Looks like they are expanding to the West side: http://www.eataku.com/post/134150643531/rattle-n-hum-west-nyc 40 Taps. Opens soon.
I hope it does awesome as I really do like R&H, but it's so the opposite of the original location. Which is a lot more pub, a little dirty but always amazing taps. So it's really going to come down to the tap selection and if they can get regulars and non-tourists in.
I thought Beer Authority was Rattle n Hum West. Kidding aside, even if it's part of a hotel, if they make it like R&H and not Beer Authority, then that's definitely a step in the right direction. Btw this is just one block down from Beer Authority.
Stopped in last night for the opening. Great beer selection, much more sophisticated than Beer Authority. Should be a nice addition to that neighborhood. Cheers!