Editorial take
Who should book The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel?
If this is your first New York trip, shortlist The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel for a practical reason: Architecture, couples, special occasions, Lower Manhattan sights. 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 midtown convenience, value or a modern hotel. 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 The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel?
Beekman Street sits between City Hall and the South Street Seaport, within a few minutes' walk of the Brooklyn Bridge and One World Trade Center.
Nearby
City Hall, the Brooklyn Bridge, South Street Seaport, One World Trade Center and the 9/11 Memorial.
Closest subway
Fulton St and Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
Hotel facts
What to know before booking.
First-timer context
Why The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel might feel special.
What it is known for
- The hotel occupies the Temple Court Building, built between 1881 and 1883 by Benjamin Silliman Jr and James M. Farnsworth, with an annex added in 1889.
- Its atrium rises through all nine storeys beneath a 212 square foot pyramidal skylight, and was closed off from the mid-twentieth century until the early 2000s.
- The building was designated a New York City landmark on 10 February 1998, and the atrium interior received its own separate designation on 4 June 2024.
New York moments
- Both the original building and the annex are contributing properties to the Fulton-Nassau Historic District, listed on the National Register in 2005.
- The rediscovery of the atrium during the 2010s conversion is one of the better-known preservation stories in Lower Manhattan.
On screen
- The atrium is heavily photographed and has featured in a good deal of fashion and editorial work.
Review questions
What travellers keep asking.
Can you see the atrium without staying at the hotel?
The atrium is visible from the lobby and the ground-floor restaurants, so you can see it over a drink. Staying gives you rooms that look down into it, which is the main draw.
Is the Financial District too quiet in the evening?
It is calmer than Midtown once the offices empty, though the Seaport and Stone Street have a decent evening scene. It suits repeat visitors more than a packed first trip.
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.