The Beekman occupies the 1881 Temple Court building in Lower Manhattan, a 130-year-old landmark restored to active hotel use in 2016. The interior's signature feature is the nine-story Victorian-era atrium (one of the largest pre-elevator atria in NYC) with original cast-iron balconies. The location anchors Civic Center, three blocks from the 9/11 Memorial, ten minutes' walk from the Brooklyn Bridge.
The Beekman occupies the Temple Court building at 5 Beekman Street, built in 1881 as one of NYC's first major commercial office buildings. The interior centers on a remarkable nine-story Victorian-era atrium with original cast-iron balconies, considered one of the most significant interior spaces in NYC. After the building stood vacant for decades, the 2016 Thompson Hotels restoration returned it to hotel use, preserving the atrium and adding 287 rooms behind period-appropriate fittings.
Location is the Lower Manhattan / Civic Center sweet spot — three blocks from City Hall, three blocks from the 9/11 Memorial, ten minutes' walk to Wall Street and the Brooklyn Bridge, two blocks from the Brooklyn Bridge subway hub. Lower Manhattan in evening hours empties out and becomes quietly residential, which is a feature for visitors who want a quiet base after a busy day; it's a tradeoff for visitors who want street life right outside.
The Bar Room (off the atrium) is one of the city's best hotel cocktail bars. The Augustine restaurant is excellent. The rooftop bar (in season, weather-dependent) has southern downtown views.
Rooms typically $450-800/night.
Why stay here
- ✓Nine-story atrium
- ✓The Bar Room cocktail bar
- ✓Augustine restaurant
- ✓Rooftop bar (seasonal)
- ✓Concierge
- ✓Historic building
- ✓Financial District location
- ✓Concierge
Good questions
What's distinctive about the building?+
The Temple Court building is from 1881 and features one of NYC's largest pre-elevator Victorian atria — nine stories with original cast-iron balconies. The atrium is a significant interior landmark.
How's the location for sightseeing?+
Three blocks from the 9/11 Memorial. Ten minutes to the Brooklyn Bridge. Subway hub at Brooklyn Bridge / City Hall is two blocks. Good for Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn day trips; ride the subway for Midtown.
Is the area quiet in evenings?+
Yes — Lower Manhattan empties out after office hours. That's a feature for some visitors and a tradeoff for others. Plenty of restaurants nearby in the FiDi area.
