The history of New York City is intrinsically tied to that of the Hudson River. Since the 1600s, the river has served as a center of transportation and trade. The Hudson played significant roles in the region's Revolutionary history and as the inspiration for the 19th century Hudson River School of painters. Several hotels are set on or near the banks of this historic river in some of the hippest New York City neighborhoods, the Meatpacking District and the West Village.
The Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC Hotel is in Manhattan's Meatpacking District, one block from the river. The hotel offers 187 rooms and 23 suites; west-facing rooms offer views of the Hudson River. Room amenities include featherbeds and down pillows, LCD televisions with DVD players, stocked bars and premium linens. Guests can swim in the heated rooftop pool, open year-round, relax in the mind-body spa or dine at Tanuki Tavern, which serves sushi and sashimi. Cocktails are served at the Plunge Rooftop Bar and Lounge and the Carte Blanche indoor---outdoor bar and cafe.
Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC Hotel
18 Ninth Ave.
New York, NY 10014
212-206-6700
hotelgansevoort.com
The Jane Hotel is located in the West Village across the street from the Hudson River Park, which features jogging and biking trails. The hotel is within walking distance of the Soho, Chelsea and Union Square neighborhoods. Choose between rooms with private or communal bathrooms. Rooms include flat-screen televisions, DVD players, iPod docks, telephones with voicemail, free Wireless Internet access and rain showers. All rooms have terraces overlooking the river. Borrow the hotel's bicycles and take a ride along the river. Dine at the on-site Café Gitane, which serves French and Moroccan-inspired cuisine.
The Jane Hotel
113 Jane St.
New York, NY 10014
212-924-6705
thejanenyc.com
The Standard New York is a block from the river. The hotel's 337 rooms offer floor-to-ceiling windows with river and city views, premium bedding, oversized tubs and showers, stocked mini-bars and free wireless Internet access. Dine at the Standard Grill, serving American Bistro-style cuisine from 7 a.m. until 4 a.m. or order 24-hour room service. Cocktails and live music are available at the Living Room lounge, or you can grab a beer and some German pub fare at the Biergarten. Browse the art exhibits, fashion and accessories at the Standard Shop.
The Standard New York
848 Washington St.
New York, NY 10014
212-645-4646
standardhotels.com
