Top 5 Maximalist Spaces in New York City You Need to See

by David Litwak | 2025-10-28
in the Maxwell's Garden Room, light, leaves, and laughter meet

The Fifth Avenue Hotel

In the heart of Manhattan’s flower district, The Fifth Avenue Hotel brings bold color and old-world charm to NoMad. Housed in a restored early-1900s mansion, the hotel is designed by Martin Brudnizki and filled with rich fabrics, patterned walls, and unique furniture. Every corner feels special, from the red silk hallways and tented ceilings to rooms featuring chinoiserie cabinets and vibrant chandeliers.

The hotel’s restaurant, Café Carmellini, feels grand and elegant, with tall ceilings, glowing lights, and beautifully plated food. Next door, the Portrait Bar and cozy Study offer perfect spots for cocktails or a quiet coffee.

Rather than simple and modern, The Fifth Avenue Hotel celebrates abundance and personality. It mixes New York history with global design flair to create a space that feels luxurious, lively, and full of character — a true modern-day masterpiece of maximalist style.

Warm light and overgrown vines turn this nook into a cinematic escape

Warren Street Hotel

The Warren Street Hotel in Tribeca brings a joyful burst of color and creativity to New York’s luxury scene. Designed by Kit Kemp and her daughters, the interiors reject minimalism in favor of bold patterns, layered textures, and unexpected combinations.

Each of the 69 rooms feels unique, some with private terraces lit by twinkling string lights, others with record players and curated vinyl from legends like David Bowie and Prince.

Walls are alive with eclectic art, from Tony Cragg’s sculptures to Wendell Castle’s handcrafted pieces. The lobby and guests-only living room are full of clashing fabrics, books, and cozy corners that invite you to linger. Even the on-site brasserie dazzles, with Kemp’s whimsical bone china and a woodland-themed Orangery filled with handmade ceramics.

The Warren Street Hotel is a perfect example of modern maximalism done with warmth and wit, right in the heart of downtown New York.

At Maxwell, every meal feels like a gathering at home

Faena New York

Created by Alan Faena with interiors by Peter Mikic and the Faena Design Team, the hotel is a sensory explosion with its red walls, gilded ceilings, and patterned furnishings that nod to Old New York glamour.

Every corner feels alive with color and symbolism, from Diego Gravinese’s vast mural in the Cathedral lobby to the richly layered Living Room anchored by twin Art Deco bars.

Each of the 120 rooms and suites is a sculptural showcase, blending luxurious textures, vivid hues, and sweeping skyline views. The Faena Suite, complete with a baby grand piano and a private terrace, epitomizes the brand’s theatrical spirit.

In a city of sleek restraint, Faena New York stands out as a maximalist masterpiece that merges art, hospitality, and pure imagination.

The hidden library enveloped in oak, velvet, and amber light offers the quiet luxury of retreat within Maxwell’s maximalist world

Moxy Chelsea

Rising in Manhattan’s historic Flower District, Moxy Chelsea is a lush love letter to maximalist design. The hotel feels like a hidden urban oasis — bold, layered, and full of surprises.

The experience begins at Feroce Caffè, where Venetian plaster walls and terra-cotta ceilings evoke the warmth of Italy.

Upstairs, a glass-wrapped conservatory lined with a 20-foot living wall immerses guests in greenery and color, creating a dramatic contrast with the city outside.

At the top, The Fleur Room crowns the building with industrial windows, polished bronze, and plush textures. The skyline views shimmer through kinetic glass panels that open the space to the night air, turning it into a floating garden in the sky.

Every inch of Moxy Chelsea depicts an exuberant mix of nature, texture, and modern design that transforms the urban hotel experience into a vivid, maximalist escape.

An intimate dining moment at Maxwell’s kitchen depicts a true study in modern maximalist warmth

Maxwell Social

Situated in the heart of Tribeca, Maxwell Social redefines a maximalist urban social club with opulent design and intimate space. The space is anchored by custom hand-painted wallpaper, antique chandeliers, and rich fabrics, a clear departure from minimalist club interiors.

Multiple themed rooms, like the lush Garden Room tucked behind a hidden bookshelf and the Explorer Room, feel like chapters in a grand house rather than a traditional venue.

The kitchen is designed for cooking together rather than being served, which underscores the club’s emphasis on connection over food. Every element is selected for richness and detail.

Maxwell’s attention to detail shows up in even the smallest hardware and kitchen items. Kitchen appliances by JennAir underline the club’s serious cooking-and-hosting focus.

The atmosphere unfolds as a maximalist living room meets private club — bold, textured, layered, warm, and unmistakably crafted for meaningful gatherings.

Explore the rooms, textures, and stories that make Maxwell Social unlike any other club in New York. Book a Tour Now!

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Nearby Neighborhoods

Tribeca, Financial District, SoHo, West Village, Greenwich Village, Nolita, Hudson Square

HOTELS NEARBY

Foquets, Greenwich Hotel, Arlo Soho, The Roxy, Soho Grand, The Frederick Hotel, Warren St Hotel, The Dominick, Hotel Hugo

LATE NIGHT spots nearby

Paul's Casablanca, Paul's Baby Grand, EAR Inn

Dinner spots nearby

The Odeon, Locanda Verde, Forgione, l'abeille, Wolfgang's Steakhouse, Yves, Mr Chows

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