Sleek cutting-edge design
Situated in East Village/ Lower Manhattan this luxury hotel is perfectly located for visiting the historic Greenwich Village. Shopping and dining is plentiful at nearby Chinatown and Little Italy. The New Museum of Contemporary Art is close by. Ferries run from the nearby docks to Ellis Island and Liberty Island where the Statue of Liberty can be toured. Other New York sights including the open space of Central Park, the Empire State Building and Grand Central Terminal can easily be accessed by subway or taxi.
This 21-storey glass tower houses one of the most hip luxury hotels in New York. Winner of the Best Hotel in NYC by the London Times, and favourably reviewed by Condé Nast, the floor-to-ceiling windows in every room of the Hotel on Rivington give guests the very best views of Manhattan, the higher up the better. Upgrade to a balcony for the very best views of this vibrant city.
Created by a team of cutting-edge designers, the bold modern design of this luxury hotel fits perfectly into the bohemian art district of Lower East Side New York. The soaring lobby is light, bright and makes a great first impression. The hotel’s restaurant located here takes advantage of the 21–foot high glass atrium. ‘Thor’ offers a diverse menu of bistro classics which earned the restaurant Time Out’s ‘Best New Hotel Restaurant’ Award and glowing reviews in the New York Times. Thor’s Bar is an action-packed venue which hums with social activity and happy laughter from breakfast through lunch and dinner to the late night DJ club. The eclectically stylish 105 Riv lounge bar with its 70s era seating and horseshoe shaped bar is definitely the place to be seen.
The guest rooms of this minimalist designed luxury hotel all have glass-walled bathrooms with steam showers, heated flooring and innovative Japanese soaking bathtubs. Designed by Paris based interior designer, India Mahdavi, the rooms are elegant and sensuous, yet simple with the added touch of unadulterated luxury in the velvet chairs and frette linens. With WiFi internet access, MP3 docking stations and Tempur-Pedic mattresses, every amenity is provided to ensure a perfect stay. To complete this full service luxury hotel, guests can enjoy a fully equipped fitness centre, a business centre and parking.
For those who are seeking a hip hotel with great rooms and cutting edge décor, this luxury hotel in New York’s Lower East Side offers a great experience.
The duplex Penthouse (on special request) - expensive with stunning views of Manhattan.
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