Editorial take
Who should book Ink 48 Hotel?
If this is your first New York trip, shortlist Ink 48 Hotel for a practical reason: Rooftop views, quieter stays, repeat visitors. The name, star rating and lobby photos matter, but the real test is whether the location helps your days feel easier.
It is less compelling if you want to walk everywhere or need a subway station on the doorstep. Before booking from the UK, compare the final price after taxes and property fees, check the exact room setup and make sure your airport arrival route is not needlessly awkward.
Location and map
Where is Ink 48 Hotel?
Eleventh Avenue is genuinely far west, roughly a fifteen-minute walk from the theatres and a longer one from the nearest subway. That buys you space, quiet and views, at the cost of convenience.
Nearby
Hudson River Park, the Intrepid Museum, Hell's Kitchen restaurants, Broadway theatres and Hudson Yards.
Closest subway
50 St on the C and E lines, about a ten to fifteen minute walk
Hotel facts
What to know before booking.
First-timer context
Why Ink 48 Hotel might feel special.
What it is known for
- The building housed the J.H. Tooker Printing Company, which used stone lithography to produce posters for Broadway and Hollywood productions.
- The rooftop PRESS Lounge is glass-enclosed with outdoor seating and looks over the Hudson River and the Midtown skyline.
- Rooms have high ceilings and oversized windows, a legacy of the industrial building rather than a modern hotel layout.
New York moments
- The printing history connects the building to Broadway's poster and playbill trade.
- It operates as a Kimpton hotel, with PRINT restaurant on the ground floor.
On screen
- The rooftop views are the attraction rather than any filming history.
Review questions
What travellers keep asking.
Is Ink 48 too far west?
It is a real consideration. Eleventh Avenue is about fifteen minutes on foot from the theatres and further from a subway, so factor in taxis or longer walks, particularly at night or in bad weather.
Can non-guests use the rooftop?
The PRESS Lounge is a public bar as well as a hotel facility, so it can be busy in the evening. Check whether it is closed for a private event during your dates.
Booking checklist
Check these before you reserve.
Total price
Look beyond the nightly rate. Check taxes, destination fees, breakfast and cancellation.
Room layout
For New York, room size, bathroom privacy, bed type and storage can matter more than star rating.
Arrival route
Match the hotel to your airport, luggage and arrival time, especially after an overnight UK flight.
Sources and update notes
Last updated: 17 August 2026. Hotel rates, fees, rules and transport details can change.