Iconic City Hotels of the World

Crosby Street Hotel, SoHo, NYC British boutique makes a playful splash on NYC Iconic City Hotels of the World T his whimsical boutique hotel is a triumph of Britcool in the Big Apple, representing a first outing for the trend setting UK chain in the USA. The word is out and New York is waking up to a more colourful world, all handpicked by co-owner Kit Kemp. Each of the rooms is individually designed, with fun patterns and colours, big warehouse style windows, and a cosy, residential feel. The location is also right on the money, smack in the heart of the action in uber-cool SoHo. Situated on a quiet cobbled street in the heart of the vibrant neighbourhood. there are 86 bedrooms and suites over 11 floors. With a salute to the nearby neighbourhood of Tribeca and its famous annual festival the hotel also features a 99-seat cinema Cosy cushions provide a place to relax by the floor-to-ceiling windows in the colourful, bright rooms. Design is playful and rooms are filled with sunlight. The high floors have windows with views over the rooftops of SoHo, and those rooms are particularly special for this reason. Luxurious bathrooms in marble and granite have glass walk-in showers--upgrade for a deep soaking tub. Seriously, this place is relaxing. The Meadow Suite has a private terrace for guests seeking outdoor space. Whilst the hotel does not feature a destination restaurant this is totally understandable as the culinary draw lies in the neighbourhood. Beat the crowds to Balthazar (2-minute walk). This French brasserie is popular all-day long, and is a place to rub elbows with New Yorkers over an early morning coffee and pastry. Pizzas, meat, and fish are all prepared in a wood-fired oven at Pasquale Jones (4-minute walk), an Italian restaurant that has earned a reputation for its wine list. For an affordable meal in an often expensive neighborhood, order a range of tacos at Tacombi Fonda Nolita (6-minute walk). Back at the hotel the Crosby Bar, with oak floors and a long, pewter bar, has a fun cocktail programme and outdoor garden. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and cocktails are all served.