The quiet, solace boutique Hotel Evelyn is a stone’s throw from the bright lights of dazzling Broadway and bustling Times Square. Set in New York’s boho-chic NoMad neighborhood, once the epicenter of the iconic city’s Roaring Twenties Jazz era, it takes its name from 20th-century actress, chorus girl, and model “It Girl” Evelyn Nesbit.

The historic Beaux Arts first opened its doors in 1905 as Hotel Broztell. In the early 1990s, the property was named after American composer George Gershwin, known as the Gershwin Hotel. In 2014, lifestyle brand Triumph Hotels took over the space, and in 2017, following a multi-million dollar makeover, the abode changed names to the Evelyn, paying tribute to grand dame Nesbit. 

The Evelyn Hotel, Nick Kontis

Guest Quarters

The recently remodeled 159-room nostalgic Evelyn Hotel has room categories including Deluxe Double Double, Deluxe King, Superior Queen, Deluxe Queen, NoMad King Suite, and, for those with special needs, Accessible Deluxe Queen. Features include Frette Italian sheets, heated floors, rainfall showerheads, custom vanities, flat-screen TVs, eco-friendly toiletries, luxurious robes, and hair dryers. Flaunting time period accents like jazz-inspired pieces, Lefroy Brooks fixtures, plush beds, and antique-style furnishings. The NoMad King Suite comes with a porcelain tub with whirlpool jets. 

Around the Property

On the lobby’s ground floor is a comfy art deco-inspired seating area. Also on the ground floor is a well-equipped fitness facility. The Evelyn is pet friendly, with a contactless check-in option and valet parking. 

Eat & Drink

Keeping up with its early 20th-century heyday, open from 4pm to midnight, the intimate Tusk Bar tucked away on the end of the ground floor is a dimly lit Art Deco-inspired oyster and cocktail bar-lounge perfect for a nightcap. Opening in mid-2024 in the same space of Tusk is BRASS Restaurant, an American take on brasserie. At the hotel entrance, currently run as a pop-up grab-and-go bakery coffee shop, will be Ninepin Café for casual all-day small meals. 

The Neighborhood

The NoMad district plays a leading role in New York’s history. Originally known as “Tin Pan Alley,” in the early 1900s, the area boasted musicians, songwriters, and Vaudeville performers. Today, it’s adjacent to a thriving Koreatown. The neighborhood is now one of New York’s trendiest enclaves, from the Empire State Building to Union Square, including the iconic Flatiron Building. It’s a ten-minute walk to Time Square, the Empire State Building, and the Theater District. Located four blocks from the hotel is Eataly, an Italian marketplace that features pasta, pizza, bakery goods, and restaurants featuring products from Italy.