PHOTOS: Inhabitat Explores Williamsburg’s Sexy New Wythe Hotel and Rooftop Lounge

Williamsburg's newly opened <a href="https://inhabitat.com/nyc/sexy-glass-topped-wythe-hotel-used-to-be-a-turn-of-the-century-williamsburg-factory/">Wythe Hotel</a> is a shining example of <a href="https://inhabitat.com/index.php?s=adaptive+reuse">adaptive reuse</a> that is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after places to stay in NYC. The hotel source many of the early-1900s industrial features - like original pine ceiling beams, cast iron structural columns and arched windows - right from the converted textile and barrel factory that makes up its first five floors. And even the building's five-story neon sign, a sculptural installation by local artist <a href="http://tomfruin.com">Tom Fruin</a>, is made of old metal signs found around the city. But the Wythe's post-industrial beauty lies not only in the building itself but in its interior details as well, so we were delighted to peek inside and snap some photos. Step inside our gallery to see what you can expect from a night's stay at this new Brooklyn hotspot!

The hotel's five-story neon sign, a sculptural installation by local artist <a href="http://tomfruin.com">Tom Fruin</a>, is made of old metal signs found around the city and welded together.

The hotel's lobby is modern and no-frills.

The lobby table and benches are made of reclaimed wood. Artwork throughout the hotel is by local artists, including this <a href="http://dukeriley.info">Duke Riley</a> painting in the lobby.

The reception desk is simply painted in a cool, light grey.

The lobby seating has a midcentury modern look and feel, accented by up-to-the minute artwork.

The lobby offers a massive borrowing library, enclosed in metal-and-glass industrial bookcases.

Board games await bored guests in the lobby.

Lobby lighting is light and delicate, reminiscent of <a href="http://sergemouille.com">Serge Mouille</a>.

The tracks on the ceiling used to be a means of transporting goods around the factory production rooms.

All the artwork in the hotel is by Brooklyn artists.

Bunk beds are super-cozy, with privacy curtains and a flatscreen TV for each bunk. Art by <a href="http://firstandfifteenth.com/">Steve Powers (ESPO)</a> is seen on the wall outside the windows of this bunk bed room.

Custom-made bed frames are made of reclaimed ceiling timbers, by <a href="http://www.dhwwd.com/">Dave Hollier Woodwork and Design</a>.

Each room has a curly red cable to connect your iPhone or MP3 player to the surround-sound audio system. Guestroom ceilings are made of original beams and timber.

Each room has a retro-style <a href="http://www.revo.co.uk/digital-radio/revo-heritage.php">REVO Heritage internet radio</a>, and custom Brooklyn-themed toile wallpaper (note the water towers!)  by <a href="http://danfunderburgh.com/">Dan Funderburgh</a> and <a href="http://flavorpaper.com">Flavor Paper</a>.

During the day, hallways are daylit to save energy.

Hallway light fixtures continue to combine <a href="http://inhabitat.com/index.php?s=midcentury+modern">midcentury modern</a> with early-1900s design elements.

Even the hallway signage is cool.

Bathrooms all have <a href="http://inhabitat.com/index.php?s=vintage+furniture">vintage</a> (read, recycled) mirrors and other small furnishings.

The eco-friendly bath products are by a Rockaway Beach-based <a href="http://goldiessoap.com">Goldie's</a>.

Main restaurant <a href="http://wythehotel.com/dining/restaurant/">Reynard's</a> has a classic turn-of-the-last-century look.

The open kitchen at <a href="http://wythehotel.com/dining/restaurant/">Reynard's</a>.

Classic turn-of-the-last-century tile and marble at <a href="http://wythehotel.com/dining/restaurant/">Reynard's</a>.

The decor of the ground-floor <a href="http://wythehotel.com/dining/restaurant/">Reynard's</a> restaurant (the latest from co-owner Andrew Tarlow, of <a href="http://marlowandsons.com">Marlow &amp; Sons</a>, Diner and Roman's) juxtaposes original industrial features like this cast-iron column with finer ones like the seafoam-green gloss enamel.

Rich, soft brown calfskin banquettes at <a href="http://wythehotel.com/dining/restaurant/">Reynard's</a>.

The brick wall outside the ballroom features art by <a href="http://firstandfifteenth.com/">Steve Powers (ESPO)</a>. The patio outside the ballroom has a deco-era striped mosaic tile floor.

At the base of the three-story glass-walled addition to the original factory building, the roof deck offers sweeping views.

The four-story glass-walled addition contains a rooftop bar <a href="http://wythehotel.com/dining/bar/">The Ides</a>, from which the views of the city are expansive, to say the least.