Located along the High Line in West Chelsea, Faena New York brings the brand’s singular approach to one of the world’s great cultural capitals. Conceived by Alan Faena as a distinctly New York expression of the Faena universe, the hotel creates an immersive world shaped by imagination, theatricality and a profound sense of place.The property occupies a full city block within the Bjarke Ingels-designed One High Line development, at the crossroads of West Chelsea and the Meatpacking District. Its richly layered interiors reinterpret the glamour and theatricality of New York through the unmistakable lens of Faena.


At its heart is a monumental work by Argentine artist Diego Gravinese, whose mural anchors the Cathedral, the hotel lobby. Spanning the soaring space, the work is conceived as a monumental love letter to the stars, enveloping guests in a celestial world of imagination and wonder.
The experience extends throughout the property. La Boca by Francis Mallmann celebrates the heritage and elemental traditions of Argentine cuisine; The Living Room brings nightly live music, cocktails and a sense of modern glamour to the High Line; while the newly opened Tierra Santa Healing House, the hotel’s 17,000-square-foot sanctuary for wellness, introduces Faena’s holistic approach through transformative rituals, advanced therapies and traditions inspired by South America.


Together, these experiences continue the philosophy that has defined Faena from its beginnings: creating destinations that transcend traditional hospitality and become cultural and social gathering places in their own right. The Virtuoso distinction comes during a landmark first year for Faena New York and reinforces the brand's growing presence on the international stage. Faena’s global journey began in Argentina and has evolved into an international movement at the intersection of culture, hospitality, art, wellness, and visionary placemaking. From Buenos Aires to Miami and New York, the brand continues to expand its transformative approach to destinations around the world, with landmark projects in Tulum, São Paulo, Dubai, Wadi Safar, and Faena Residences Miami. The next chapter unfolds with the opening of Faena Island Red Sea in late 2026—Faena’s first island destination and a defining milestone in its continued global expansion, bringing its singular vision from Argentina to some of the world’s most dynamic and inspiring locations.


ABOUT THE VIRTUOSO GLOBAL AWARDS
The Virtuoso Global Awards celebrate excellence across Virtuoso's international network of luxury travel advisors, agencies and partners. Presented during Virtuoso Travel Week, the awards recognize organizations and individuals whose contributions elevate travel experiences and advance the luxury travel industry. Winners are selected through a combination of nominations, voting by members of the Virtuoso network, network engagement and other performance metrics.

ABOUT FAENA NEW YORK
Faena New York is the newest expression of the Faena universe, bringing the brand's visionary approach to hospitality, culture and community to Manhattan's West Chelsea neighborhood. Located along the High Line, the hotel brings together distinctive accommodations, gastronomy, live entertainment, art and wellness in an immersive destination conceived for New York.
Faena New York is located at 500 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011.

ABOUT FAENA
Faena is a global cultural and hospitality brand founded by Alan Faena, with destinations in Buenos Aires, Miami Beach and New York. For more than two decades, Faena has reimagined the relationship between hospitality, art, culture, architecture, gastronomy, wellness and entertainment, creating transformative destinations rooted in imagination and community.