Greenwich Village is a district in Manhattan that was once the art and fashion epicenter of New York City. West Greenwich Village, also called the West Village, is bound by the Hudson River to the West, 7th street to the East, Houston Street to the South and 14th Street to the North. In the West Village, travelers will find a number of stylish and unique hotels awaiting them.
Named for nearby Abingdon Square, Abingdon Guest house is situated in two renovated 1850s townhouse buildings, offering guests modern comfort and amenities with historic charm and a cozy, residential feel. There are nine distinct rooms, decorated with such features as bold colors, exposed brick and period artwork. All rooms are well-furnished and equipped with air conditioning, wireless internet, in-room safe, phone with free local calls, cable TV, bathrobe, hairdryer and ironing board. Some rooms have an en-suite kitchen and luxury bathrooms. All rooms are smoke-free and offer daily maid service. For nearby dining, The Brewbar Cafe is located on-premises, offering continental breakfasts and light lunches; however, no meals are included with stay at the Abingdon. No pets are allowed.
Abingdon Guest House
21 Eighth Avenue
New York, New York 10014
212-243-5384
abingdonguesthouse.com
Adjacent to the Hudson river and located right by the Chelsea and Meatpacking districts, The Jane is a stylish budget hotel with some 200 rooms designed to imitate cabins of an early 1900s ocean liner or locomotive. Built in 1908, the location housed the survivors of the Titanic. Although they have only 50 square feet of space, the rooms are cheap (around $100 per night as of Sept. 2010) and equipped with amenities such as flat screen TV, DVD player, free wireless internet and in-room safe. There are standard and bunk-bed options; communal bathrooms are located at the end of each hall. For a more spacious accommodation, Captain's Cabins feature 250 square feet of space along with a private luxury bathroom and full, king or queen beds. Additional hotel amenities include on-site cafe, ballroom, parking across the street and a 24-hour desk with multi-lingual staff.
The Jane
113 Jane Street
New York, NY 10014
212-924-6700
thejanenyc.com
The Standard, New York is a West Village hotel right on the border with the Meatpacking District, situated in one of the area's tallest buildings and offering sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline as well as of New Jersey and the Hudson River. This chic hotel consists of small but cleverly designed rooms with hip, modern decor and furnishings. Guest rooms and suites include plasma screen TVs, free wireless internet, 300-thread count linens, seating areas, floor-to-ceiling windows and luxury bath products; peek-a-boo showers add a voyeuristic appeal.
The Standard Grill is an on-site, upscale restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails. There is also a bar and lounge in the lobby as well as an outdoor Biergarten, serving German fare and draft beers. Additional hotel amenities include 24-hour gym with yoga classes, valet parking and room service.
The Standard, New York
848 Washington Street
New York, NY 10014
212-645-4646
standardhotels.com/new-york-city
