.
Overall, Faena New York is positioned to serve as a model for future luxury hotels, focusing on community interaction and artistic expression. This unique approach to hospitality invites a broader audience to participate in cultural and artistic experiences, reinforcing the idea that luxury can be both opulent and inclusive.
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Faena New York
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