11 Howard
Looking like it came straight out of a magazine spread, 11 Howard combines minimalist Scandinavian interiors with the elegance of the Soho district in which it is located.
Designed by the famed Space Copenhagen and Anda Andrei Design, the 221-room boutique hotel boasts natural materials – so that it’ll look better as the hotel ages – 12-foot ceilings, oversized windows and panoramic views of the Big Apple.
Check it out at 11 Howard Street, and on www.designhotels.com.
Public New York Hotel
As the winner of Mr & Mrs Smith’s 2018 Coolest Creative Hub award, Public is a must-visit when you’re in New York. Even if you’re not staying in one of its 367 rooms. Great views from the floor-to-ceiling windows, a lobby boutique selling hard-to-find objects, an in-house florist, a nightclub and a screening room. Do you even need to leave the hotel?
Two things you should know: You can pick up your food from the dining shelf located on each floor (no tray charges or disruptive room service), and there’s no concierge here; Public staff will check you in on their iPads and show you around.
Check it out at 215 Chrystie Street, and on www.mrandmrssmith.com.
Roxy Hotel
Roxy Hotel is where the Roaring Twenties is always in full swing. The 201-room hotel features a retro cinema-esque facade, vinyl record players in selected rooms, the quintessential underground jazz club, and staff in period clothing.
Complementing its Art Deco interiors is a theatre, which seats 118 and runs independent films and 35mm cult classics.The uniforms of the well-dressed waiters at Paul’s Cocktail Lounge were designed by actress Chloe Sevigny, who is the sister of lounge owner Paul. Located in Tribeca, Roxy Hotel is a block away from Broadway.
Check it out at 2 Avenue of the Americas, and on www.mrandmrssmith.com.
The Standard High Line
It’s all about the views here at The Standard. Standing on stilts above a public park, the futuristic building accommodates 338 rooms, and overlooks the Hudson River. With more windows than walls, the minimalist and modern rooms are dressed in neutral hues, with deep orange and tambour wood accents.
According to travel site Mr & Mrs Smith, the views get better the higher you go, so be strategic. The Standard Rooms give you views of the Statue of Liberty, while rooms ending in .25 will wow you with the Manhattan skyline.
Check it out at 848 Washington Street, and on www.mrandmrssmith.com.