The Gershwin Hotel has a lot of promise. It came under new management in 2013 and began a top-to-bottom makeover (slated to end sometime in 2014) that will turn the hotel from a basic, affordable option into a stylish boutique. Charming Beaux Arts design accents point to the hotel’s rich history, and clean rooms have flat-screen TVs, Frette linens, and C.O. Bigelow toiletries. The amenities and overall ambiance will improve after renovations are complete. tag:revisit 7/1/2014
The Gershwin Hotel has a lot of promise. It came under new management in 2013 and began a top-to-bottom makeover (slated to end sometime in 2014) that will turn the hotel from a basic, affordable option into a stylish boutique. Charming Beaux Arts design accents point to the hotel’s rich history, and clean rooms have flat-screen TVs, Frette linens, and C.O. Bigelow toiletries. The amenities and overall ambiance will improve after renovations are complete. tag:revisit 7/1/2014
The 138-room Hotel Chandler is a charming boutique in a convenient location in the Flatiron District, within walking distance of the Empire State Building and Penn Station. Contemporary rooms feature solid amenities, including Frette linens, Molton Brown toiletries, and iPod docks. The restaurant, Juni, serves American cuisine from a Michelin-starred chef in an airy and sophisticated setting. There is also a great on-site bar and a lounge serving free coffee and tea throughout the day. Many guests can be seen relaxing in the library off the lobby, which comes complete with a fireplace and another television. Overall, this is a solid upscale option, but it is worth comparing rates with the nearby Roger New York or Eventi.
The 138-room Hotel Chandler is a charming boutique in a convenient location in the Flatiron District, within walking distance of the Empire State Building and Penn Station. Contemporary rooms feature solid amenities, including Frette linens, Molton Brown toiletries, and iPod docks. The restaurant, Juni, serves American cuisine from a Michelin-starred chef in an airy and sophisticated setting. There is also a great on-site bar and a lounge serving free coffee and tea throughout the day. Many guests can be seen relaxing in the library off the lobby, which comes complete with a fireplace and another television. Overall, this is a solid upscale option, but it is worth comparing rates with the nearby Roger New York or Eventi.
The Hotel Verite's website proclaims it's "absolutely the best boutique hotel" in Manhattan, but that's a bit of a stretch. The 19-room, mid-range property has a swanky contemporary lobby and shares space with a popular Korean restaurant, but its guest rooms lack the stylish modern decor found at nearby, similarly priced boutique hotels. Storage is an issue, and some rooms have skylights but no windows. Verite's location is ideal for tourists who like to explore, shop, and dine at some of Manhattan's best spots. The hotel is within walking distance to key hubs -- Gramercy, Union Square, and Madison Square Park -- and close to subway lines that serve the east and west sides of the city. It may be worth comparing rates at Carvi Hotel for access to its rooftop terrace, but it doesn't have a restaurant.
The Hotel Verite's website proclaims it's "absolutely the best boutique hotel" in Manhattan, but that's a bit of a stretch. The 19-room, mid-range property has a swanky contemporary lobby and shares space with a popular Korean restaurant, but its guest rooms lack the stylish modern decor found at nearby, similarly priced boutique hotels. Storage is an issue, and some rooms have skylights but no windows. Verite's location is ideal for tourists who like to explore, shop, and dine at some of Manhattan's best spots. The hotel is within walking distance to key hubs -- Gramercy, Union Square, and Madison Square Park -- and close to subway lines that serve the east and west sides of the city. It may be worth comparing rates at Carvi Hotel for access to its rooftop terrace, but it doesn't have a restaurant.