Hotel Beacon

The Hotel Beacon is a historic Beaux-Arts building located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City, designed by Walter W. Ahlschlager and opened in 1928. Originally offering both furnished and unfurnished apartments with amenities like maid service and kitchenettes, the hotel features 278 transient rooms today while still accommodating some permanent residents. Notable for its impressive rooftop gardens and dining options, including the Cafe of the Beacon, the hotel also once boasted a spectacular airway beacon that was visible for miles. The hotel has hosted various notable tenants, including Broadway producers and artists, making it a significant landmark in New York's cultural history.