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The Standard, East Village
25 Cooper Square, New York City, NY, USA
Neighborhood: Manhattan - East Village
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For some time now the East Village has suffered from a certain imbalance — plenty of places to dine and drink, but nowhere to stay. It’s a situation that’s found some resolution in recent years, as a building boom in Manhattan’s south-eastern quadrant has made space for a new wave of modern boutique hotels, some of them, like the newly christened Standard, East Village, situated in gleaming modern high-rises.
It’s hard to miss the towering curves and angles of the Standard, surrounded as it is by a relatively low-rise district. And from inside the rooms it makes for unique perspectives on the East Village rooftops as well as the downtown bridges and classic uptown skyscrapers. Windows are floor-to-ceiling, and the in-room amenities are pure luxury-boutique: iPod stereos, Blu-ray DVD players, mosaic-tile bathrooms and three different bathrobes to choose from. All this and warmth too — the modern furnishings are set off against charmingly retro wood paneling and bookshelves stocked with handsome leather volumes.
The other half of a New York boutique-hotel package is the nightlife — though this, it’s been said, will be a somewhat more restrained affair than the to-the-wall excess of its cousin in the Meatpacking District. The restaurant/bar is a fine start, an indoor-outdoor venue that somehow feels both like a well-kept secret and like a part of the neighborhood. And the location places you within striking distance of most of the best of lower Manhattan — check out one of the Standard’s loaner bikes and see for yourself.
Please note: From September 17th, 2012 through late summer 2013, The Standard, East Village will be reconfiguring its ground floor and working on a new restaurant. Public space on the ground floor will be limited. The hotel will be offering a complimentary continental breakfast for all guests in the Penthouse on the 21st floor, which offers stunning views of the Manhattan skyline. Additionally, 24-hour room service will be available. After breakfast service, the hotel's 2nd floor sitting room (mezzanine) and terrace will be available for use as a living room and will be serving a select menu and cocktails from 11:00 AM to midnight.
- Complimentary upgrade upon hotel check-in, based upon availability
- *Tablet Plus benefits cannot be combined with the "Mastercard Rate"
- Complimentary appetizer in hotel Bar/Restaurant (members must ask for this in restaurant - vouchers will not be provided)
- 1 complimentary pass (per day, per person) to New York Health & Racquet Club (a value of approximately $25 per pass, inquire at check-in for passes)
- Bottle of wine in-room
- 146 Rooms
- Style: Modern Design
- Atmosphere: Lively
- 152 Guest Reviews
- The Standard, East Village
- 25 Cooper Square
- New York City, NY, USA
- Neighborhood: Manhattan - East Village
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bar
- Central air conditioning
- Free wi-fi
- Library
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Self service parking (charges apply)
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152 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Michael
- Stayed October 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Staff were exceptional. Very modern aesthetic and excellent quality of bed linens and reading material! Fabulous location, too. Pity the lobby was undergoing renovations; the hotel compensated guests for this inconvenience with a fantastic complimentary breakfast on the 21st floor. This marquee space, featuring a wrap-around outdoor deck with incredible views of Manhattan and Brooklyn, often plays host to special events.
What the hotel could do better:
While we had a wonderful stay and will likely choose the hotel again, they were slow to repair a broken bedside lamp (actually never was repaired). As well, the soap dish in the shower collects water and when I removed it to drain it, there was a thick ring of mould around the perimeter. Not at all the standard of cleanliness I would have expected from The Standard.
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- Angus
- Stayed September 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Great location, very friendly staff. Nice bar, nice little garden for breakfast. The bikes are a nice touch.
What the hotel could do better:
The decor downstairs in the restaurant areas is a little bland. It's fine, but lacks wow wow factor.
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- H.Semin
- Stayed November 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Rooms
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
