The New York EDITION

The New York EDITION

"How did it strike you on arrival?Understated, elegant, and reminiscent of a private club, the Edition isn't really a hipster hangout, nor is it an opulent, tricked-out palace. It expertly straddles the line of cool and sophisticated, with a predominately whitewashed interior accented with hits of warm mahogany and creams. The effect is a feeling of private exclusivity. Nice. What’s the crowd like?There are a lot of business travelers, given its convenient location to all parts of Manhattan. But they're the kinds of business travelers who care about their surroundings and who value great design, food, and amenities. Most importantly: Tell us about your room.Some might easily find the rooms here too plain—there's no color except varying shades of creams and brown—but others will appreciate the restful simplicity of the white wood floors and little touches like the soft, faux-fur bed throw. And there's nothing to distract the eye from the city views out the window. We’re craving some deep, restorative sleep. They got us?Bed could hardly have been better. How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies. Any of that worth a mention?If we had a U-Haul with us, we'd take the massive, beautiful walnut headboard against the bed. Plus, that bottle of Hudson Whiskey in the minibar. Please tell us the bathroom won’t let us down.We can honestly say that one of the best showers we've ever taken was in the bathroom at the Edition. Why? A big, powerful rain shower head and awesome smelling Le Labo bath products. We all need Wi-Fi, so what’s the word on that?Fast, free Wi-Fi throughout. Anything stand out about other services and features?Make time to play a game of billiards in the game room at the Clocktower, the hotel's contemporary British restaurant from chef Jason Atherton. What was most memorable—or heartbreaking—about your stay?Strolls in Madison Park before relaxing for the rest of the night at the impeccably-designed guest rooms makes for a perfect New York night. Bottom line: worth it, and why?The Edition is a couple hundred dollars less than the luxury mainstays you'd find further uptown, but it's just as comfortable and (depending on your taste) even better and feels more contemporary. And right next to one of New York City's best parks, to boot."