Maritime Hotel

(212) 242-4300

88 9th Ave (Between 16th Street and 17th Street)
New York, NY 10011 40.7424 -74.004

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Neighborhoods: Chelsea, Midtown

Last updated 12.29.11

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Luxury Hotels, Hotels & Motels, Lodging

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American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard

Lodging Special Features:

Pet-Friendly

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What People Are Saying About Maritime Hotel

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Karen Hudes

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Originally designed as the headquarters of the National Maritime Union in 1966, this hotel turns its exterior portholes into five-foot windows for each of its 125 cabin-like rooms. The nautical theme applies thorughout, from the lush marine blue of the lobby carpet, to the couches' white piping and the teak room furnishings with custom latches. Rooms average 300 square feet, and have beds with custom Japanese fabric headboards and 300-thread-count sheets. The hotel also features the most outdoor space--10,000 square feet--than any other in the city.

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Know Before You Go:
Small dogs and cats (less than 15 pounds) are permitted with a $100 deposit; there are no roll-a-way beds, but cribs are complimentary.
The Extras:
Rooms have a snack selection and mini-bar (with cold sake), and are stocked with Bigelow toiletries. There's 24-hour room service, and a collection of 400 CDs and DVDs, which guests may borrow at no extra charge.
Look Good:
The hotel provides complimentary passes to the New York Sports Club a block away.
Know Before You Go:
On-premises are the luminous Matsuri sushi restaurant, Hiro lounge and La Bottega cafe and trattoria.
Fun Fact:
Small dogs and cats (less than 15 pounds) are permitted with a $100 deposit; there are no roll-a-way beds, but cribs are complimentary.
ambiance
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “Not only is the location great but the hotel is beautiful and the staff is so friendly and helpful!”
  2. “Great ambiance and personal service”
  3. “There is an automatic 20% service charge on the already overpriced drinks and the ambience and service are lousy.”
  4. “Food and nightlife were awesome, and the ambiance is great.”
  5. “The rooms are clean, roomy and comfortable.”
  6. “From the windows to the interior decoration you will not find a more unique hotel theme in NYC.”
drinks
50.0% positive
  1. “We waited another 15 minutes to get a drink and each of us were forced to order five beers a piece just so that we wouldn't have to sit in that line again.”
  2. “There is an automatic 20% service charge on the already overpriced drinks and the ambience and service are lousy.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “The bars are hopping, the food is delicious, and I want to come back soon to try the sushi place, too.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “The bars are hopping, the food is delicious, and I want to come back soon to try the sushi place, too.”
service
80.0% positive
  1. “From management to the maid service, staff were exceptionally helpful and polite - a pleasant surprise in NY for an out of town visitor.”
  2. “Great ambiance and personal service”
  3. “There is an automatic 20% service charge on the already overpriced drinks and the ambience and service are lousy.”
  4. “Not only is the location great but the hotel is beautiful and the staff is so friendly and helpful!”
  5. “All the staff was extremely nice and helpful.”
value
0.0% positive
  1. “There is an automatic 20% service charge on the already overpriced drinks and the ambience and service are lousy.”
wait time
75.0% positive
  1. “On long weekends in summer one of the few places you can find a big crowd outside even when other places r slow.”
  2. “We waited another 15 minutes to get a drink and each of us were forced to order five beers a piece just so that we wouldn't have to sit in that line again.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/21/09

Authenticity At Its Finest

by deazy86 at Citysearch

From the windows to the interior decoration you will not find a more unique hotel theme in NYC. The rooms are clean, roomy and comfortable. All the staff was extremely nice and helpful. Worth every dollar.

  • Pros: Ambience, Originality, Cleaningness
  • Cons: Book Ahead
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/19/08

FUN IN NYC

by sarah2709 at Citysearch

FUN TIME, GREAT SERVICE , NICE STAFF, THE BEST HOTEL THAT I HAVE BEEN TOO. YOU WILL LOVE IT. THE ROOMS ARE GREAT ON THE HIGH FLOORS

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/26/08

Great ambiance and personal service

by dpl21 at Citysearch

From management to the maid service, staff were exceptionally helpful and polite - a pleasant surprise in NY for an out of town visitor. Food and nightlife were awesome, and the ambiance is great. The maritime theme is a real departure from the surrounding city.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/19/06

Authentic Nautical Theme Hotel

by ritzgirl21 at Citysearch

I really felt like I was on a cruise ship during my stay at the Maritime. The entire staff donned nautical duds, and in true cruise ship fashion, the hotel room was as small as a ship's cabin. Besides feeling a little clastrophobic, I was fine. Luckily, I didn't get seasick and only stayed one night. But the social scene at the hotel is bustling. The bars are hopping, the food is delicious, and I want to come back soon to try the sushi place, too.

  • Pros: Staff sends me x-mas cards
  • Cons: Small quarters
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/20/05

Awesome

by crosstownaz at Citysearch

I recommended this place to a friend of mine coming into town. He had one of the best stays ever in this cute little hotel. I went over to visit him and was shocked at how friendly and kind the staff was. I go to La Bottega all the time, but had never seen the rooms until this past weekend. They are so cute - the most unique rooms I'd ever seen in Manhattan. The design throughout the entire place is so tight. I wouldn't change a thing. I will definitely recommend this hotel to other friends and family.

  • Pros: friendly staff, room design, great price

The Details on Maritime Hotel

Place Categories:

  • helpful staff
  • comfortable rooms
  • beautiful hotel
  • best experience
  • great personal service
  • great ambiance
  • delicious food
  • lousy service
  • big crowd
  • very good spot
  • already overpriced drinks
  • order beers
  • good singles scene
  • slow other places
  • best stays
  • not more unique hotel theme
  • recommended place
  • lousy ambience
  • awesome nightlife
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