Hotel Guide: Greenwich Village, New York

So you've found yourself in the ever famous Greenwich Village, New York? Well, this town is situated within the very posh SoHo district of New York City. This "village" is home to some of the greatest art galleries and colleges around. As well as being located to the most popular attractions, it is also considered to some to be the design capital of the world. Seeing that all of the latest styles in home decoration, clothing, art, as well as lifestyle comes from this district. So, it is of no surprise that this little district has some of the most elaborate and beautiful hotels that New York City has to offer. Well, I have done much research and have reviewed the top three hotel that Greenwich Village has to offer its visitors. I think that you are going to be surprised at what you are going to find.

The first hotel in which I reviewed is the Soho Grand Hotel. This solid-four-star-hotel is a very nice mix of both new "industrial chic," and the old New York glamour. This hotel was inspired by its own surroundings, the 19th century buildings full of ornate cast-iron facades and industrial interior. This is ever present in the hotel's two-level lobby, which is anchored by massive, red-brick, sculpted columns. When guests enter this building on street-level they must walk up a grand staircase which links the entry level to the second level. Some of the various amenities this hotel offers its guests includes a business center, which contains four computers - all of which offer high-speed Internet access for a surcharge - there is also complimentary wireless Internet access available in all public areas of this hotel. Need to stay in shape? The Soho Grand Hotel offers a complimentary 24-hour fitness center, which contains cardio machines, weight machines, and free weights. This hotel has 363 guestrooms, all with large windows, in its 17-story building. Some of the various in-room amenities this hotel offers its guests includes wireless Internet access, which is available for a surcharge, plasma televisions, Bose Wave CD player/radios, and a CD library, which includes CD's of artists who have stayed in the hotel. The hotel lends its guests complimentary iPods and Bose SoundDock systems for guests enjoyment. All guests have a choice of their daily newspaper - they can choose either the New York Times, London Times, USA Today, or the Wall Street Journal - best of all, it's all complimentary. And to top off this amazing hotel, each floor has a complimentary self-service espresso/coffee/tea/cocoa bar.

The second hotel in which I reviewed is the Tribeca Grand Hotel. This solid-four-star-hotel offers its guests artistic minimalism in a very trendsetting neighborhood. This hotel first opened in 2000, and has attracted both celebrities is families since then - it has also become a social center for area residents. This hotel is home to one of the most unique lounges in New York City - The Church Lounge - this lounge is a sky lighted atrium with one wall illuminated by the glow of 80 candles refracting through glass lenses. Some of the amenities this hotel offers its guests includes a business center, which contains computers with high-speed Internet access for a surcharge, as well as complimentary wireless Internet access throughout all public spaces. There is a complimentary 24-hour fitness center which contains free weights, weight machines, and cardio machines. There is also a full-service health club two blocks down from the Tribeca Grand Hotel, and guests get discounted access to it. This hotel has 203 guestrooms all are outfitted by the hotel theme - minimalist design. Some of the various in-room amenities include built-in desks, two-line cordless telephones, fax/copy machines, wireless Internet access, which is available for a surcharge, Bose Wave CD players, which comes with a CD library.

And the last hotel in which I reviewed is the Minetta Street Suites. This two-and-a-half-star hotel is located on a quite, tree-lined street in the West Village, however, this hotel is only two miles from the Empire State Building. Some of the various amenities this hotel offers its guests includes mainly its location, it is situated on a secluded street in Greenwich Village Historical District, which is only one miles away from New York University. If you are wanting to get a residential feel of New York, than this hotel is the perfect one for you - the no hassle way of a staying at a hotel. This five-story hoel has 20 guestrooms. All guestrooms have oak floors, cable televisoin and cordless telephones with voice mail. However, there are special check-in procedures. When guests arrive, they must check in at The Artrium, which is a half-mile away from the hotel at 160 Bleecker Street, the doorman with have the guests' keys.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Minetta Street Suites
9 Minetta Street
Manhattan, NY 10014

Tribecca Grand Hotel
2 Avenue Of The Americas
New York, NY 10013

Soho Grad Hotel
310 West Broadway
New York, NY 10013