Enough has been written about—and, perhaps, more written within—the Chelsea to satisfy history hounds the world over. Indeed, it is the hotel’s uniquely rich past which has made it iconic. Yet, those who know it do not define it by its historical significance, but, instead, by its ever-evolving, unmistakable otherness. Solid and sumptuous, eccentric yet beautiful, the Chelsea is a world unto itself: a decadent palace of peculiarity. Situated at the heart of New York City in the historic Chelsea neighborhood, the Hotel Chelsea is steps from archetypal landmarks, museums, galleries, and restaurants—and only a short cab ride from a host of other pivotal Manhattan affairs. For a true Chelsean experience, however, we recommend venturing to the following institutions.