What People Are Saying About The Bowery Hotel
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One step inside transports guests into a world that manages to contrast starkly with the neighborhood's deteriorating facades and hypermodern new constructions. Nineteenth century luxury fills the sprawling lobby space, beckoning guests to relax on plush crushed velvet sofas and high backed armchairs in taupe and rich browns. The young, stylish public can slake their thirst at a bar on the mezzanine. Each room features a platform bed covered in 400-thread count sheets, 24-hour room service, a minibar, iPod stereos, DVD and CD players, and free wireless internet. Complimentary C.O. Bigelow…
03/10/09
Too cool for anybody --- don't waste your time.
by cabcdulty at Citysearch
I was born and bred in New York and never saw a place trying soo hard to be soo cool. We went on Saturday night (10 people) and tried to get in for drinks. The place was probably half filled and the bouncer, behind his velvet rope (shocker), turned us away. Will never try again, of course, who would? Just can't figure out what brainchild would turn away 10 people for drinks in an half filled bar, in this economy, to look what? cool? exclusive?
09/03/08
To cool for school
by nibbers at Citysearch
Flat out bad!! From the bellboy to the front desk I felt like I was competing for who was coolest and who could do the least. Nice design, style and appointments, but outside of that the staff is a joke, management an even bigger joke. Restaurant is about the same as the hotel. I don?t think our server could tell us what prosciutto is or what animal it even came from let alone explain anything on the menu. It was a good attempt to copy the likes of Balthazar, Otto restaurants where servers actually get taught what the food is!! They spent a whole lot of money making it look like an old Italian trattoria, which they did a pretty good job, unfortunately they forgot to add a staff and food to the restaurant. I would recommend sticking with the restaurants mentioned above and go to one of the hundred other high end hotels in the area (aka. Mercer Hotel, SohoGrand etc.) I would skip this one unless you want to feel like the staff is trying to prove how cool they are to you throughout your stay.
- Pros: Bed sheets
- Cons: Everything except the bed sheets
10/21/07
Excellent
by futurelo at Citysearch
A fantastic place for a date or whatever. A dopey staff BUT great management makes up for it. Shit*y bar but a great outdoor space. OPT for a room with a patio
- Pros: Great Views cool rooms
- Cons: Restaurant OK, bar kinda lame
The Details on The Bowery Hotel
Know Before You Go:
The marble bathrooms come with sunken tubs or roomy stall showers with rainfall showerheads. Be sure to request the option you prefer when making a reservation.
The Extras:
Copies of Time Out New York and New York Magazine are stocked in every room.
Save Money:
The front desk houses a library of DVDs that guests can rent free of charge.
Where to Sit:
Guests can lounge on a serene, private terrace in the back of the lobby, adjacent to the bar.
The Extras:
The hotel's hip restaurant, Gemma, provides an easy, chic dinner option just downstairs.
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Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Discover, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard, Travelers Check
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