Wanderlust World Wanderlust World You'll find plenty of hotels in New York City's charming West Village and SOHO neighborhoods; you will sleep close to a wide variety of restaurants, bars and stores, all in close proximity to Lower Manhattan. Accommodation options range from luxurious to more affordable boutique hotels.
Every guestroom is the Soho Grand offers cable television, a two-line telephone, free Internet access and free local calls. You can ask for an iPod, bicycle or pet goldfish, all available as complimentary extras. Hotel amenities include a well-connected and knowledgeable concierge team, noon check-out, valet parking, doormen, 24-hour business and fitness centers, and room service. Many guests enjoy its on-premise salon, Grand Bar and Lounge.
Parents are well-provided for with Grand Babies, which provides room baby-proofing and baby gear. The hotel also offers the Grand Kids welcome package and Grand Pets program, which provides all the amenities a pet-owner will need while visiting the city with her cat or dog.
Soho Grand
310 West Broadway
New York, NY 10013
212-965-3000
sohogrand.com
Named for nearby Abingdon Square, this charming hotel is located in two 1850s Federal townhouses, yet it has modern amenities. Each room includes air-conditioning, cable television, a phone, an answering machine, robes, a private bathroom and a safe. The hotel also provides free wireless Internet for its guests. Each room is unique, with bright colors, artwork and furniture. The Ambassador Room, for example, has a king-sized bed, kitchenette and sofa bed. The Windsor Room looks like it is from a house in country England, while the Garden Room has views of the patio garden, so you can fall asleep to the sound of the fountain.
Abingdon Guest House
21 Eighth Ave.
New York, NY 10014
212-243-5384
abingdonguesthouse.com
The building housing this quirky Hudson River hotel was first built as a place for sailors to stay; it housed the Titanic's survivors for a time. Since then, the Jane has called musicians Hedwig and the Angry Inch and the Million Dollar Club as guests. Every room (called a "Cabin") has cable television, air conditioning, a telephone, a safe, and either a river view or terrace. You'll enjoy amenities, including free Internet access and bikes to use while in town.
The Jane
113 Jane Street
New York, NY 10014
212-924-6700
thejanenyc.com
This hip, artsy boutique hotel offers a number of different guest rooms and suites, all with high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows. Designed by Kit Kemp in an edgy, modern style, every room has wireless Internet, flat screen televisions and iPod players. The hotel has a gym, the Crosby Bar, a drawing room, event rooms and a terrace. A special feature is its Sunday Night Film Club, which is open to guests at the on-site cinema. You can also enjoy English Afternoon Tea all day in either the bar or drawing room.
Crosby Street Hotel
79 Crosby St.
New York, NY 10012
212-226-6400
firmdale.com
The Mercer is SoHo's premier luxury hotel, and the Mercer Kitchen is a renowned restaurant as well. Each of the 75 rooms and suites are loft spaces with interior design by Christian Liaigre. Each guestroom has huge bathrooms, free wireless internet and luxury amenities, such as premium bedding, high-definition televisions, 24-hour room service and free newspapers. The hotel offers a 24-hour food and beverage service in the lobby, concierge service, chauffeur-driven cars and limousines, valet, a packing and unpacking service, dog-walking, free passes to Soho Equinox, and video game consoles.
Mercer Hotel
147 Mercer St.
New York, NY 10012
212-966-6060
mercerhotel.com