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What kind of hotel is The Dominick?
The Dominick is a downtown luxury tower that trades old-world SoHo character for space, height and a serious spa. It is a 46-story glass building at the corner of Spring and Varick Streets, on the line that separates SoHo from Hudson Square, and it opened in 2010 before taking the name The Dominick in December 2017. What sets it apart on paper is the AAA Five Diamond rating: it is the only hotel in SoHo to hold one, the association's top tier for facilities and service. In a neighborhood defined by low-rise cast-iron lofts and boutique addresses, The Dominick is the outlier that offers real scale, a proper spa floor and rooms that look out over the Hudson and the harbor rather than across the street.
The appeal is straightforward. You get some of the largest rooms in downtown Manhattan, floor-to-ceiling glass in every one of them, the only Sisley Spa in the city and a seasonal rooftop pool, all a short walk from SoHo shopping and Hudson River Park. The trade-off is that this is a big-tower luxury hotel rather than an intimate boutique, and the service does not always match the Five Diamond billing, which is the honest caveat we return to below. For a business trip, a proposal or a downtown weekend where you want room to spread out and a view worth the price, it earns its place. Set expectations for a modern high-rise, not a townhouse, and it delivers.
Which room should you book?
Book the highest floor you can and prioritise a Hudson or skyline view, because altitude is what makes this hotel special. The 391 rooms and suites run from 422 to 905 square feet, which is genuinely generous for downtown, and every one has floor-to-ceiling windows and a deep soaking tub. The dividing line is roughly the 30th floor: above it, rooms open onto the Hudson, the harbor and the Midtown skyline, and the city reads as a panorama rather than a streetscape. Corner suites are the sweet spot, catching two glass walls and two directions of light at once, which for a proposal or an anniversary is worth the step up. Lower floors are still large and comfortable, but the outlook is more local, so if the view matters to you, spend up on both floor and category.
At the very top sit ten penthouses, running from 1,194 to 2,331 square feet, that crown the tower for guests who want the biggest rooms and the widest sweep of the harbor. Wherever you land, the interiors are contemporary and clean rather than characterful; this is not a place for carved cornices or creaking pre-war floors, and guests who want storied downtown atmosphere will find it modern instead. Treat each room as a glass frame around the city, request a high floor facing the river, and the space and the light do the rest.
Ask for a high floor above the 30th on the Hudson side for sunset over the river and Little Island, and confirm your category in writing, since the difference between a low and a high floor here is the whole reason to book. If you are proposing, give the concierge your timing a day ahead so they can arrange the room and the details before you arrive.
How good are the spa and pool?
The spa is the single strongest reason to book, and the pool is a pleasant seasonal extra rather than a destination. The Dominick is home to the only Sisley Spa in New York City, an 11,000-square-foot floor of treatment rooms, private hammams and quiet lounges built around the French skincare house's rituals. It is a real differentiator and a genuine draw, and it is priced accordingly, so budget for it as a headline experience rather than a casual add-on. The seasonal outdoor pool sits on the seventh-floor roof deck: compact, social and good for a summer afternoon, but small enough that loungers run out by mid-morning on busy weekends. Go early, treat the pool as a bonus and the spa as the main event, and the wellness offer is one of the better ones downtown.
What does the Delano SoHo rebrand mean for you?
The Dominick is currently open and operating under its own name, but a change of ownership is in motion that anyone booking later in 2026 should know about. In October 2025 the investment firm Cain acquired the hotel for 175 million dollars and announced plans to reposition it as Delano SoHo New York, managed by Ennismore. The relaunch has been reported for 2026, but the exact timing has been reported variously, so this is not a fixed date you can plan around yet. Practically, that means the name over the door, the food and drink line-up and even the availability of the spa and pool could shift during a transition period.
Our advice is simple. If your dates fall in the first half of 2026, expect The Dominick as reviewed here. If you are booking into the second half of the year, confirm directly with the hotel which name is operating and which facilities, including the Sisley Spa and the rooftop pool, will be available for your stay before you pay. Nothing here presents the hotel as already rebranded; it trades today as The Dominick, and we will update this review when Delano SoHo has a confirmed opening and a confirmed facility list.
Signature amenities
On the SoHo and Hudson Square line
SoHo / Hudson Square, at Varick Street
What's nearby
- Spring Street subway
C, E lines3 min walk - SoHo shopping on Broadway
Flagship boutiques8 min walk - Hudson River Park
Waterfront paths5 min walk - Little Island
Pier 55 park12 min walk - Tribeca
Dining & galleries10 min walk
The tower, the rooms, the spa
Tower
City-view room
Sisley SpaSkylineHow does The Dominick compare with SoHo's other hotels?
Against the field, The Dominick is the space-and-spa, big-tower option, and the choice comes down to whether you want scale and a view or the intimacy of a classic SoHo address. The Mercer Hotel is the understated SoHo original, open since 1997 and known for quiet, well-drilled service, but its rooms are small and there are no views or spa. The Soho Grand Hotel is the neighborhood pioneer on West Broadway, strong on scene and value, though its rooms are older and less polished. Crosby Street Hotel brings Kit Kemp's colour, art and character at the top of the market, with high rates and no large spa. The Dominick's own trade-off is that service consistency does not always match the Five Diamond billing, the rooftop pool is oversubscribed in summer, and the restaurant and spa extras are priced high.
| Hotel | Style | Best for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dominick | Modern SoHo glass tower | Space, spa, high-floor views | Service consistency, busy summer pool |
| The Mercer Hotel | SoHo classic since 1997 | Understated luxury, service | Small, no views or spa |
| Soho Grand Hotel | SoHo original on West Broadway | Scene, value | Older rooms, less polish |
| Crosby Street Hotel | Kit Kemp design | Colour, art, character | High rates, no big spa |
Frequently asked questions
Why does The Dominick hold an AAA Five Diamond rating?
The Dominick is the only hotel in SoHo to hold an AAA Five Diamond rating, the association's top tier for facilities and service. It earns that standing through large rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, the only Sisley Spa in New York City and a full luxury service model inside a 46-story tower that opened in 2010 and took the name The Dominick in December 2017.
How many rooms does The Dominick have and how big are they?
There are 391 rooms and suites, running from 422 to 905 square feet, which is generous for downtown Manhattan. All have floor-to-ceiling windows and deep soaking tubs, and above roughly the 30th floor rooms take in the Hudson, the harbor and the Midtown skyline. Ten penthouses crown the top floors at 1,194 to 2,331 square feet.
Does The Dominick have a spa and a pool?
Yes. The Dominick is home to the only Sisley Spa in New York City, an 11,000-square-foot floor of treatment rooms, private hammams and lounges. There is also a seasonal outdoor pool on the seventh-floor roof deck. The pool is compact and social, and loungers can run out by mid-morning on summer weekends.
Is The Dominick still open, and is it still called The Dominick?
Yes. The hotel is currently open and operating as The Dominick at 246 Spring Street. In October 2025 the investment firm Cain acquired it for 175 million dollars and plans to reposition it as Delano SoHo New York, managed by Ennismore. The relaunch has been reported for 2026, but timing has been reported variously, so confirm the name and facilities directly with the hotel for second-half-2026 dates.
What does the Delano SoHo rebrand mean for my booking?
The plan is to relaunch the property as Delano SoHo New York under Ennismore management, but the exact timing has been reported variously. If you are booking into the second half of 2026, confirm directly with the hotel which name is operating and which facilities, including the Sisley Spa and the rooftop pool, will be available during your stay. For now it trades as The Dominick with its current amenities.
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