Editorial take
Who should book The Standard, High Line?
If this is your first New York trip, shortlist The Standard, High Line for a practical reason: Views, design, nightlife, couples. 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 quiet, value or a midtown sightseeing base. 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 Standard, High Line?
Washington Street in the Meatpacking District places you at the southern end of the High Line, a short walk from the Whitney and the West Village.
Nearby
The High Line, Chelsea Market, the Whitney Museum, Hudson River Park and West Village restaurants.
Closest subway
14 St and Eighth Av
Hotel facts
What to know before booking.
First-timer context
Why The Standard, High Line might feel special.
What it is known for
- The building is raised 57 feet above street level on five massive sculptural piers, so it stands over the High Line park rather than beside it.
- It was designed by Ennead Architects, formerly Polshek Partnership, and opened in 2009.
- It was the first hotel that André Balazs built from the ground up rather than converting.
New York moments
- The hotel became a symbol of the Meatpacking District's transformation, opening the same year the first section of the High Line did.
On screen
- The building itself is one of the most photographed sights along the High Line.
Review questions
What travellers keep asking.
Does the hotel really sit over the High Line?
Yes. It is raised 57 feet on five piers so the park runs underneath the building, which is why so many rooms have uninterrupted views.
Is the Meatpacking District a good base?
It is excellent for the High Line, the Whitney and West Village restaurants, and lively at night. For Midtown sightseeing you will use the subway daily.
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.