“A revolutionary hotel on the trendy Lower East Side. It's all about public spaces here, from the cafe-bar-boutique that replaces the lobby, to the rooftop bar boasting panoramic views and the vibrant New York-centric restaurant. Add floor-to-ceiling windows and clever design tricks in the rooms.”

Recommended for

  • Value chic

    • A supremley luxurious hotel, without being a 'luxury hotel'- they have trimmed the fat from a 5*hotel and left you with the lean
  • City Style

    • See and be seen- the sleek and chic public spaces are filled with glamorous, beautiful people doing interesting things
  • Local markets

    • The lobby boutique offers a fabulous collection of local clothing, books and accessories from independent suppliers
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • There are four bars to pick from but we recommend a cocktail overlooking the skyline on the aptly named Roof Bar
  • Museums

    • The Lower East Side boasts around 30 private galleries so make sure you leave plenty of time for culture!
  • Yoga

    • The hotel holds daily classes in yoga, Pilates, boot camp, circuit training, mediation and dance aerobics
  • Other Activities

    • Public Arts the hotel's cultural basement space holds regular screenings, club nights and performances
  • Pet friendly

    • Pets under 30lbs are welcome for a one off fee of $100
  • Views

  • Air conditioning

  • Family Suites

  • Roof terrace

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Restaurant

  • Disabled access

  • Child friendly

  • Gym

  • Quirky

  • Artworks

  • Full of character

  • Chic

  • Designer

  • Contemporary

  • Lively

  • Downtown

  • Luxury

Facilities

  • Rooms

    397 rooms in this hotel
  • Pet friendly

    Pets under 30lbs are welcome for a one off fee of $100
  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Outdoor dining

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Car not required

  • Communal Dining

  • Roof terrace

  • Bar

  • Family Suites

  • Games room

  • Air conditioning

  • Restaurant

  • In room music system

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Suites

  • Disabled access

  • Child friendly

  • Wifi

  • Garden

  • Gym

Activities

  • Local markets

    • The lobby boutique offers a fabulous collection of local clothing, books and accessories from independent suppliers
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • There are four bars to pick from but we recommend a cocktail overlooking the skyline on the aptly named Roof Bar
  • Museums

    • The Lower East Side boasts around 30 private galleries so make sure you leave plenty of time for culture!
  • Yoga

    • The hotel holds daily classes in yoga, Pilates, boot camp, circuit training, mediation and dance aerobics
  • Other Activities

    • Public Arts the hotel's cultural basement space holds regular screenings, club nights and performances

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