Henry Norman Hotel

The Best Hotels in New York's Hidden Corners

"In Greenpoint, just far enough from Williamsburg to escape the kiss of fatal trendiness, I keep returning to this down‑to‑earth spot whose unofficial catchphrase is “This is worth an Uber.” Along with its sister hotel, the Box House, it’s part of the only hotel group operating in the neighborhood, and the stained‑glass motif and large, differently shaped rooms—refrigerators and desks included—make it a favorite for long stays and for parents visiting their early‑20s kids scattered around the borough. There’s no restaurant, but the third‑floor terrace, guest laundry, and a fitness center with a dry sauna and steam showers more than make up for it." - Mitchell Friedman