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Tucked on a narrow, cobbled street moments from heaving lower Broadway and SoHo shopping, yet worlds away, this is a proverbial ‘hidden gem’.
It’s an arty, luxury hotel that oozes personality and attentiveness, with precious open-air spaces within, sprinklings of contemporary art pieces and vibrant décor to refresh tired schleppers. Rooms focus on sumptuous furniture and colourful details that make them simultaneously comfortable and invigorating, with views over the low-rise, post-industrial downtown architecture.
It’s close to the action, yet secluded from all the crazy, and walking distance to New York’s funkiest neighbourhoods, and many top attractions.
Cobbled, quaint Crosby Street nurtures little treats – a locally-treasured independent bookshop, the off-site MoMa Design Store on the corner – and stays quiet until it bursts onto the main traffic-choked Houston Street thoroughfare.
SoHo’s shopping, strolling and bar-hopping is steps away, while the funkiest neighbourhoods are all a short walk.
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Bucket list experiences our writer says you must do in this destination, closest first
New York, United States of America (USA)[1.8 miles]
The poignant ‘Ground Zero’ memorial to the victims of the September 11 2001 terrorist attacks – built upon the ruined foundations of the former twin towers – plus a museum dedicated to recounting the day’s tragic events.
Best for ages: 10+ | Free
New York, United States of America (USA)[1.9 miles]
A superb, 30-minute (each way) scenic walk across a historic bridge to trendy Brooklyn, offering up killer views of the Manhattan skyline the whole way. Grab top-notch pizza and/or ice-cream halfway.
Best for ages: 4+ | Free | 90 minutes
New York, United States of America (USA)[2 miles]
Great value 1-3 hour sightseeing cruises around Manhattan, offering the chance to appreciate the city skyline and its key landmarks – including the Statue of Liberty – from the relative tranquillity of the Hudson River.
Best for ages: 4+ | £25 | 1-3 hours
New York, United States of America (USA)[2.8 miles]
Uber-cool park built on an elevated, disused railway track that manages to combine terrific design, gritty urban architecture and river views.
Best for ages: 4+ | Free | 30 minutes
Other worthwhile experiences in this destination if you have the time or the interest, closest first
New York, United States of America (USA)[0.8 miles]
History buffs should stop by this fascinating museum, a small row of old immigrant tenement houses preserved intact from the late 19th/early 20th century that showcases what life was like for the immigrants who first arrived in the city. http://tenement.org.
Best for ages: 13+ | £25
New York, United States of America (USA)[0.8 miles]
“I’ll have what she’s having,” is the famous line from the When Harry Met Salley movie scene set in this ancient palace of pastrami that’s been slicing and serving top-notch cured meat since 1888.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free
New York, United States of America (USA)[2.7 miles]
A feast of hundreds of private art galleries, packed into one enclave on the west of Manhattan, showcasing an eclectic mix of contemporary and modern art.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
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New York, United States of America (USA)
The ‘city that never sleeps’ is a 24/7 thrill of soaring skyscrapers, jaw-dropping architecture, dynamic culture and world-class art, dining and performing arts scenes.
