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A Bold, Colorful Hotel in the Heart of Manhattan

If you’ve ever stayed in a NYC hotel room, you know how they’re usually pretty small and let’s face it, you probably want to spend your time outside roaming the city. Enter The William. The 33-room, extended stay boutique hotel in Midtown East is hidden behind an historic Manhattan facade that gives way to a colorful surprise once your enter its main doors.

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The design came together as a collaboration between In Situ Design (interior architecture and design), William Engel (paintings), and Lilian B Interiors (an intersection of architecture, interiors, and art that blend into a livable three-dimensional painting), and the result is an incredible happy place where guests become immersed in monochromatic palettes of blue, teal, pink, orange, or yellow, depending on the floor.

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Upon entering, the demure foyer and reception with its grayed out color leads to shifts of green and teal, only hinting at what’s to come.

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The guest rooms are decked out with white resin floors and white walls and then topped off with that floor’s color motif. The larger suites include a floating wall that separates the bedroom from the living room area. They even have suites with terraces so guests can have outdoor space to enjoy city views.

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The monochromatic tones mark parts of the walls, furniture, bed linens, and carpets, giving the guest’s eyes a vibrant experience.

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The brilliant colors are balanced out with neutral grays and black.

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What: The William
Where: 24 East 39th Street, New York, New York 10016
How much? From approximately $325 per night
Highlights: Spacious rooms decked out in bright, bold hues and a Midtown East location near Bryant Park
Design draw: A luxurious retreat where art and architecture merge to form a bold hued masterpiece for extended stay travelers.
Book it: Call 1.855.NYC.WILL or email [email protected]

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.