The Kimpton Ink48 Hotel has revealed upgrades to its guestrooms, suites, and lobby after an extensive renovation. Led by designer Anna Busta of Tappen, New York-based Busta Studio, the renovations of the New York hotel reflect the evolution of the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood, drawing inspiration from the hotel’s origins as a printing house.
Guests are treated to a spacious, residential-like, and light-filled room complemented by unobstructed views of Manhattan’s skyline, afforded by expansive windows and high ceilings. The new rooms evoke a modern-day loft with neutral color palettes and unexpected pops of color.
Custom furnishings and design details include an overhead lamp with shipyard-inspired pulleys (a nod to the nearby Hudson River piers), chevron carpeting reminiscent of a bespoke suit, ceramic bedside lamps, nightstands with leather inset tops and throw pillows. Local artist Kaitlin Rebesco created black and white collage photography infused with pops of color for guestroom walls.
In addition to the reimagined rooms and lobby, which includes vintage leather chairs, a concrete coffee table, and hand-made bookcase, the hotel also debuted its newly redesigned roof deck, spearheaded by New York-based design and architecture firm Tobin Parnes Design. The team increased the space and adorned it with new decking and parapet walls and exterior finishes to naturally blend with the existing design. A glass-walled interior space has also been installed to maximize skyline views and keep the outdoor space comfortable throughout the year.
