The viable accommodation options in the city are all small and expensive, but within that general description you've got a range of choices from hyper-luxe to indulgently individual.
Soho House
A branch of the British club, the Soho treats guests as club members for the duration of their stay, with privileges and access most locals can only daydream about ... more
The Bowery Hotel
The first and only high-design hotel on this one-time skid row is designed for revelry and attracts an interesting (and young) crowd of hipsters and Bowery early adopters ... more
Hudson Hotel
Starck whimsy is on display from the moment you enter the Hudson, designed to remind one of university. Standard rooms are tiny, but there are office or gym suites ... more
The Gramercy Park Hotel
Eclectic and bohemian, with livable rooms and an art collection straight out of MoMA. Guests get keys to Gramercy Park itself, the only private park in Manhattan ... more
Hotel on Rivington
Located in one of Manhattan's last wild neighbourhoods, its suprisingly luxurious rooms have extraordinary views. SoHo's shops and restaurants are within easy reach ... more
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