If you're looking to spend a night at an East Village location with sweeping views, The Standard delivers. Reflecting its neighborhood, the hotel doubles down on quirky and artsy decor, from a trippy carpet installation in the lobby to an infinity mirror in the elevator to the abstract lip pillow on each bed.
Despite the bustling Cooper Square area, the hotel rooms are quiet for a refreshing night of sleep; there's a set of earplugs in each room just in case you need a little more silence. Thanks to huge windows, you'll be able to fall asleep gazing at the city's glittering lights, then wake up to sunrise from the east. The transfixing city skyline will likely provide enough entertainment, but if you need more, you'll find a large TV in the room, too.
The Standard took over the East Village property in 2011 and redesigned its guestrooms in 2023, refreshing carpets, lighting, and furniture. A second-floor library where guests can relax and work is currently closed as it undergoes renovation.
Neighborhood
Located steps away from St. Marks Place, this hotel provides easy access to The Cooper Union, New York University, Parsons School of Design, and the New School. It's not just a college town, though. You're steps from the East Village (Kolkata Chai Co. is a must-drink), close to The Strand where you can spend hours browsing books, and not far from all the shops of Soho.
Nearby
1. McSorley’s Old Ale House: For a pint or two at one of NYC’s oldest bars.
2. Public Theater: For something new, even the next Broadway musical before it makes it big.
3. Veselka: For pierogies, borscht, blintzes and more within Mahattan’s Ukrainian Village.
Time Out tip
No matter what time of year you're visiting, don't miss the hotel's charming garden. In the summertime, it's an oasis of climbing vine plants and chirping birds. In the winter, it transforms into a winter garden with heated yurts. Stop by for a drink and soak in the ambiance.