Residence Inn New York Downtown Manhattan World Trade Center Area

The 20-story Residence Inn is housed in a building that dates back to 1903, originally the home of small jewelry and financial businesses back when the area was Manhattan's Jewelry District. Inspired by the hotel's location (in what is now the Financial District) along with the historical clock set into the nearby sidewalk by William Barthmann Jewelers -- Residence Inn's decor is designed around the themes of time and money. There's hidden character and meaning behind each piece of artwork and design element, like the gears on the carpets representing those in a clock. The lobby includes a line of long wooden tables for guests to sit and work. There's also a collection of informal meeting areas and comfortable seating spots in the lounge next to the lobby. Ample outlets are provided and the space is pleasant and cheerful. The lounge decor features bookshelves and contemporary artwork, with free tea and coffee available all day. Residence Inn is suitable for both business and leisure travelers, along with anyone looking for the convenience of in-room kitchen facilities and extended-stay benefits.

Residence Inn has a prime location within the Financial District and close to several tourist sites. The surrounding area includes several restaurants, bars, cafes, and shops, though the area can get a bit quiet and empty at night. It's a four-minute walk to the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street, and a six-minute walk to The National September 11 Memorial & Museum and New York City Hall. The One World Observatory can be reached within eight minutes on foot. Brookfield Place is a nine-minute walk. Other nearby tourist sites include Battery Park (a nine-minute walk or six-minute drive), the Brooklyn Bridge (a 20-minute walk or 11-minute drive), the Empire State Building (a 16-minute drive), and Times Square (a 19-minute drive). The ferry dock for the Statue of Liberty is an eight-minute drive from the hotel. The Fulton Street subway station is only a minute away on foot, to connect to almost anywhere in Manhattan, Brooklyn, The Bronx, and Queens. It's a 34-minute cab drive or an hour-and a-half on public transport to JFK Airport.

The 242 studios and apartments at Residence Inn are modern and elegant, designed for both short and extended stays. The hotel's theme of time and money carries through into the guest rooms with custom-designed carpeting and artwork featuring gears and numbers. The color scheme is gray and white, with pops of orange in the carpets, leather chairs, ottomans, and wall murals. Rooms have either interior courtyard or city views. All come with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, tea- and- coffee-making facilities, desks, and free Wi-Fi. The 32-inch smart flat-screen TVs include entertainment services like Netflix, Hulu, and Crackle. Each room also features a full kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, dishwasher, and sink. Some of the rooms have electric stovetops. Little extras like coffee packets and dish towels are nice homey touches. Bathrooms feature walk-in showers and Paul Mitchell toiletries. Most of the rooms have lovely views of the city from large windows.

Features here are most attractive to business travelers. There's a free buffet breakfast with eggs, breakfast meats, cheeses, fruit, pastries, waffles, and yogurts. While there's no in-house restaurant, guests are able to order room service from The Malt House across the street and charge it to their room bill. Otherwise, there's also a small convenience store in the lobby with a selection of snacks, drinks, and frozen items for cooking in the rooms. The fitness center is open 24-hours and includes a modern selection of cardio and weight-training equipment, plus towels and a water dispenser. There's a business center with internet-connected computers and printing and faxing facilities. Up to two pets, 25 pounds or less, are allowed for an additional fee. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Additional features include concierge service, laundry and dry cleaning service, free tea and coffee in the lobby, and grocery shopping service for extended stay guests. Coin-operated laundry machines are a convenient perk.