New York’s Lower East Side is the last
place you’d expect to find a luxury boutique
hotel. (And the hipsters who haunt
this grungy, no-frills ‘hood are probably
less than thrilled about one opening here.)
But this hotel blends in to the landscape
quietly, offering a contemporary space with
respect for good design and an appreciation
for creature comforts. Rooms are streamlined,
with minimalist furnishings, sleek
flatscreen TVs, Japanese soaking tubs and
floor-to-ceiling windows with views of
Manhattan’s skyline. Thor restaurant serves
breakfast, lunch and dinner, while the onsite
Annie O. boutique stocks everything from
toothbrushes to Lucite jewelry.
Hotel on Rivington Amenities:
• 110 rooms. Pets accepted. Complimentary continental breakfast. Check-in 3 pm, check-out Noon. High-speed Internet access, wireless Internet access. Restaurant, bar. Fitness room. Airport transportation available. Business center. Credit cards accepted.