Two decades after debuting in Buenos Aires and a decade following the Faena Miami Beach, luxury brand Faena has unveiled its latest destination in Manhattan.
Conceived by founder Alan Faena, Faena New York is envisioned as a celebration of the city’s creative pulse. “New York City has historically been the center of innovation, creativity, and pushing boundaries. Faena embraces and amplifies that spirit, offering a touch of magic that honors and contributes to the vibrant legacy of New York,” says Faena.
The new property spans 120 guestrooms and suites, along with immersive dining, gathering, and restoration spaces including the Living Room, Faena Theater, Tierra Santa Healing House, and an open-air plaza that connects to the city.
A design collaboration with Peter Mikic and Bjarke Ingels Group
Overlooking the High Line, the Bjarke Ingels Group-designed building serves as the canvas for interiors by the Faena Design Team and collaborator Peter Mikic. The team’s approach layers bold patterns, iconic symbolism, and theatrical elegance inspired by Old New York glamour.
Guests arrive through the Cathedral, where Argentine artist Diego Gravinese’s monumental mural The Sefirotic Journey envelops the soaring lobby.
Each guestroom and suite continues the narrative, with sculptural furnishings, rich textures, and floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of the Hudson River and skyline. At the pinnacle is the Faena Suite, a two-story private residence with three king bedrooms, a baby grand piano, an expansive landscaped terrace, and panoramic city views.
Social spaces and dining venues at Faena New York
The Living Room serves as the social heart of the hotel, anchored by two Deco-inspired bars. With 134 seats, richly upholstered lounges, and a 900-square-foot terrace overlooking the High Line, the space shifts from casual daytime gatherings to glamorous evenings.
Murals by Juan Gatti frame the space, celebrating New York’s architecture and symbology, while a 160-foot gallery—featuring works like Keith Haring’s Montreaux Jazz Festival—connects the Living Room to El Secreto and La Cava.
El Secreto, a hidden salon and bar, is defined by a deconstructed disco ball by Sebastian Errazuriz, while La Cava recalls the wine cellar at Faena Buenos Aires and features Chris Levine’s Lightness of Being.
The Plaza and Faena Art programming
At the property’s front, the Plaza functions as a cultural gathering space. Here, Faena Art, the brand’s nonprofit, will curate site-specific installations and performances that are free and open to the public, reinforcing the group’s commitment to cultural engagement.
More to come: Tierra Santa Healing House and Faena Theater
Later this year, Tierra Santa Healing House will debut as a 12,000-square-foot wellness sanctuary with a hammam, five water features, 11 treatment rooms, an infrared sauna, and South American-inspired therapies.
In spring 2026, Faena Theater will open with interiors by Andres Reisinger. Inspired by Old Hollywood glamour, the intimate gilded venue will showcase Faena’s cabaret alongside other artistic productions.
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