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"Designed in 1966 for the National Maritime Union — hence its name and nautical theme — this is not a traditional hotel: all rooms face westward, looking over the Hudson through five-foot porthole windows. Rooms are compact but well-designed, with built-in furniture so that all the necessities easily fit into the space. The décor almost borders on kitsch, but is actually quite charming, with some suites sporting a shockingly comprehensive collection of National Geographic magazines." - Mark Fedeli