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Towering above the grimy storefronts and tenement buildings of the Lower East Side, the Hotel on Rivington gambles on an unlikely location and extracts what will be, for a certain subset of travelers to New York, a weighty payoff. This is one of Manhattan’s last wild neighborhoods, and won’t appeal much to the luxury-goods travelers who stay along the fringes of Central Park, or the business travelers who pack the midtown hotels — but for the younger set with culture-industry business in the downtown arts districts, it offers a set of unique charms.
It’s an incongruous sight, this sleek glass tower sprouting above its low-slung brick neighbors, but you can’t argue with the results — the views from the rooms, even on the middling floors, are extraordinary, taking in the Financial District, the downtown bridges, even the midtown towers, depending on your room’s orientation. And the rooms themselves are surprisingly luxurious, with flat-screen televisions, CD stereo systems and access to a carefully curated DVD library, along with low-tech charms like Frette linens and robes and, in many rooms, private terraces from which to take in the jaw-dropping views.
In-room spa services are available, though they’re very nearly rendered superfluous by the stunning Bisazza-tiled bathrooms, complete with deep Japanese-style soaking tubs and Paul Labrecque bath products. The Thor restaurant, designed by Marcel Wanders, seats guests in low leather banquettes beneath futuristic floral-print wallpaper and a 21-foot glass ceiling, offering odd views up the fire escapes of the surrounding tenements. A strange sight, but a reminder that the Hotel on Rivington will live or die by its unique location. The shops and restaurants of Soho are within easy reach, and the Lower East Side has its share of attractions, including truly gritty dive bars, hipster hangouts and music venues, as well as a new crop of more upmarket nightspots.
the bed, the shower, the tub, the view. continental breakfast, the location, the upgrade.
I Disliked
when laying in bed, you can hear EVERYTHING that is happening in the bathroom next door. EVERYTHING is too much. When I mentioned it to the man who helped me with my check out, he reacted like it was new news, and not a big deal.
Location and views are breathtaking
Contemporary uncluttered
I Disliked
Having been before we thought it hadn't done anything to improve / maintain its quality.
Breakfast choices were slightly more limited on 18 months ago and the coffee was tepid. Tea was terrible - but then it is in most places in New York!
The hotel is in a fantastic gritty neighborhood, filled with hipsters and alphabet city fashonistas. I was upgraded to a mini suite with a cute little parlor and a bathroom built for 5. The double shower was awesome and evoked memories of a high school shower room with not only a view, but designer amenities. Closet space was ample and more than anyone would really need. A great mini bar with full size bottles and upscale treats. The binoculars were a tongue-in-cheek touch given the exhibitionist nature of this glass tower.
I Disliked
Not much...they could mark the elevator with a "lobby" sign, as it was not intuitive to go to level 2 to check in. Not a hotel for the "average" tourist traveler to NYC. If you don't care much about the neighbors checking out your shower activities ask for a room on the upper floors. The lower east side location is fantastic for restaurants and clubs, but may not be suitable for those seeking a more generic NY experience. Times Square it aint! (thank god.)
The King Size room was very spacious for a NYC hotel.
I Disliked
Did not like the tempura mattress. Woke up with a backache.
One elevator was not working for our entire stay.
No television screens in the workout area.
Breakfast which was included in the room was barely passable. Most days we opted out of it.
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