{"id":1991403,"date":"2026-06-15T13:58:56","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T10:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1991403"},"modified":"2026-06-15T13:58:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T10:58:56","slug":"the-rockaway-hotel-is-the-downtown-scenes-best-kept-secret","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1991403","title":{"rendered":"The Rockaway Hotel Is The Downtown Scene\u2019s Best Kept Secret"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"oVA page-472348465\">\n<div class=\"cCV\">\n<div class=\"sWr\">\n<div class=\"Jr2\">\n<div class=\"gsz CfR\">\n<div class=\"d0B\">\n<div class=\"vmZ oL7\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/6\/15\/3ff80dd2\/the-rockaway-hotel_pool-1_kyle.jpg?w=414&amp;h=259&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" alt class=\"fpC EdX\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"Vms lOB\">Kyle Knodell<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"_-P\">\n<div class=\"rkd qoI\">\n<p class=\"QwJ\">Nylon Nights<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ckc ZKF\">\n<h1 class=\"aVX doc O2p QZE\">The Rockaway Hotel Is The Downtown Scene\u2019s Best Kept Secret<\/h1>\n<div class=\"r87 y0Q\">\n<p>Where urbanism meets oasis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mLI Q9a\">\n<address class=\"Fdy\">by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nylon.com\/profile\/jillian-giandurco-166095076\">Jillian Giandurco<\/a><\/address>\n<div class=\"DHw\">\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-06-15T13:58:56.165Z\">2 hours ago<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"QVH\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tn6\">\n<div data-adroot=\"true\" class=\"AOL Afg\">\n<p>Dancing in deteriorating kitten heels, the head-banging-induced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nylon.com\/entertainment\/soundcheck-05-08-26-charli-xcx\" class=\"T3D\">nerve damage<\/a>, the unshakeable morning-after hangxiety \u2014 party girls are our strongest soldiers. But <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nylon.com\/fashion\/charli-xcx-outfit-equations\" class=\"T3D\">party girls<\/a> get tired, too, and when it\u2019s time to unwind, they go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.therockawayhotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" class=\"T3D\">Rockaway Hotel + Spa<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Despite opening its doors back in 2020, the Rockaway Hotel remains one of the city\u2019s best kept secrets. It\u2019s hard to understand why: Located just steps away from the ferry, the subway, and its namesake beach, the boutique hotel should be an automatic go-to for anyone looking for a last-minute recharge or a proper OOO-vacation. And as a WFH spot, it beats every WeWork or co-working caf\u00e9 in the five boroughs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sWr iGR CEt\">\n<figure class=\"Qf5 E1M\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:140.4494%\" class=\"vmZ F8Y ap2\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/6\/15\/3c0c1670\/the-rockaway-hotel_exterior__kyle-knodell.jpg?w=414&amp;h=581&amp;fit=crop&amp;crop=faces&amp;dpr=2\" alt class=\"EdX\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Yte pt7 okb\"><figcaption class=\"rv9 TrI\"><cite class=\"hW6\">Kyle Knodell<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Upon my arrival for my overnight staycation, I was surprised with a complimentary glass of ros\u00e9 (a little liquid confidence for answering emails poolside never hurt anyone), which I paired with a poolside lobster roll because, well, when in Rockaway. The pool had been calling my name ever since I arrived, so I took my final bites and treated myself to a post-lunch dip. It was a gorgeous 75 degrees outside, yet somehow the water was even warmer: a huge plus for me, as someone who can barely get waist-deep in a bathtub. If it weren\u2019t for the spa treatment I had booked for myself, I might\u2019ve never gotten out.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sWr iGR\">\n<div class=\"QYV\">\n<div class=\"uES fEt\">\n<div class=\"uT7\">\n<div class=\"FDO\">\n<div class=\"vmZ XJ- jWP\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/6\/15\/05a04769\/the-rockaway-hotel_the-pool_kyle.jpg?w=374&amp;dpr=2\" alt class=\"EdX\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"MO9\"><cite>Kyle Knodell<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"FDO\">\n<div class=\"vmZ XJ- jWP\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/6\/15\/6c8a569b\/img_7042.jpg?w=374&amp;dpr=2\" alt class=\"EdX\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"FDO\">\n<div class=\"vmZ XJ- jWP\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/6\/15\/aa8baf29\/img_6959.jpg?w=374&amp;dpr=2\" alt class=\"EdX\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"FDO\">\n<div class=\"vmZ XJ- jWP\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/6\/15\/56877f2f\/the-rockaway-hotel_the-pool_kyle.jpg?w=374&amp;dpr=2\" alt class=\"EdX\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"MO9\"><cite>Kyle Knodell<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"yOD GLK\">\n<div class=\"ki0 kpP\">\n<div class=\"MNV\"><\/div>\n<p><label for=\"lightboxCheckbox-472358702\" class=\"QNb y8V St5\"><button aria-label=\"open lightbox\" class=\"kMc\"><\/button><\/label><\/div>\n<div class=\"C1C\">\n<div class=\"ZXG\">\n<div class=\"F6c\"><button class=\"ikQ VkL\"><\/button>1 \/ 4<button class=\"ikQ Olc\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LOc\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"igl f5y\"><button class=\"ikQ Xfx\"><span class=\"Od1\">INFO<\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"itG\">1 \/ 4<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>I was guided to a private section near the pool for my Scalp Therapy Drizzle, and for 10 blissful minutes, my temples and crown were massaged, kneaded, and caressed with a rejuvenating tea tree oil. (If a scalp rub-down doesn\u2019t speak to you, the spa also offers a host of other facials, massages, and body services for your liking.) Feeling tingly and revitalized, I decided to keep the good vibes going with a solo bike ride on the boardwalk. The hotel keeps its complimentary beach cruisers right in the lobby, so I was able to grab a two-wheeler and embark on my first bike ride in years without overthinking it. I even took the adorable pink bike out on the street for a few minutes, which helped me cure my fear of biking in the city on a technicality.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sWr iGR\">\n<div class=\"QYV\">\n<div class=\"uES fEt\">\n<div class=\"uT7\">\n<div class=\"FDO\">\n<div class=\"vmZ XJ- jWP\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/6\/15\/ea579a0a\/img_6984.jpg?w=374&amp;dpr=2\" alt class=\"EdX\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"FDO\">\n<div class=\"vmZ XJ- jWP\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/6\/15\/4a5f1445\/img_6986.jpg?w=374&amp;dpr=2\" alt class=\"EdX\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"yOD GLK\">\n<div class=\"ki0 kpP\">\n<div class=\"MNV\"><\/div>\n<p><label for=\"lightboxCheckbox-472358703\" class=\"QNb y8V St5\"><button aria-label=\"open lightbox\" class=\"kMc\"><\/button><\/label><\/div>\n<div class=\"C1C\">\n<div class=\"ZXG\">\n<div class=\"F6c\"><button class=\"ikQ VkL\"><\/button>1 \/ 2<button class=\"ikQ Olc\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LOc\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"igl f5y\"><button class=\"ikQ Xfx\"><span class=\"Od1\">INFO<\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"itG\">1 \/ 2<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>One recentering spin around the water and several sun burns later, it was time to refuel post-ride with dinner on the roof. The specially curated menu featured a mix of offerings from the hotel\u2019s restaurants, Margie\u2019s and The Rooftop, including (but not limited to): Tuna, Avocado, and Lobster Crispy Rice, Spicy Crab Linguine, Chicken Yakitori, Korean Barbecue Ribs, and a Pat LaFrieda Prime Tomahawk steak. The unobstructed city skyline and water views made it the best spot in the hotel to watch the sunset, and an even better spot to watch Game 1 of the NBA Finals with the rest of the hotel and more than a few locals.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sWr iGR gjV OXU\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"uES zZ8 fEt\">\n<div class=\"NVT\">\n<div class=\"iza\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"uSn\">\n<div class=\"vmZ XJ- lOK\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/6\/15\/dcc31144\/the-rockaway-hotel_the-rooftop_kyle.jpg?w=400&amp;dpr=2\" alt class=\"wQM EdX\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uSn\">\n<div class=\"vmZ XJ- lOK\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/6\/15\/2de9caea\/img_7012.jpg?w=400&amp;dpr=2\" alt class=\"wQM EdX\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uSn\">\n<div class=\"vmZ XJ- lOK\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/6\/15\/497eecfc\/img_7025.jpg?w=400&amp;dpr=2\" alt class=\"wQM EdX\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uSn\">\n<div class=\"vmZ XJ- lOK\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/6\/15\/9a562e87\/the-rockaway-hotel_the-rooftop.jpg?w=400&amp;dpr=2\" alt class=\"wQM EdX\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"iza\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mXa\"><button disabled title=\"Previous page\" class=\"oWF _Qp\">Prev<\/button><button title=\"Next page\" class=\"oWF lqI\">Next<\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"yOD GLK\">\n<div class=\"ki0 kpP\">\n<div class=\"MNV\"><\/div>\n<p><label for=\"lightboxCheckbox-472358705\" class=\"QNb y8V St5\"><button aria-label=\"open lightbox\" class=\"kMc\"><\/button><\/label><\/div>\n<div class=\"C1C\">\n<div class=\"ZXG\">\n<div class=\"F6c\"><button class=\"ikQ VkL\"><\/button>1 \/ 4<button class=\"ikQ Olc\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LOc\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"igl f5y\"><button class=\"ikQ Xfx\"><span class=\"Od1\">INFO<\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"itG\">1 \/ 4<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>I woke up the next morning feeling on top of the world \u2014 maybe I was still riding the high of the Knicks win the night before, but I like to think it was the extra soft mattress and picturesque water view that contributed to my unusually uplifted mood. To keep the good vibes going, I attended a 9 a.m. yoga class at The Studio, the hotel\u2019s dedicated wellness space, across the street. My body contorted in ways I didn\u2019t know was possible that day, but when a guy like Niko is your instructor, you lock in. Various muscle spasms aside, the class did help me work up an appetite before enjoying a cute lunch on the beach by The Pool House. Umbrellas, towels, food, drinks, and beach chairs were all waiting for me at Rockaway, with staffers on-site to clean up the remnants of my afternoon when I was finished. I didn\u2019t have to lift a finger; all I had to do was savor my salad and take in the ocean views.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sWr iGR gjV OXU\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"uES zZ8 fEt\">\n<div class=\"NVT\">\n<div class=\"iza\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"uSn\">\n<div class=\"vmZ XJ- lOK\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/6\/15\/8ef5a8ce\/june24-4379.jpg?w=400&amp;dpr=2\" alt class=\"wQM EdX\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uSn\">\n<div class=\"vmZ XJ- lOK\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/6\/15\/ca73c4a9\/img_7060.jpg?w=400&amp;dpr=2\" alt class=\"wQM EdX\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uSn\">\n<div class=\"vmZ XJ- lOK\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/6\/15\/cfa7058a\/img_7056.jpg?w=400&amp;dpr=2\" alt class=\"wQM EdX\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"iza\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mXa\"><button disabled title=\"Previous page\" class=\"oWF _Qp\">Prev<\/button><button title=\"Next page\" class=\"oWF lqI\">Next<\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"yOD GLK\">\n<div class=\"ki0 kpP\">\n<div class=\"MNV\"><\/div>\n<p><label for=\"lightboxCheckbox-472359886\" class=\"QNb y8V St5\"><button aria-label=\"open lightbox\" class=\"kMc\"><\/button><\/label><\/div>\n<div class=\"C1C\">\n<div class=\"ZXG\">\n<div class=\"F6c\"><button class=\"ikQ VkL\"><\/button>1 \/ 3<button class=\"ikQ Olc\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LOc\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"igl f5y\"><button class=\"ikQ Xfx\"><span class=\"Od1\">INFO<\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"itG\">1 \/ 3<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Before I knew it, it was time to catch the ferry back to Wall Street and head home. Returning to the most dog-eat-dog neighborhood in NYC after my 24-hour reprieve did leave me with quite a bit of whiplash, but at least now I don\u2019t have to worry about weekend spikes in my cortisol levels, because my new favorite vacation spot is just a ferry ride away.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sWr iGR\">\n<div class=\"QYV\">\n<div class=\"uES fEt\">\n<div class=\"uT7\">\n<div class=\"FDO\">\n<div class=\"vmZ XJ- jWP\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/6\/15\/0119d589\/img_6993.jpg?w=374&amp;dpr=2\" alt class=\"EdX\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"FDO\">\n<div class=\"vmZ XJ- jWP\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imgix.bustle.com\/uploads\/image\/2026\/6\/15\/946652bc\/img_7014.jpg?w=374&amp;dpr=2\" alt class=\"EdX\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"yOD GLK\">\n<div class=\"ki0 kpP\">\n<div class=\"MNV\"><\/div>\n<p><label for=\"lightboxCheckbox-472359887\" class=\"QNb y8V St5\"><button aria-label=\"open lightbox\" class=\"kMc\"><\/button><\/label><\/div>\n<div class=\"C1C\">\n<div class=\"ZXG\">\n<div class=\"F6c\"><button class=\"ikQ VkL\"><\/button>1 \/ 2<button class=\"ikQ Olc\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"LOc\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"igl f5y\"><button class=\"ikQ Xfx\"><span class=\"Od1\">INFO<\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"itG\">1 \/ 2<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"fX2 rhF jIS\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"display:block\" class=\"lqj TnP\">\n<div class=\"BMP\">\n<div class=\"oHL\">Style + Culture, delivered straight to your inbox.<\/div>\n<div class=\"wCn\">\n<div class=\"Yte yjy DSW\"><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"Ex8 qgj\"><span>Submit<\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"uxm\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"g-0\">By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bdg.com\/info\/terms-of-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Terms of Service<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bdg.com\/info\/privacy-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Privacy Policy<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nylon.com\/newsletter\">Subscribe to our newsletter &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kyle Knodell Nylon Nights The Rockaway Hotel Is The Downtown Scene\u2019s Best Kept Secret Where urbanism meets oasis. by Jillian Giandurco 2 hours ago Dancing in deteriorating kitten heels, the head-banging-induced nerve damage, the unshakeable morning-after hangxiety \u2014 party girls are our strongest soldiers. 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