Gritty to glam—that’s how Williamsburg, Brooklyn’s most popular neighbourhood has transformed over the last decade. Sitting on the East River in New York, it started off as a hotspot for artists and bohemian types because of its cheap rent and huge apartments.
Before long, Manhattanites took notice and moved over from across the East River. Today, the neighbourhood retains its cool factor and has become a destination for visitors thanks to new developments like the picture-perfect Domino Park, the stretch of shopping on Grand Street and Bedford Avenue, and the massive food market, Smorgasburg, on Saturdays.
Peering above the neighbourhood’s graffiti walls is the sleek and ultra-chic The William Vale hotel, perfect as your starting point for exploring Williamsburg. Designed by architecture firm Albo Liberis, the distinctive white panels that…