The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel
A restored 1881 Lower Manhattan landmark built around a breathtaking nine-story Victorian atrium.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you are traveling as a couple.
Why
- 01
A jaw-dropping pyramidal skylit atrium, richly layered design, and a Financial District location that's quiet on weekends.
Our read - 02
Electric for design-lovers and couples wanting drama with downtown access; wrong for travelers who want to be near Midtown sights or weekend buzz at the door.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel works.
You care about the visual experience
For beauty & photography, The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel delivers.
Think twice if
You are traveling with kids
With kids, give The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel a miss.
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel isn't cheap for what it is.
You want the trip to feel easy
For relaxation, The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel is hit or miss.
History and culture matter to you
For history & culture, The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel is hit or miss.
What you're near — and what you're not
- The Brooklyn Bridge and City Hall
- Stone Street and FiDi dining
- Downtown and PATH/subway hubs
- Midtown, Central Park and Broadway (~25+ min)
- Quiet — limited nightlife on weeknights
What you're paying for
Rooms and suites layered in rich Victorian-inspired design, some opening onto the atrium; rates are generally room-only. The catch is the location — it's far downtown, so weigh the architecture and calm against the longer trips to Midtown sights.
Plan it well
- Cost
- $450–700 / night
- Timing
- Year-round; weekends are calm in the financial district
- Booking
- Direct or Hyatt/Thompson; atrium-view rooms are prized
- Getting there
- Lower Manhattan near City Hall and the Brooklyn Bridge