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Hotel Gansevoort
18 Ninth Ave at 13th St (212-206-6700,
877-726-7386; www.hotelgansevoort.com). Subway: A, C, E to 14th St; L to Eighth Ave. Rates $395–$475 single/double; $625–$675 suite; from $5,000 duplex penthouse. 187 rooms. Credit AmEx, DC, MC, V.
Opened in early 2004, this soaring contemporary structure stands out against the cobblestone streets and warehouses-turned-designer-shops of the Meatpacking District. Blueprinted by Stephen B. Jacobs, who also designed the Library Hotel, this 14-floor, full-service luxury hotel gets strong marks for style. Four 18-foot light boxes, which change color throughout the evening, frame the hotel's entrance, and eel-skin-wrapped pillars dot the lobby. Upstairs, the gray-on-gray color scheme may be a bit chilly, but the chambers are spacious and come with colored-glass doors, original photography from local artists and Molton Brown bath products. The private roof garden features a glassed-in heated pool with underwater music and 360-degree views of the city. Jeffrey Chodorow's glossy Japanese eatery Ono has a covered terrace, private dining huts and a robatayaki bar—all behind a red velvet rope.
Hotel services Dry cleaning (24hrs). Pet-friendly.
Room services CD player. Complimentary newspapers and magazines. Cordless phone. DVD player on request. High-speed wireless Internet. Plasma or LCD TV. Room service (24hrs).
The Mercer
147 Mercer St at Prince St (212-966-6060, 888-918-6060; www.mercerhotel.com). Subway: N, R, W to Prince St. Rates $395–$620 single/double; $1,100–$2,100 suite. 75 rooms. Credit AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, V.
Soho's first luxury boutique hotel has small touches that keep it a notch above nearby competitors. (Isaac Mizrahi designed the staff's sharp uniforms; the triple-threat lobby acts as a bar, library and lounge.) Rooms feature furniture by Christian Liagre, oversize washrooms with tubs for two and Face Stockholm products. The restaurant, Mercer Kitchen (212-966-5454), serves Jean-Georges Vongerichten's stylish version of casual American cuisine.
Hotel services Book and magazine library. CD/DVD library. Cell-phone and laptop-computer rental. Complimentary pass to nearby gym. Dry cleaning (24hrs). Pet-friendly. Ticket desk. Valet.
Room services Cassette and CD players. Complimentary newspaper. DVD player and VCR on request. Fireplace in some rooms. Plasma TV. PlayStation.
Photo by Todd Eberle
60 Thompson
60 Thompson St between Broome and Spring Sts (212-431-0400, 877-431-0400; www.60thompson.com). Subway: C, E to Spring St. Rates $370–$450 single/double; $520–$630 suite; $3,500 penthouse suite. 100 rooms. Credit AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, V.
Still Soho's newest boutique hotel, 60 Thompson has been luring fashionable jet-setters since it opened four years ago. Designed by Thomas O'Brien of Aero Studios, the modern room offer pampering details like pure down duvets and pillows, Philosophy toiletries and a "shag bag" filled with fun items to get you in the mood. The hotel is often used for fashion shoots. A60, the guests-only rooftop bar, which offers commanding city views, is particularly popular. The highly acclaimed restaurant Kittichai serves creative Thai cuisine beside a pool filled with floating orchids. In warmer months, request a table on the sidewalk terrace.
Hotel services CD/DVD library. Cell-phone rental. Laptop computer on request. Valet.
Room services CD/DVD player. Complimentary newspaper. High-speed Internet. Microwave oven on request. Plasma TV.
Soho House
29-35 Ninth Ave between 13th and 14th Sts (212-627-9800; www.sohohouse.com. Subway: A, C, E to 14th St; L to Eighth Ave. Rates $350–$495 standard/deluxe; $650–$985 suite. 24 rooms. Credit AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, V.
Become a celebrity (or at least live like one) by booking a room at the hotel inside this private club. The New York sibling of the original Soho House in London grants common folk access to 24 mod-cháteau rooms, ranging from the moderate-size Playpen to the humongous Playground. All pack in a mother lode of style, thanks to Ilse Crawford's knack for mixing supermodern furniture (like huge, freestanding Boffi tubs) with antiques. A wall of drawers stands in for a minibar; inside, you'll find all things sexy—champagne, Ben & Jerry's ice cream, and a copy of the Kama Sutra. Hotel guests can also roam freely about the rest of the club's six floors, exploring the rooftop pool, the restaurant, multiple bars, the library and the spa.
Hotel services Butler. CD/DVD library. Cell-phone rental. Dry cleaning (24hrs). Fitness center. Game room. Screening room. Spa. Swimming pool. Valet.
Room services CD/DVD player. High-speed wireless Internet. Plasma or LCD TV. Refrigerator. Room service (24hrs).
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Hotel on Rivington
107 Rivington St between Essex and Ludlow Sts (212-475-2600/www.hotelonrivington.com). Subway: F to Delancey St; J, M, Z to Delancey–Essex Sts. Rates From $265 single/double; call or visit website for more rates. 110 rooms. Credit AmEx, Disc, MC, V.
Hotel on Rivington has an awfully long history for a place that's not even open yet (at press time, it was scheduled to be fully operational in early 2005). Downtown developer Paul Stallings began construction on the 20-story, tiered glass structure five years ago, first dubbing it the Surface Hotel, then Downtown, before finally settling on the Hotel on Rivington. Every single one of the 110 glass-wrapped, India Mahdavi–designed rooms has an unobstructed city view. Guests are also promised 24-hour room service, a lobby-level gift shop stocked with high-design furniture and accessories, two invitation-only lounges (on the main and seventh floors), and a 5,000-square-foot bar-restaurant piloted by Wallsé chef Kurt Gutenbrunner. Minifridges hold single-serving cans of Sofia (as in Coppola) champagne, and wood-paneled drawers hide binoculars and an "intimacy kit" stocked with surprises from nearby Toys in Babeland.
Hotel services Complimentary breakfast. Dry cleaning (24hrs). Fitness center. Gift shop. Spa. Valet.
Room services CD player. DVD library. Flat-panel TV. High-speed wireless Internet. Room service (24hrs).
The Inn at Irving Place
56 Irving Pl between 17th and 18th Sts (212-533-4600, 800-685-1447; www.innatirving.com). Subway: L, N, Q, R, W, 4, 5, 6 to 14th St–Union Sq. Rates $325–$415 standard/deluxe; $475–$495 junior suite. 12 rooms. Credit AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, V.
Edith Wharton would feel right at home in this 19th–century Victorian inn, housed in a pair of brownstones near Gramercy Park. The Inn is one of Manhattan's smallest hotels—and one of its most endearing. Fresh flowers are everywhere, and antique furnishings hark back to a bygone era. While some rooms are petite each is decorated with turn-of-the-century elegance. But leave the little ones a home (children under 12 are not permitted). Bathrooms are stocked with Penhaligon's products (the same kind Prince Charles uses). At Lady Mendl's (212-533-4466; reservations required), the inn's pretty tearoom, damask love seats and a lavish tea-and-dessert menu make a perfect spot for brushing up on your manners. Ms. Wharton would approve.
Hotel services Complimentary breakfast. Dry cleaning (24hrs). Ticket desk.
Room services CD player. Digital cable. High-speed internet. Room service (24hrs). VCR.
The Maritime Hotel
363 W 16th St between Eighth and Ninth Aves
(212-242-4300; www.themaritimehotel.com). Subway: A, C, E to 14th St; L to Eighth Ave. Rates $265–$285 single/double; $650–$1,350 suite. 125 rooms. Credit AmEx, Disc, DC, MC, V.
In 2002, architects of cool Eric Goode and Sean MacPherson (Bowery Bar, the Park) and developers Richard Born and Ira Drukier (the Mercer and Chambers hotels) created the high-gloss Maritime—part luxury yacht, part chic '60s airport lounge. The lobby is adorned with jellyfish-inspired chandeliers and murals of seaports. Modeled after ship cabins, quarters feature large porthole windows and glossy wood paneling. The hotel offers four food-and-drink spaces: Matsuri, a gorgeous Japanese restaurant; La Bottega, an Italian trattoria with a lantern-festooned patio; Cabana, an airy rooftop bar; and Hiro, a basement lounge that draws a buzzing crowd.
Hotel services Complimentary pass to New York Sports Club. Discount parking and valet service. DVD library. Fitness center. Pet-friendly.
Room services CD player. Complimentary in-room movies. DVD player. Flat-panel TV. High-speed wireless Internet. Room service (24hrs). Two-line telephone.
The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park
2 West St at Battery Pl (212-344-0800; www.ritzcarlton.com). Subway: 4, 5 to Bowling Green. Rates $329–$560 single/double; $750–$4,500 suite. 298 rooms. Credit AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, V.
For review, see The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park.
SoHo Grand Hotel
310 West Broadway between Canal and Grand Sts (212-965-3000, 800-965-3000; www.sohogrand.com). Subway: A, C, E, 1 to Canal St. Rates $259–$499 single/double; $1,699–$3,599 suite. 366 rooms. Credit AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, V.
The Grand makes good use of industrial materials like poured concrete, cast iron and bottle glass. The Bill Sofield-designed rooms, which include two spacious penthouses, use a restrained palette of grays and beiges, and photos from local galleries hang on the walls. Sip cocktails in the Grand Bar and Lounge, or dine on haute macaroni and cheese in the Gallery.
Hotel services Beauty salon. Cell-phone rental. Dry cleaning (24hrs). Fitness center. Pet friendly. Ticket desk. Valet. Video library.
Room services CD player. High-speed Internet. Plasma TV. VCR.
Other location Tribeca Grand Hotel, 2 Sixth Ave between Walker and White Sts (212-519-6600).
Wall Street District Hotel
15 Gold St at Platt St (212-232-7700; www.wallstreetdistricthotel.com). Subway: A, C to Broadway–Nassau St; J, M, Z, 2, 3, 4, 5 to Fulton St. Rates $199–$249 single/double; $299–$379 suite. 138 rooms. Credit AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, V.
This small business-oriented hotel nicely fuses comfort with tech-savvy amenities like automated check-in kiosks and "cellular connectivity," or private phone lines that forward calls to a guest's cell phone. For just $25 more, you can upgrade to a deluxe room with higher-tech amenities (PCs with free Internet, white-noise machines); things to help prepare you for the big meeting (shoe shiner, trouser presser, complimentary breakfast); and a few low-tech mood lifters (gummy bears!). The hotel's restaurant and bar, San Marino Ristorante, serves casual Italian cuisine.
Hotel services Business center. CD, perodical and video-game library. Dry cleaning (24hrs). Fitness center. Pet friendly.
Room services CD player. Complimentary newspaper. Laptop-computer rental. Room service (24hrs). VCR on request. Web TV.
W New York–Union Square
201 Park Ave South at 17th St (212-253-9119; www.whotels.com). Subway: L, N, Q, R, W, 4, 5, 6 to 14th St–Union Sq. Rates $249–$549 single/double, $599–$1,800 suite. 270 rooms. Credit AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, V.
For review, see W New York–Times Square.
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Abingdon Guest House
13 Eighth Ave between Jane and W 12th Sts (212-243-5384; www.abingdonguesthouse.com). Subway: A, C, E to 14th St; L to Eighth Ave. Rates $149–$199 single/double; $229–$239 suite. 9 rooms. Credit AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, V.
If you want to stay near the Meatpacking District but can't afford the Gansevoort, this charm-saturated inn is a good option. Named for nearby Abingdon Square park, the nine-room townhouse offers European ambience for a reasonable price. Each themed room is painted a different color and is appointed with plush fabrics; all have private baths. The popular Brewbar Coffee doubles as a check-in desk and café, and you can sip your latte in the trellised garden out back.
Hotel services Coffeebar.
Room services Direct-dial phone numbers. Free local phone service. High-speed wireless Internet. VCR in some rooms.
Chelsea Hotel
222 W 23rd St between Seventh and Eighth Aves (212-243-3700; www.hotelchelsea.com). Subway: C, E, 1 to 23rd St. Rates $110–$135 single/double with shared bath; $165–$185 single/double with private bath; $225 double studio; $325–$785 suite. 400 rooms. Credit AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, V.
This funky hotel has a long (and infamous) past: Nancy Spungeon was murdered in Room 100 by Sex Pistol Sid Vicious. Built in 1884, the Chelsea has seen an endless parade of noteworthy guests: In 1912, Titanic survivors stayed here; other former residents include Mark Twain, Dee Dee Ramone, Thomas Wolfe and Madonna. Rooms are generally large with high ceilings, but certain amenities like flat-screen TVs, washer-dryers and marble fireplaces vary. The lobby doubles as an art gallery, and the basement cocktail lounge, Serena (1-212-255-4646), draws a stylin' crowd with nightly DJs.
Hotel services Beauty salon. Concierge. Fitness center. Pet friendly. Valet.
Room services Fireplace. Flat-panel TV and kitchenette or refrigerator in some rooms. High-speed wireless Internet. Washer-dryer in some rooms.
Cosmopolitan
95 West Broadway at Chambers St (212-566-1900, 888-895-9400; www.cosmohotel.com). Subway:
A, C, 1, 2, 3 to Chambers St. Rates $119–$169 single/double. 115 rooms. Credit AmEx, DC, MC, V.
Don't be fooled by the name of this small but well-maintained hotel—you won't find any trendy pink cocktails here, or even a bar to drink them in. The immaculate hotel is geared toward budget travelers with little need for luxury. Open continuously since the 1850s, it remains a tourist favorite for its Tribeca address and affordable rates. Minilofts—multilevel rooms with sleeping lofts—start at $119.
Hotel services Discount parking.
Room services Smoking permitted in all rooms.
The Wall Street Inn
9 South William St at Broad St (212-747-1500; www.thewallstreetinn.com). Subway: 2, 3 to Wall St; 4, 5 to Bowling Green. Rates $169–$450 single/double. Call for corporate and weekend rates. 46 rooms. Credit AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, V.
In 1998, this boutique hotel started a trend by reincarnating an 1830s Lehman Brothers Bank building. Now the formerly sleepy landmark district is sprouting new patisseries, bars and restaurants along its cobblestone streets. Accommodations, all with marble baths, are tastefully appointed. To reach beyond financiers, the hotel offers hefty discounts on weekends. There's no restaurant or room service, but breakfast is included.
Hotel services Cell-phone rental. Complimentary breakfast. Fitness center. Video library
Room services Complimentary newspaper. Refrigerator. Two-line phone. High-speed wireless Internet. VCR.
Washington Square Hotel
103 Waverly Pl between MacDougal St and Sixth Ave (212-777-9515, 800-222-0418; www.washi
