That Ace Hotel‘s newest outpost in downtown Brooklyn by interior designers Roman and Williams offers art in every room and a public gallery in the lobby with changing exhibitions.
Located between the neighborhoods of Fort Greene, Boerum Hill and Downtown Brooklyn, New York City second Ace Hotel is now open to the public. It is the third collaboration between the hospitality brand and Roman and Williams, after the opening of hotels in Manhattan and New Orleans.
The hotel was designed with a focus on local artists
The 13-story concrete and glass tower was designed in collaboration with architects Stonehill Taylor. One of the primary goals of the Ace Hotel was to highlight local artists and to provide exhibition opportunities in most of the property’s 287 guest rooms, as well as in the common areas and on the building’s facade.
“We are proud to have filled its rooms with the talents of many employees from the fields of art, design and culture; it is a testimony and homage to the irrepressible creative energy of the district, ”said Brad Wilson, president of the Ace Hotel.
There is an installation by Stan Bitters at the hotel entrance
At the covered entrance to the hotel, visitors are greeted by a double-height ceramic installation by a modernist sculptor Stan Bitters. There are also works of art in the public areas, including a sculpture in the bar by Verdan Jakšic and a large-format drawing by Tara Geer.
In addition to the typical hotel amenities, the public area of the Ace Hotel houses an art gallery. “The gallery at the Ace Hotel Brooklyn will feature works by artists that can be seen in the guest rooms, beginning with an exhibition of textile works by Cynthia Alberto and Weaving Hand in July and August 2021,” the hotel said in a statement.
The guest rooms were inspired by the Le Cabanon Retreat in France
The rooms have a colorful selection that contrasts with the neutral accent tones of the building. The selection and coordination of the works of art was curated by Niki Tsukamotowho is also a practicing artist.
The design of the rooms themselves was influenced by Le Cabanon, a Mediterranean retreat in southern France, the Le Corbusier used as an escape route.
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“The guest rooms at the Ace Hotel Brooklyn were presented as creative hideaways: elegant and efficient, with a breathing space that opens up all possible possibilities,” said the hotel team.
The rooms have exposed concrete surfaces, simple plywood furniture, and spacious windows that let in plenty of natural light. The duvets were made by Traditional weaver, a family owned mill in Maine which has been in operation since 1850.
The rooms have turntables and acoustic guitars
Other unique items that can be found in the rooms are acoustic guitars by D’Angelico guitars and turntables from Music hall. The records were curated by Rough trade, a famous local store that opened in 1978.
Founded in Seattle in 1999, the Ace Hotel now has 11 locations, most of them in the United States. Chicago and Downtown Los Angeles belong to his portfolio.
Artwork adorns the walls throughout the Ace Hotel in Brooklyn
Downtown Brooklyn is currently experiencing a boom in development with projects near the hotel including a Residential tower from Studio Gang with a curved concrete facade and a super tall skyscraper from SHoP this has just become the tallest building in the district.
The photography is from Stephen Kent Johnson.
