The Bowery Hotel
Hotel · East Village ·
Vintage guestrooms, lobby bar, Italian restaurant, outdoor lounge
Vintage guestrooms, lobby bar, Italian restaurant, outdoor lounge
"Walking into the lobby at The Bowery feels like stepping back into a Gothic version of the nineteenth century—or, at least, a movie set from someone with a gothic vision. Dimly lit and oozing atmosphere, it's a world of crimson velvet, dark leather and wood, threadbare Oriental rugs, and oil paintings. The effect is transportive to another time, but somehow still rooted in downtown NYC. The view from one of the upper floors is something you'll never get tired of, and is worth the splurge. The Bowery's in-house restaurant, Gemma, is a solid choice on warm evenings—grab an outdoor table and get ready for some of the best people-watching in NYC. After dinner, few places are better for a glass of red than the lobby lounge (its fireplace makes the atmosphere even better)." - Jessica Sulima
"Since opening its doors in 2007, The Bowery Lobby at the Bowery Hotel has remained one of the trendiest places to grab drinks in downtown NYC. Complete with wood-paneled walls, spacious leather armchairs, and a variety of quirky antiques (and taxidermy) scattered about, this dimly lit space offers specialty cocktails, wine, beer, and an excellent selection of whisky. Frequented by hotel guests, celebrities, and locals alike, the bar makes for an excellent date night location, as well as a great place to catch up with friends, especially during cooler weather months, when the bar’s fireplace is alive and thriving. Added bonus: The Bowery Lobby also offers an extensive list of aperitivi and digestivi, and with regards to pricing, the bar’s signature cocktails all clock in under $20 a pop—a steal, with regards to other NYC-based hotel bar offerings." - CNT Editors
"After a long day of chasing supernaturals, tucking in by the crackling lobby fire here is the perfect wind-down." - Nicole Kliest
"One of the first chic and sleek hotels to fling open its doors on the once-derelict, now-fashionable Bowery, this 12-story, 135-room hotel features a comfy couch-and-antique strewn lobby with an enormous fireplace that invites guests to linger — plus a quasi-hidden bar for a quiet cocktail. Rooms are bedecked with Persian rugs, hardwood floors, and soft king-size beds. The in-house restaurant, Gemma, serves up rustic Italian fare." - David Farley
"Usher’s swagger requires a place as stylish and storied as he is. The Bowery Hotel, with its velvet-draped, vintage-inspired interiors, is the perfect blend of luxe and grit—just like Usher’s enduring influence in both music and fashion. It’s a space where the rhythm of the city never sleeps, and with a buzzing nightlife scene to match, it’s the ideal retreat for the man whose sound is as timeless as the hotel’s old-school cool." - Ty Gaskins