1/5

The William Vale

New York City • Brooklyn • SPLURGE

avg. $415 / night

Includes $22 / night in cash back

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Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

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Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

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Early check-in and late check-out (subject to property availability)

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PB hotel design editorial

Planted at the edge of Williamsburg's low-rise grid like something dropped from a different city entirely, the tower designed by Aufgang Architects for The William Vale announces itself through its structural exoskeleton — massive V-shaped concrete columns flaring outward at the base, lifting the 23-story tower above a landscaped podium and lending the building a posture somewhere between brutalist confidence and contemporary spectacle. Opened in 2016 with 183 rooms, it was among the first hotels to take seriously the idea that Brooklyn's waterfront deserved architecture scaled to its Manhattan sightlines rather than its industrial past. Every room comes with a private balcony, which is the organizing logic behind the facade's rhythmic horizontal banding visible in the images — those deep concrete floor plates stepping back from the glass line to carve outdoor space into each guestroom. The interiors, handled by NDA (Nobutaka Ashihara Design Associates), keep a clean white and light-wood palette anchored by geometric-patterned rugs in charcoal and cream, with bursts of color from commissioned artwork hung above headboards. The rooftop bar Westlight makes the fullest argument for the tower's placement: a sweeping midtown panorama framed through full-height glazing, the room furnished in amber velvet banquettes, teal upholstered chairs, and bronze ceiling ribs from which globe pendants hang in loose clusters. The pool deck one floor below adds a resort register that still feels improbable in Williamsburg, though the Manhattan skyline glittering across the East River makes it make sense.

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The William Vale Reviews

1,539 reviews

"Our experience at The William Vale could not have been any better. We were offered an early check in as our room was available and they were so helpful and accommodating when the weather wreaked havoc with our plans. Our room was superb with a great bed and nicely appointed bathroom. We used the workout room daily and enjoyed a session in the sauna and hot tub. The coat concierge was invaluable! We will definitely be back."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Feb 22, 2026

"Unfortunately, I am posting this bad review as I am still awaiting my room deposit ($500 taken on check in) to be refunded to me, nearly 30 days after checkout. We had a fantastic stay and the room was lovely - we couldn’t fault anything regarding the stay and this has tainted our whole trip massively."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jan 09, 2026

"we stayed here for a few nights with another couple, there are mixed reviews and to be fair the bad ones aren't justified! We had a Brooklyn view room with a balcony and our friends were adjoining, the rooms are a good size and the bathrooms are also very good. We arrived and checked in at the lobby, the entrance is not on the street and you walk down a courtyard garden with music and an autumn display which was a nice touch. We walked into the lobby and was greeted by the team on the desk, we were on the 11th floor and facing Brooklyn with a side view of Manhattan. we decided to check out the view from the rooftop bar and its impressive and I recommend anyone heading up to look. the bathroom was pleasant size and had a sliding door with an opaque glass, the shower was very good and the amenities were nice. there were waters left out for you which were replenished daily, the coffee machine was lavazza and was very good. the bed was super comfortable and the pillows were soft and fluffy. to open the door to the balcony there is a knack to opening the door, but once you get it, its super easy"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Nov 26, 2025

"This past week, I stayed at the William Vale for 3 nights while traveling on business. It was my first time at the property and hopefully not the last. A truly exceptional hotel with great on-site restaurants and bars, including the rooftop bar on the 22nd floor with phenomenal river and city views. Modern, impeccably clean, stylish, quiet, comfortable. My room on the 14th floor faced the river and had fantastic views from the balcony. Service by all staff was tremendous. I can’t say enough good things about this property and highly recommend it."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Nov 23, 2025

"Spectacular architecture, interior design and views. However: 1- Nightstand light switches did not work 2- Only one chair in room -- had to bring in chair from balcony to eat 3- Drain cover in shower stuck diagonally which caused pain when stepped on. 4- Shower area had mold/dirt stains in corner 5- Right bank elevator made loud noises then next day would not stop at correct floor (went back and forth. Finally 5 passengers got off and took the left bank elevator, muttering, "Yeah. 5-star elevator experience.""

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Nov 18, 2025

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