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Inspired blend of industrial chic, Old New York glamour

Location

Greenwich Village/Soho/Tribeca (New York)
New York's trendiest neighborhoods are favorites of the hip and sophisticated of all ages, who are drawn by the art galleries and unique shopping. Many of the city's best restaurants and liveliest nightspots are here. The historic townhouses of Greenwich Village and the cast-iron architecture in SoHo and Tribeca make for eye-pleasing strolls.

230 W 54th St
New York, NY 10019
USA

General information

What to expect: The hotel draws its inspiration from SoHo itself, where 19th-century industrial buildings with ornate cast-iron facades are now home to galleries, theaters, restaurants, and shops. The Old New York atmosphere begins with the two-level lobby anchored by massive, red-brick sculpted columns. Linking the entry level to the second level is a grand staircase suspended by cables and paved with bottle glass. (Bottle-glass disks were used in the early 1900s to light dwellings below street level and can still be seen around SoHo today.) The hotel is favored by the fashion and entertainment industry, with a guest roster that includes Kevin Spacey, Spike Lee, k.d. lang, and Naomi Campbell.

Amenity highlights: Adjoining the lobby on the second level, the lounge offers a dramatic setting for people watching, intimate tête-à-têtes, or viewing the streetscape below. Sixteen-foot-high windows are softened with muslin sheers and 900-pound velvet curtains. The ceiling is fashioned of handmade mercury mirror glass embedded with chicken wire. Seating areas feature oversized sofas, tall palms, and hand-painted tables with legs shaped like elephant tusks. Upholstery spans the centuries with a mix of 1800s William Morris patterns and modern textiles.

Insider tip: Right outside the West Broadway entrance stands a 17th-century French stone basin, used these days as a “dog bar.” It's a favored watering hole for pooches from the neighborhood and from the hotel to meet, greet, and quench their thirst.

Property amenities

Opened in 1996, this hotel blends the opulence of gas-lit New York with the artistic sensibility of today's SoHo neighborhood. Galleries, shops, and historic cast-iron buildings are within a block or two. Commissioned works by SoHo artists are displayed throughout the hotel's public spaces and guestrooms. Guests can dine in the opulent Grand Bar & Lounge or in the art-adorned Gallery restaurant.

Pets are not only permitted at the Soho Grand, they are embraced. Pet pampering is taken to an entirely new level with perks such as in-room dining, toys, full-body pillows, grooming brushes, and even doggie toothbrushes and toothpaste. The hotel works with carefully selected animal-care providers for services including dog walking and pet sitting. Guests can also borrow an ebony or orange goldfish for companionship—and, if desired, can take their new pal home in a plastic carrier.

Concierge services	Fitness equipment
Use of nearby fitness center	Room service (24 hours)
Bar/lounge	Restaurant(s) in hotel
Parking (valet)	Limo or Town Car service available
Banquet facilities	Conference room(s)
Audio-visual equipment	Cell phone rental
Photocopy machines	Secretarial services
Business services	Fax machine
Internet access in public areas	Wake-up calls
24-hour front desk	Porter/bellhop
Express check-in/check-out	Doorman/doorwoman
Security guard	Safe-deposit box - front desk
Multilingual staff	Currency exchange
Dry cleaning service	Turndown service
Shoe shine	Air-conditioned public areas
Rollaway beds	Cribs available
Wheelchair accessible

Policies

Extra person charges may apply depending on hotel policy.
Cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.

• Pets accepted
• Check-in time is 3 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Dining

Dining is available in the Gallery and in the Grand Bar & Lounge. The venues share the same selection of New American Classics, with an emphasis on New England fare. “Cocktail tiers” provide a choice of three items served on tiers and designed for sharing. Small plates and full dinners are also available. Highlights include Maple Barbecued Quail, Yukon Gold Potato Dumplings, Steamed Lobster with Cornbread, and Baked Brie Stuffed with Truffles. Dessert choices include Lemon Baked Alaska and the hotel's creative take on S'mores: chocolate-dipped homemade graham crackers with brûléed meringue. Teas, cocktails, wines, ports, cognacs, and single-malt scotches are also served.

The Gallery - This high-ceilinged dining room displays a rotating art collection. Antique mirrors accent saffron walls. Seating at traditional tables and on velvet couches. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, plus Sunday brunch. Outdoor dining is available during the warmer months.

Grand Bar & Lounge - Stylish, alluring room with tall windows, copper-topped tables, and amber lighting. Apothecary jars stand on shelves behind the bar, and a 19th-century operating-room lamp hangs overhead. The adjacent lounge features oversized sofas, a wall of 16-foot-high windows, and hand-painted tables with legs shaped like elephant tusks. DJs entertain most nights.

Recreation

The hotel's 24-hour fitness room opens to an outdoor terrace with teak patio furniture and neighborhood views. Bicycles are available for complimentary use during warmer months. The hotel also offers passes to a health club three blocks away. Accessible four blocks from the hotel, the Hudson River Promenade begins at Battery Park and stretches all the way up to Harlem. It's a popular choice for waterside walks and runs.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

Running track/path	Aerobics
Bicycle rentals	Hiking/biking trails

Rooms

This 17-story hotel has 369 guestrooms with views of the neighborhood and beyond. Dressed in a palette of grays and coffee tones, the rooms feature decor inspired by the Arts & Crafts Movement. Beds with chocolate-colored leather headboards are covered with Italian Frette linens, silk spreads, and cozy fleece throws. End tables topped with marble mosaic mimic potter's stands, while large desks are modeled after drafting tables. Minibars resemble antique campaign chests. In-room entertainment centers feature a TV, videocassette player, CD player, and library of CDs, including those of artists who have stayed in the hotel. Walls display a rotating collection of black-and-white photos (available for purchase). Rooms also include high-speed Internet access (fee) and choice of complimentary New York Times, London Times, USA Today, or Wall Street Journal.

Bathrooms recall Old New York with subway-style ceramic wall tiles, grey and white hexagonal floor tiles, pedestal sinks, and face cloths tucked into old-fashioned shaving mugs. Dual lights, made of hand-blown glass bell jars, serve as a reminder of the era when electricity was starting to replace gas and wary consumers continued to use both. Bath products are by Blisslabs and Privé.

Room amenities

High-speed Internet connection	Cable/satellite TV
Pay movies	VCR
CD player	Cassette player
Hypo-allergenic bedding available	Premium bedding
Climate control	Soundproofed rooms
Complimentary newspaper	Air conditioning
Multi-line phone	Modem Internet access
Voice mail	Mini/honor bar
Coffee/tea maker	Maid service
Extra towels, linens, bedding	Designer toiletries
Bathrobes	Hair dryer
In-room safe	Desk
Clock radio	Iron/ironing board (on request)
Wheelchair accessible	Non-smoking rooms
Smoking rooms

Superior Queen
One queen bed with leather headboard, Italian Frette linens, silk spread, fleece throw. Floors 3-17. 225 square feet. Decor inspired by Arts & Crafts Movement, with end table resembling potter’s stand, desk in style of drafting table. Entertainment center with CD player, TV, videocassette player. Bathroom recalls Old New York with subway-style wall tiles, hexagonal floor tiles, pedestal sink, shaving mug. Blisslabs and Privé toiletries, Egyptian cotton towels. High-speed Internet access (fee).

Grand King
One king bed with leather headboard, Italian Frette linens, silk spread, fleece throw. Uptown or downtown views. Floors 4-17, away from elevators. 250 square feet. Decor inspired by Arts & Crafts Movement, with end table resembling potter’s stand, desk in style of drafting table. Entertainment center with CD player, TV, videocassette player. Bathroom recalls Old New York with subway-style wall tiles, hexagonal floor tiles, pedestal sink, shaving mug. Blisslabs and Privé toiletries, Egyptian cotton towels. High-speed Internet access (fee).

Executive King
One king bed with leather headboard, Italian Frette linens, silk spread, fleece throw. Faces west, with views of sunset, Hudson Square neighborhood. Fourth floor and up. 275 square feet. Decor inspired by Arts & Crafts Movement, with end table resembling potter’s stand, desk in style of drafting table. Entertainment center with CD player, TV, videocassette player. Bathroom recalls Old New York with subway-style wall tiles, hexagonal floor tiles, pedestal sink, shaving mug. Blisslabs and Privé toiletries, Egyptian cotton towels. High-speed Internet access (fee).

Corner King
One king bed with leather headboard, Italian Frette linens, silk spread, fleece throw. Corner room with large picture windows framing views in two directions. Floors 4-17. 275 square feet. Decor inspired by Arts & Crafts Movement, with end table resembling potter’s stand, desk in style of drafting table. Entertainment center with CD player, TV, videocassette player. Bathroom recalls Old New York with subway-style wall tiles, hexagonal floor tiles, pedestal sink, shaving mug. Blisslabs and Privé toiletries, Egyptian cotton towels. High-speed Internet access (fee).

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