Start The Slideshow In this week’s Observer, we check into Williamsburg’s new Wythe Hotel, the Platonic ideal of modern Brooklyn. Grab a key and a gin fizz, maybe a plate of fire-grilled trout, and see for yourself. Back Forward P1030240 Back Forward Wythe Table and Chairs Back Forward P1030303 Back Forward Wythe Guestroom 3 Back Forward Wythe Guestroom 4 Back Forward P1030273 The Wythe will leave the lights on for you. Back Forward Welcome to the Wythe With views like these, who can blame them. Back Forward Welcome to the Wythe The Wythe Hotel, all Williamsburg has to offer. (Courtesy the Wythe) Back Forward Welcome to the Wythe The building meshes the old and the new, as much of it local and artisanal as possible. (Matt Chaban) Back Forward Welcome to the Wythe The original 80 Wythe, empty and unloved, except by street artists, for years. (Curbed) Back Forward Welcome to the Wythe The design team carved off the back of the building to create the new addition. (Curbed) Back Forward Welcome to the Wythe Step inside through the coolest door in Brooklyn—with its curved glass and rusted frame, a thing of precise beauty. (Matt Chaban) Back Forward Welcome to the Wythe Peter Lawrence, one of the three partners, works the front desk. (Matt Chaban) Back Forward Welcome to the Wythe The bar at Reynards, where Andrew Tarlow runs the show. (Matt Chaban) Back Forward Welcome to the Wythe Already lines are forming to get up to Ides, the bar atop the sixth floor. (Matt Chaban) Back Forward Welcome to the Wythe Taking in the views while waiting for a drink. (Matt Chaban) Back Forward Welcome to the Wythe Naturally the views are even better outside... (Matt Chaban) Back Forward Welcome to the Wythe ...both of Brooklyn... (Matt Chaban) Back Forward Welcome to the Wythe ...and, of course, Manhattan. (Matt Chaban) Back Forward Welcome to the Wythe Even the nearby condos don't have it this good. (Matt Chaban) Back Forward Welcome to the Wythe Inside a Brooklyn Queen, affordable rooms and historic touches. (Courtesy the Wythe) Back Forward Welcome to the Wythe The Manhattan Kings enjoy the modern views. (Courtesy the Wythe) Back Forward Welcome to the Wythe Where else is there a balcony with exposed brick? (Courtesy the Wythe) Back Forward Welcome to the Wythe One of the $175-a-night bunk bed rooms, with views of one of the many art installations. (Courtesy the Wythe) Back Forward Welcome to the Wythe The installation, drawing on Brooklyn's history, was created by Steve Powers. (Matt Chaban) Back Forward Welcome to the Wythe Original details are tucked in throughout the building, meshing with new fixtures and wallpaper created by local outfits. (Courtesy the Wythe) Back Forward Welcome to the Wythe Even the toiletries are artisanal. (Courtesy the Wythe) Back Forward Welcome to the Wythe Inside one of the simple bathrooms. (Courtesy the Wythe) Back Forward Welcome to the Wythe Dave Hollier, who did most of the woodwork from his studio down the block on Kent Avenue. (@wythehotel/Instagram) Back Forward Welcome to the Wythe Installing one of the locally made light fixtures. (@wythehotel/Instagram) Back Forward Welcome to the Wythe Back Welcome to the Wythe They'll leave the lights on for you. (Courtesy the Wythe) Share this:TwitterFacebookRedditGoogle +1EmailPrint