Review Summary
Pros
- Chic, modern rooms with black-and-white decor and oak floors
- Sleek bathrooms with walk-in rainfall showers or shower/tub combos
- A rooftop bar with both indoor and outdoor space
- Parker & Quinn, an American bistro inspired by English pubs and Parisian wine bars
- Winnie's Jazz Club, named for the owner of a historic, Prohibition-era tea salon
- Historic building that was a former hat factory
- Cool industrial-chic design throughout
- Convenient location near Bryant Park and the Empire State Building
- Private event space for up to 50 people
- 24-hour room service
- Jazz happy hour
Cons
- Some noise complaints (common in NYC)
- Wait time for elevators can be a bit long
Bottom Line
This stylish urban boutique hotel in New York's Garment District is located in a historic building that was once a tea salon and hat factory. The property's past inspired its present industrial-chic design, and small details such as decorative milliner's tools pay homage to the building's former function. In the lobby, cool white stone and Gothic arches are contrasted against colorful contemporary art, while in the rooms, a minimalist black-and-white motif is warmed up by the oak hardwood floors. Features include a fitness center, a lobby bar (named for the historic tea salon's owner), Parker & Quinn bistro, and a cool rooftop bar. The location is within walking distance of popular sights such as the Empire State Building, Bryant Park, and Herald Square. Those who would prefer to be in a trendier neighborhood (and don’t mind being farther from popular Midtown sights) might also want to consider The James New York in Soho.