New York hotel recs?

[Guest Justin7402]

Planning a weekend trip for later in the summer, last few times I went I've stayed in Jersey and taken the ferry over in the mornings which is fine in the morning but makes getting home a pain late at night, anyone have any recommendations for good hotels near the nightlife/shopping areas? 

[Luv2play]

45 minutes ago, Justin7402 said:

Planning a weekend trip for later in the summer, last few times I went I've stayed in Jersey and taken the ferry over in the mornings which is fine in the morning but makes getting home a pain late at night, anyone have any recommendations for good hotels near the nightlife/shopping areas? 

I will be interested in the recs as much has changed since the pandemic. I stayed in the Roosevelt in midtown in 2019 a few months before the closedown and now I understand it has permanently shuttered. I liked it a lot. Perfect for taking escorts to and even overnights. Nice breakfasts in the morning. In rooms I only require a king-sized bed, not much else. I'm easy to please.

[CuriousByNature]

Would be interested too... hoping to travel down when it's safer.

[+ WilliamM]

4 minutes ago, CuriousByNature said:

Would be interested too... hoping to travel down when it's safer.

Incentra Village, a very nice gay hotel in the West Village.  I have seen actors walking around in the neighborhood, like Julia Roberts and many cast members of "The Sopranos.

[Luv2play]

7 hours ago, WilliamM said:

Incentra Village, a very nice gay hotel in the West Village.  I have seen actors walking around in the neighborhood, like Julia Roberts and many cast members of "The Sopranos.

I used to like staying in gay hotels in NY, LA and SF in the day. Now I prefer regular large hotels.
 

If in a place like PS, Key West or Provincetown, I have and would still stay in a gay establishment.

[CuriousByNature]

4 hours ago, Luv2play said:

I used to like staying in gay hotels in NY, LA and SF in the day. Now I prefer regular large hotels.
 

If in a place like PS, Key West or Provincetown, I have and would still stay in a gay establishment.

What regular hotels would you recommend in NY, LA and SF? I'm fine with a regular hotel for sure.

[+ BenjaminNicholas]

Depending on your price point, you want Hell's Kitchen or Soho. 

Lower East Side would also be fun. 

[hornytwells]

I would recommend 60 Soho (formerly 60 Thompson street) where I have been staying  on frequent trips this summer

[Luv2play]

2 hours ago, hornytwells said:

I would recommend 60 Soho (formerly 60 Thompson street) where I have been staying  on frequent trips this summer

What kind of a hotel is that? I have fond memories of Thompson St. from the 70's/80's when I slept with a dancer who lived there. He gave me an autographed book of modern dance, which I still have. He went on to found his own dance company.

[Luv2play]

1 minute ago, Luv2play said:

What kind of a hotel is that? I have fond memories of Thompson St. from the 70's/80's when I slept with a dancer who lived there. He gave me an autographed book of modern dance, which I still have. He went on to found his own dance company.

I believe he danced for Lars Lubovitch at that time.

[Luv2play]

I checked out 60 Soho and not sure I would stay there. Read about 50 reviews and while many were happy, some of the negative ones involved noise till 3am from thumping music and a young crowd. Some critical of room standards which should not be the case when nightly rates are around $400 excluding taxes.

[+ WilliamM]

7 hours ago, hornytwells said:

I would recommend 60 Soho (formerly 60 Thompson street) where I have been staying  on frequent trips this summer

I stayed there when it was 60 Thompson. Great hotel.

[+ jrhoutex]

I've stayed at Sixty Soho in 2018-2019 on several trips to NYC.  I liked the location and reasonable walking distance to the subway.  I liked the neighborhood and number of restaurants in the immediate area.  Rates were from $250-350 range at that time.  My last NYC trip I moved to a sister property - Sixty Lower East Side (Sixty LES)(https://www.sixtyhotels.com/destinations/new-york-city/sixty-les) as they had lower rates.  One thing about Sixty LES is the bedding is very low to the floor.  They have platform bedding that is very low and can be a little challenging getting out of bed.

The Sixty Soho has a restaurant (Leased to a third party) on the first floor and a private rooftop bar.  The rooftop bar (leased to a third party) was active but I didn't hear any noise during my visits.  I'd stay at Sixty Soho if I got a good rate, otherwise, I'd look elsewhere.  

Edited June 22, 2021 by jrhoutex
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[+ Lucky]

On 6/20/2021 at 5:54 PM, Luv2play said:

I will be interested in the recs as much has changed since the pandemic. I stayed in the Roosevelt in midtown in 2019 a few months before the closedown and now I understand it has permanently shuttered. I liked it a lot. Perfect for taking escorts to and even overnights. Nice breakfasts in the morning. In rooms I only require a king-sized bed, not much else. I'm easy to please.

The Roosevelt was one of the worst hotels I have stayed in.

I like the Westin Times Square, but am booked at Springhill Suites on Fifth Avenue for my fall trip. Prices are high.

Edited June 22, 2021 by Lucky

[cany10011]

On 6/20/2021 at 8:54 PM, Luv2play said:

I will be interested in the recs as much has changed since the pandemic. I stayed in the Roosevelt in midtown in 2019 a few months before the closedown and now I understand it has permanently shuttered. I liked it a lot. Perfect for taking escorts to and even overnights. Nice breakfasts in the morning. In rooms I only require a king-sized bed, not much else. I'm easy to please.

Plus, the little Roosevelt Teddy Bear was so cute!

[+ BenjaminNicholas]

I'm a fan of all of the Firmdale Group hotels.

Of the two in Manhattan, The Crosby Street is, for me, a perfect location and a beautiful property.

https://www.firmdalehotels.com/hotels/new-york/crosby-street-hotel/

[cany10011]

Asking about hotels is like asking about restaurants.... so many choices and neighbohoods. Although I live here, I have visited or stayed in many for "work". Not sure of the specific vibe or neighborhood you are looking for.  Some I like and recommend to friends (i'm sure there are many I am not including):

Park Hyatt- if someone else is paying

Mandarin Oriental - if someone else is paying

Andaz - if someone else is paying

Hotel Giraffe -so cute and adorable

Williamsburg Hotel -for something different

Gramercy Park Hotel - love this place. Did a staycation here before the pandemic. 

Marriott Courtyard in Chelsea - surprisingly good value but tiny rooms

Club Quarters Hotel- the World Trade Center is the only one Ive been to and they are totally functional and clean...though a little bit far from transportation 

 

 

 

 

 

[cany10011]

1 minute ago, Benjamin_Nicholas said:

I'm a fan of all of the Firmdale Group hotels.

Of the two in Manhattan, The Crosby Street is, for me, a perfect location and a beautiful property.

https://www.firmdalehotels.com/hotels/new-york/crosby-street-hotel/

Thanks for this suggestion. I've never been. The Botero sculpture looks awesome. 

[Guest Justin7402]

Thanks for all the great suggestions, I feel like I'm going to have to plan multiple trips just to see some of these places now haha

[+ BenjaminNicholas]

3 minutes ago, cany10011 said:

Thanks for this suggestion. I've never been. The Botero sculpture looks awesome. 

It's as whimsical as the hotel itself, no?  I like that.

 

Now, if we're talking a money-is-no-object stay, I'd recommend looking into Aman NYC when it opens later this year.

I've never had less than a perfect stay at every Aman property I've been to.

https://www.aman.com/hotels/aman-new-york

Edited June 22, 2021 by Benjamin_Nicholas
cadence

[cany10011]

On 6/20/2021 at 8:04 PM, Justin7402 said:

Planning a weekend trip for later in the summer, last few times I went I've stayed in Jersey and taken the ferry over in the mornings which is fine in the morning but makes getting home a pain late at night, anyone have any recommendations for good hotels near the nightlife/shopping areas? 

The ferry from Jersey City looks quite convenient and there is a Hyatt that looks nice. Probably worth it if you don't mind taking uber late at night.. i hear the PATH train is very convenient. 

[cany10011]

1 minute ago, Benjamin_Nicholas said:

It's as whimsical as the hotel itself, no?  I like that.

 

Now, if we're talking a money-is-no-object stay, I'd recommend looking into Aman NYC when it opens later this year.

I've never had less than a perfect stay at every Aman property I've been to.

https://www.aman.com/hotels/aman-new-york

Wow... those residences  I never thought I'd like living in a high high rise... but i may make an exception. 

[Luv2play]

2 hours ago, Lucky said:

The Roosevelt was one of the worst hotels I have stayed in.

I like the Westin Times Square, but am booked at Springhill Suites on Fifth Avenue for my fall trip. Prices are high.

Why was that? The room I had had no view but with the amenities, which included a Lucas Entertainment pornstar to sleep with me for 2 of the three nights, I really didn’t need for anything else. 😆 

[+ Lucky]

44 minutes ago, Luv2play said:

Why was that? The room I had had no view but with the amenities, which included a Lucas Entertainment pornstar to sleep with me for 2 of the three nights, I really didn’t need for anything else. 😆 

Dark, tiny room, unfriendly staff, slow housekeeping and if I remember correctly, a long walk to the elevator. No pornstar!

[Luv2play]

3 hours ago, Lucky said:

Dark, tiny room, unfriendly staff, slow housekeeping and if I remember correctly, a long walk to the elevator. No pornstar!

It doesn’t really matter now as it’s closed as I understand. But I found the front desk staff to be very helpful and friendly, the housekeeping kept me in lots of fresh towels (needed as I had a three some one night) and yes the walk to the elevators was longish as I was at the end of one of the wings.

Small room and dark but only spent mostly the dark hours there. I loved the public rooms, including the lobby/lounge, the bar which was lively every 5 o’clock ( mid-week) and the breakfast room which had great food. Also had on site convenience store for little extras. The guests were also a nice class of people, many foreigners with their families. Side note; South American children are very well behaved.

And the location was great if you like mid-town. I would go back it it was still open.