The Wall Street Hotel's Lounge on Pearl.
With its Pearl Street location and its founders’ history as Australia’s largest and oldest pearling company, it’s hard to resist making pearl references about The Wall Street Hotel. But the truth is this still newish boutique hotel in New York City’s Financial District is a delightful discovery, much like finding a pearl in an oyster.
FiDi has never really been known for its hotel options but The Wall Street Hotel just may be the catalyst to change that – especially as the area continues to grow as a place to settle in for the night rather than simply explore for a day.
The lobby and reception area of The Wall Street Hotel.
You immediately feel the warm vibe when you enter the elegant yet welcoming lobby. Although the hotel has a sophisticated aesthetic with lots of mother of pearl detailing and touches of New York glam all around, there’s nothing stuffy or intimidating about it, making it a real find, whether you’re there on business, sightseeing with the family or spending a romantic weekend in the city.
Kids and dogs are not only welcome but are catered to with everything they need for a great stay.
The rooms
The Wall Street King room at The Wall Street Hotel.
The 180 rooms and suites are beautifully decorated and thoughtfully appointed, with rich textures and soothing colors that make them feel homey and more like cozy bedrooms than hotel rooms. My husband and I stayed in a Corner King, which was light and comfortable. We loved the art deco-ish bar cart/mini bar and the little round table in front of the window, where we enjoyed our complimentary mini cannolis while people watching.
Every room features heated bathroom floors, luxurious Frette bed linens and Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth speakers – all of which really added to our stay. Although I have never in my life used the slippers hotels provide, I actually took these home because they’re so cute.
The Wall Street Hotel slippers.
Because the pearl and oyster theme continues in the rooms, with related artwork hanging over the bed and even in the spacious bathroom, I was actually intrigued enough to want to learn more about the Paspaleys and their history in pearling. Next time, we’ll book a room with a harbor view to fuel our imaginations.
The Lounge on Pearl
The library in The Wall Street Hotel's Pearl Lounge.
Although The Wall Street Hotel has only been open for two years, its Lounge on Pearl has become a popular all-day gathering spot for both guests and locals and it’s easy to see why. First, it’s impossible not to be drawn in by the room itself, which tempts you in with a small library filled with art books and a selection of newspapers.
We ate most of the pastries before I remembered to take a photo.
The high-ceilinged lounge has huge windows and lots of inviting spots to enjoy a cocktail or coffee, light fare from the hotel’s own La Marchande restaurant or afternoon tea. We opted for afternoon tea, and settled ourselves into two cushy armchairs, where we indulged in three tiers of delicious sandwiches, scones and pastries served on gorgeous decorative plates. I loved the little bee that housed the honey and the sugar cubes shaped like hearts and teapots.
The honey bee at afternoon tea is just one of the many beautiful touches you'll find all around The ... [+]
Lounge on Pearl is a lovely spot to spend a couple of hours relaxing over tea – and they even offer a Petite Pearl Tea specially curated for kids aged 12 and under so you can introduce younger ones to the tradition. During the month of May, in honor of Mother’s Day, you can add a “Mom’s Cup O’Tea” tea-inspired cocktail, which includes Botanist Gin, Lilet Blanc and Italicus.
The Pearl Lounge bar at The Wall Street Hotel.
If you prefer, you can hop onto a comfy stool at the martini-themed bar for creative cocktails and an extensive collection of martinis, from Not So Dirty to French.
La Marchande
La Marchande at The Wall Street Hotel
There’s nothing like staying in a hotel that has an onsite restaurant helmed by a chef with two Michelin stars to his name. La Marchande is a brasserie that feels like a French café and it’s open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Chef John Fraser’s eclectic menu features signatures like French Onion Dumplings and Roasted Bone Marrow and, of course, two different kinds of oysters. We didn’t get to eat here because we had such a quick visit but it’s yet another reason we can’t wait to come back.
Bar Tontine
Bar Tontine at The Wall Street Hotel
This brand new 15th floor rooftop bar opened the day after we left and I can’t wait to check it out next time because the staff seemed so excited about it and the photos look stunning. With both indoor and outdoor seating and sweeping views, it’s likely to become the place to hang out this summer.
The Fitness Center
The Fitness Center at The Wall Street Hotel.
It’s easy to get your 10,000 steps in just walking around Manhattan but the hotel’s well-stocked gym is filled with the latest fitness equipment, from treadmills to The Mirror to the Rogue Concept 2 Rower. Peloton bikes, dumbbells, jump ropes and medicine balls are also available and the concierge can arrange personal trainers and yoga sessions upon request.
Billion Oyster Project
Treat yourself to the oyster-shaped bottle opener on the bar cart that benefits the Billion Oyster ... [+]
I love supporting hotels that are doing their part to support the planet and the local community, and The Wall Street Hotel has partnered with Billion Oyster Project to help restore New York Harbor’s oyster reefs. In case you didn’t know – and I didn’t – oyster reefs do so much for the environment, acting as a habitat for hundreds of species, preventing erosion and protecting the city from storm damage.
This feels like such a natural collaboration, especially as the hotel already builds awareness organically through its decor. In fact, there’s an oyster-shaped bottle opener on the bar cart in each room that will catch your eye because it’s so unique. Go ahead and treat yourself to it because it will make a great conversation piece at home and all proceeds benefit Billion Oyster Project.
