Accor’s MGallery Collection has signed Manhattan’s Ink 48 hotel as its future U.S. flagship, with the property scheduled to join the brand in 2028 following an extensive renovation.
The 222-room hotel in Hell’s Kitchen will continue operating independently during the transition. Rebel Hotel Company will manage the property under the MGallery banner.
The agreement brings MGallery to New York City and adds a prominent Manhattan address to its North American portfolio, which already includes Hotel Ändra Seattle.
A Hudson River Address on Manhattan’s West Side
Ink 48 sits near the Hudson River, within easy reach of Broadway, Times Square and Hudson Yards. Its industrial-inspired interiors and views across the waterfront and Manhattan skyline will form the backdrop to the planned refurbishment.
The hotel’s 222 rooms include 17 suites, among them a signature penthouse. Existing facilities include Hudson Local, the ground-floor restaurant, and Hudson VU, the rooftop bar overlooking the city.
The property also has a fitness centre and approximately 6,000 square feet of meeting and event space spread across several venues.
Renovation Ahead of the MGallery Debut
The renovation will introduce MGallery’s design and service elements while retaining the hotel’s individual character. Details of the budget and the full scope of the work have not been announced.
For guests, the transition means Ink 48 will remain an independent hotel while the transformation progresses, with its official entry into MGallery Collection planned for 2028.
Andres Ramirez, Head of Asset Management at Capstone Equities, said the affiliation would allow the owners to improve the guest experience and strengthen the hotel’s positioning while preserving the qualities valued by its existing guests.
Henry Zavriyev, President and CEO of Leyad, described the agreement as a long-planned step for the property, supported by its partnership with Capstone and Accor.
New York Signing Supports MGallery’s U.S. Expansion
Maud Bailly, CEO of Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems, said Ink 48’s established identity and location made it an important addition to the collection. The New York flagship is expected to raise MGallery’s profile among American travellers and support further expansion across the region.
The United States is already one of MGallery’s five largest source markets globally. Accor sees opportunities to grow the brand in both U.S. cities and leisure destinations, building on its existing presence in Seattle.
MGallery currently has more than 125 hotels worldwide and over 60 projects in development. At the time of the announcement, the brand said nine openings were planned before the end of 2026, including properties in Mykonos, Oléron, the Maldives and Samos.
The Ink 48 agreement gives that expansion a New York foothold, with an existing hotel set to take on a flagship role rather than a new-build property entering the market.
