The Standard, High Line
The bold, glass tower straddling the High Line in the Meatpacking District, famous for its views and its party-forward energy.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you are traveling as a couple.
Why
- 01
Floor-to-ceiling windows over the Hudson, a buzzy rooftop, and a scene that leans young and late.
Our read - 02
Electric for nightlife-seekers and couples who want a view; wrong for light sleepers or anyone after a calm, refined retreat.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, The Standard, High Line earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, The Standard, High Line works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, The Standard, High Line works.
You care about the visual experience
For beauty & photography, The Standard, High Line delivers.
Think twice if
You are traveling with kids
With kids, give The Standard, High Line a miss.
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — The Standard, High Line isn't cheap for what it is.
You are planning for two
For romance, The Standard, High Line is hit or miss.
You want the trip to feel easy
For relaxation, The Standard, High Line is hit or miss.
What you're near — and what you're not
- The High Line and the Whitney Museum
- Meatpacking and West Village nightlife
- Chelsea galleries
- Midtown core (~15–20 min)
- Quiet — the area is busy and loud at night
What you're paying for
Rooms are compact but view-forward, from entry tiers to corner rooms; rates are typically room-only, with rooftop and dining separate. The catch is noise and the scene — the building is a destination, so request a higher, quieter floor if you want to sleep.
Plan it well
- Cost
- $400–700 / night
- Timing
- Warmer months for the rooftop; weekends are busiest
- Booking
- Direct or OTA; request a high floor for views
- Getting there
- Meatpacking District, on the High Line near the Whitney