A stylish overhaul of an old building by people who understand what makes a great boutique hotel.
Photo: Mr C Hotels
Overall Rating |  | A stylish overhaul of an old building by people who understand what makes a great boutique hotel. A welcome addition to lower Manhattan and the Seaport district. |
Rooms | | Large rooms, large comfortable beds, good workspace and a moderately comfortable sofa. My only gripe is my room had a weird two window configuration - too high and too low for any view. Check the room carefully as it should be great view. |
Beds |  | Large and comfortable in that reassuring American hotel bed sort of way. |
Food & Beverage | | Beautiful restaurant and bar along with a rooftop bar that the weather wasn't kind enough for (next time). Lively, mixed crowd at the bar and a very good experience in the restaurant. I've had better hotel breakfasts but a minor quibble. |
Cleanliness | | The very new renovation helps but everything was reassuringly spotless. |
Service | | A genuinely warm and friendly welcome when I arrived set the scene for great service all through my stay. They actually seemed pleased I was staying there (not always the case in NYC). |
Location | | For a business trip the Seaport district is the perfect mix of proximity to the office with the opportunity to enjoy NY. Not a bad option for a leisure trip as well. This area continues to improve with some great bar and restaurant options. The post-hurricane Sandy redevelopment is finally dividends. |
Amenities | | Carefully thought through amenities in the room including wine glasses and a wine knife which is always a winner. I really hate the table-top ironing boards however when I have to iron a week's worth of work shirts. |
Description Accuracy | | Overall, what was described and the hotel website's pictures were accurate. Just check the windows in the room you have booked. |
Extras | | The roof-top bar is always a winner in NY when the weather is nice. |
Overall value | | When I booked the hotel was slightly more than some other options however the overall quality and experience made it worthwhile. Increasingly there is a some solid competition in the area however. |
Would I stay again? |  | Yes. I've spent more than 15 years looking for a go-to option in Lower Manhattan and never quite found it. Not sure if this is it yet but will definitely be back for another try. |
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