Tatau Pool Lounge & Bar Opens at Hotel Indigo Williamsburg for Summer 2023

Crab Napoleon

With Tiki-inspired menus, the new concept combines French Polynesian and South Pacific vibes and overlooks Brooklyn from the fourth-floor terrace of the hotel.

Hotel Indigo Williamsburg, an IHG Hotels & Resorts hotel in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, reopens its pool lounge and indoor-outdoor bar for the 2023 season starting today. Named Tatau—the Samoan word for ‘tattoo’ in Polynesia—the new venue draws inspiration from the South Pacific as a destination and Polynesian and Samoan cultures. Highlighting the destination’s alluring tropical setting and culinary influences that connote sunshine and warmth, Tatau Pool Lounge & Bar celebrates Polynesia’s rich cultural fabric through its custom logo. The small wave symbol is inspired by Polynesian tattoo art and was designed by the hotel’s neighbors at Flyrite Tattoo, a longstanding tattoo parlor adjacent to the hotel.

A welcomed alternative to the rowdy scenes around New York City, Tatau Pool Lounge & Bar offers a sophisticated, design-driven, and spacious lounge with an ambiance that connotes sunshine, warm breezes, and a carefree tropical holiday. Located on the hotel’s fourth-floor terrace, guests can take quintessential Williamsburg views and vistas of the Manhattan skyline.

Designed by Bushwick-based interior design firm Cl-oth Interiors, the decor includes light wood paneling, cream-tiled columns, and rattan furniture with moss-green upholstery, providing the ideal backdrop for the concept. Enhanced by ambient lighting and a lush array of tropical plants, Tatau Pool Lounge & Bar offers a seamless day-to-night atmosphere.

“We’re excited to bring a relaxing and unique experience for our guests and neighbors in our little piece of the borough,” says Hotel Indigo Williamsburg’s General Manager, Nicolas Daeppen. “Partnering up with our neighbors at Flyrite Tattoo gives the space an extra something special—sophistication and worldliness with a bit of edge, which is very Brooklyn.”

A colorful menu offers light bites and pool-friendly options evocating a tropical seaside locale, including items like Samoan Chicken and Coconut Rice, Grilled Pineapple Skewers, and Crab Napoleon. The beverage menu is anchored by tiki-inspired libations, including frozen drinks, original creations, classic cocktails, select beers, white and rosé wines, and spirit-free options. Offerings include the Frozen Zombie Beach (Leblon Cachaça, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Lairds’ Applejack Bonded Brandy, lime, pineapple), Frozen Watermelon Diablo (Cazadores Tequila, watermelon, ginger, lime), Balinese Samba (Leblon Cachaça, Butterfly Pea Flower-infused Banks 5 Island Rum, pineapple juice, coconut, lime, mole bitters), Dawn Patrol (Grey Goose vodka, Scrappy Lavender Bitters, lemon, sparkling wine, lavender sugar rim, and the Ohana Old Fashioned (Santa Teresa Rum, Ron Zacapa 23yr Rum, Angostura Bitters, Regans’ Orange Bitters, Demerara syrup, Laphroaig Islay Scotch rinse).

Seasonal access to the pool and lounge will be open for hotel guests included as part of their stay. 

Location:

• Tatau Pool Lounge & Bar is on the fourth-floor terrace, accessed through the main lobby of Hotel Indigo Williamsburg (500 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211). 

Hours:

• Lounge & Bar: The lounge & bar is open to hotel guests and the general public from 3PM – 10 PM Monday to Thursday, 11AM – 11PM Friday and Saturday, and 11AM – 10PM Sunday. A guest DJ will perform from 5PM – 10PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and from 2PM – 7PM on Sundays throughout the summer.

• Pool Deck: The pool deck is open from 10 AM – 6 PM daily for hotel guests and ResortPass members, with limited walk-in availability. Passes to the Pool Deck for the general public start at $100 on weekdays and $150 on weekends. Food and beverage service is available poolside only for guests with Pool Deck reservations. Drinks to be served poolside starting Saturday, June 17.

For more information about Hotel Indigo Williamsburg, visit https://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/us/en/brooklyn/nycmp/hoteldetail.

About Hotel Indigo Williamsburg

Nestled in the heart of Brooklyn, the ultra-contemporary Hotel Indigo Williamsburg closed its doors at the onset of the pandemic, only months after launching. Following its June 2022 reopening, the hotel excitedly welcomes travelers and locals to its newly built home in one of New York City’s most dynamic neighborhoods. With unbeatable, on-site subway access, the entire city is at the fingertips of every Hotel Indigo Williamsburg guest. The property offers modern amenities, including a pool, open-air sun deck, coffee bar, fitness center, large outdoor courtyard garden, and fire pit. Guest rooms boast spa-inspired bathrooms, hardwood floors, and large balconies from which spectacular views of Brooklyn and the historic Manhattan skyline can be enjoyed. Designed by Kutnicki Bernstein Architects and Cl-oth Interiors, the interiors reflect the area’s rich history and many industrial warehouse conversions that have played a role in developing Williamsburg’s unique brand of ‘cool.’

About Hotel Indigo

Just as no places are alike, no two Hotel Indigo properties are alike. Each Hotel Indigo draws inspiration from the local neighborhood, culture, and popular food, drink, and design trends to create a warm and vibrant atmosphere.  Our hotels provide a gateway to discover and explore some of the world’s most inspiring cities and neighborhoods. For more information, visit hotelindigo.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

About Flyrite Tattoo

Flyrite Tattoo has continued in the no-nonsense, art-rooted tattooing tradition since 1996. Expertly working with all skin types and tones, its veteran crew of licensed artists, each with specialized, world-class training, has made the shop what it is—a community that relies on gaining trust the old-fashioned way. An honest collaboration between artist and client results in loyal, repeat clientele and a top-shelf reputation. With safety as a top priority, Flyrite’s versatile and creative staff are well-educated in sanitary methods, and the shop is committed to compliance with all applicable safety and health regulations, including autoclave and spore testing equipment using single needles and ink. Flyrite Tattoo shop is open seven days a week at 492 Metropolitan Ave. between Union Ave. and the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. For more information, contact hello@flyritetattoo.nyc.