Review: Hotel Seville NoMad (Queen Deluxe Room)
A 1903 Beaux Arts landmark turned Hyatt boutique in Manhattan’s NoMad district, blending historic elegance with a celebrated Italian restaurant.
Location
Hotel Seville NoMad occupies the corner of 29th Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan’s NoMad (North of Madison Square Park) neighborhood — one of New York’s most dynamic dining and nightlife districts. Madison Square Park is steps away, and the Flatiron Building, the Empire State Building, and a wealth of acclaimed restaurants are all within easy walking distance. Multiple subway lines provide quick access to the rest of Manhattan.
Phone: +1 212-532-4100
Address: 22 E 29th St, New York, NY 10016
The Property
Built in 1903, the Hotel Seville is a Beaux Arts landmark that has been beautifully reimagined as a 337-room boutique hotel in Hyatt’s Unbound Collection. The property retains its historic architectural character while incorporating contemporary design elements — the result is a hotel with genuine personality and a sense of place that newer builds simply cannot replicate.
The hotel features a hidden speakeasy (Il Bar) that adds an element of discovery, and the pet-friendly policy (dogs up to 50 lbs welcome) reflects the NoMad neighborhood’s personality. The lobby and common areas feature jewel-toned design elements that complement the building’s original bones.
Queen Deluxe Room
The rooms at the Hotel Seville are cozy by New York standards — which is to say they make efficient use of every square foot. The design is clean and contemporary with touches of historic character, quality bedding, and a quiet, well-insulated atmosphere that’s notable for a Manhattan hotel. The room condition was excellent throughout the stay.
Bathroom
The bathroom is compact but thoughtfully designed, with modern fixtures and quality toiletries. For a heritage building conversion, the plumbing and water pressure were excellent. Clean and well-maintained throughout.
Restaurants & Bars
Scarpetta
The hotel’s signature restaurant, Scarpetta, is a legitimate fine-dining destination that would be noteworthy even without a hotel attached. The Italian cuisine is exceptional, and the restaurant has earned a devoted following among both hotel guests and New York locals. For Globalist members, the breakfast experience here elevates the entire stay. This is not your typical hotel restaurant — it’s one of the reasons to choose this property.
Il Bar
The hidden speakeasy-style bar offers cocktails in an intimate, jewel-toned setting that feels like a genuine discovery rather than a hotel amenity. It’s a perfect spot for pre-dinner drinks or a nightcap.
Bottom Line
The Hotel Seville NoMad is a strong entry in Hyatt’s Unbound Collection and one of the better boutique hotel options in Manhattan for World of Hyatt members. The combination of a landmark building, a prime NoMad location, and Scarpetta restaurant gives it a distinctive identity that stands out in New York’s crowded luxury hotel market. Rooms lean small (this is Manhattan, after all), but the overall quality, character, and dining excellence more than compensate. For points travelers who appreciate a hotel with personality over one with square footage, the Seville is an excellent choice.
Value
Cash rates at the Hotel Seville NoMad typically range from
50–500 per night depending on season. As a World of Hyatt Unbound Collection property, award nights run approximately 15,000–25,000 points under dynamic pricing.
At 20,000 points against a $350 cash rate, you’re looking at approximately 1.75 cents per point — close to the 1.8 cpp sweet spot for Hyatt points. During peak periods or when booking at higher cash rates, the value exceeds that threshold comfortably. Factor in Globalist breakfast at Scarpetta — a legitimate $40+ value per person — and the effective cpp for elite members is exceptional.
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