The Bowery Hotel
Old New York bohemian. Dark carved wood paneling, velvet couches, exotic palm trees, a roaring lobby fireplace. Vanity Fair called it 'Luxurious, oh-so-cool, and quirky, like old New York itself.' The clientele skews creative and media types in their 30s and 40s — and the occasional rockstar who appreciates that the Ramones and Patti Smith once haunted this very street.
Ask for a corner room — south-facing rooms get Freedom Tower views, north-facing get the Empire State Building from your bed
Why It Matters
One of the hotels that genuinely transformed the Bowery neighborhood, the hotel earned its reputation not through marketing but through an unusually committed design ethos. Every piece of furniture, every rug, every fixture is considered. The lobby bar is a real downtown scene — not a hotel afterthought. And Gemma, the Italian trattoria downstairs, is a neighborhood fixture that locals actually book on its own merit.
The Bowery Hotel sits at the intersection of NoHo, East Village, and NoLita, a part of Manhattan that was synonymous with skid row until this hotel opened and changed the neighborhood's trajectory. Built from scratch by nightlife veterans Sean MacPherson and Eric Goode (also behind The Jane, The Ludlow, and Hotel Chelsea), it's designed to feel like an imaginary prewar Manhattan apartment building — all 135 rooms with Oushak rugs, iron-framed factory windows, and marble bathrooms dressed in antique brass fixtures. Rates run $800 to $1,000+ per night, but the lobby alone is worth a visit.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Bowery King
Same footprint as the Queen, but with a king bed and a seating area. Still compact at 250 sq ft, but the large windows and thoughtful design make them feel bigger than the square footage suggests. A solid choice if the budget matters but you still want the full Bowery experience.
KingBowery Queen
The entry-level room, but don't let that put you off. You get a queen bed, marble ensuite with rainfall shower, floor-to-ceiling factory windows, Oushak rug over hardwood floors, and C.O. Bigelow bath amenities. At 250 sq ft it's tight by most standards — but this is Manhattan.
Queen
One Bedroom Terrace Suite
500-600 sq ft with a private terrace — a serious upgrade. The bathroom has a marble soaking tub that opens directly onto the outdoor terrace. Room 705 is a particular favorite for guests in the know. Great for a celebratory stay or if you simply want to have a morning coffee outdoors above the Bowery.
King
Penthouse Suite
A corner one-bedroom suite on an upper floor with expansive downtown views. The corner positioning means windows on two walls — the kind of vantage point on lower Manhattan that most hotels charge considerably more for. Furnished in the same old-New York style as the rest of the hotel, but with the added drama of the skyline.
KingPenthouse Terrace Suite
The top-of-house option — a 14th floor one-bedroom suite with a 650 sq ft private terrace. That's a lot of outdoor space by any standard, let alone in Manhattan. The views are unobstructed. This is the suite for special occasions, proposals, and people who want to throw a small party on their own private rooftop.
King
Studio Suite
At 400-450 sq ft, the Studio Suite is the first room where you'll genuinely feel spacious. Open-plan layout with a king bed and a proper seating area. Marble bathroom with rainfall shower. Still no separate bedroom, but the square footage gives you room to breathe — and space to actually unpack.
KingSuperior King
A step up in size — 300 sq ft with a king bed and rainfall shower. These are on floors 3-6 only and must be booked by calling the hotel directly. The extra 50 sq ft over the standard King makes a noticeable difference in livability. North-facing rooms on higher floors can deliver Empire State Building views from the bed.
KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel offers complimentary bikes to guests — a genuinely useful perk given the downtown location. Cycling to SoHo, the West Village, or along the waterfront is very doable from here.
The hotel has assembled a custom guide for the surrounding neighborhoods covering restaurants, bars, shopping, galleries, museums, theaters, music venues, and fitness spots. The concierge team can also arrange tours, theater tickets, and reservations.
Each room is equipped with a DVD/CD player and access to the hotel's DVD library — a pleasantly analog touch in an era of streaming.
A separate event and gathering space with 13-foot wood-beamed ceilings, salvaged brick walls, Moroccan tiled floors, antique tapestries, a glazed fireplace, and a large outdoor terrace. Used for concerts, private parties, film screenings, and brand events.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The hotel has an outdoor terrace area accessible to guests, separate from the private terraces in suite rooms.
A working fireplace in the lobby — a genuine focal point of the bar and lounge area, especially in winter.
Very fast, complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel and in all guest rooms.
Complimentary laptops and iPads available from the front desk upon request.
Babysitting available for an additional surcharge. Cribs available free of charge for all room sizes.
Full 24-hour room service from Gemma's kitchen.
Complimentary New York Times or New York Post delivered to the room daily.
On-site dry cleaning and laundry services available.
Round-the-clock concierge desk for reservations, local recommendations, and logistics.
Nightly turndown service included for all rooms.
Terry shawl robes provided in all rooms.
Rooms are stocked with luxury bath products from C.O. Bigelow, the historic Greenwich Village apothecary.
All rooms feature marble bathrooms with antique brass fixtures, rainfall showerheads, and plush towels. Many rooms have deep soaking tubs.
Down comforters and pillows in all rooms; hypoallergenic versions available on request.
iHome docking station and charger in all rooms.
High-definition plasma flat-screen TV with DVD/CD player in all rooms.
Pets allowed on request; food and water bowls provided. No extra charge per most sources, though confirmation recommended at booking.
The Bowery Hotel does not have a pool — indoor or outdoor.
Valet parking available at additional cost. No on-site parking lot. Off-site parking also accessible nearby.
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