By Lars Tramilton
SoHo is a Manhattan neighborhood in
New York City. The name is derived from the words "South" and "
Houston" from the term "south of Houston Street." It is a fashionable area of New York City that is known for its many art galleries, artists' studios and trendy boutiques. It is also commonly referred to as the Cast-Iron District due to its plentiful cast-iron architectural buildings. There are many fine hotels located in SoHo.
Soho Grand Hotel
The Soho Grand Hotel is a luxurious boutique accommodation located on West Broadway. The decor of the hotel is chic and sleek, and there are many modern amenities available at the hotel. Some of the conveniences include flat screen television, digital cable, iPod, high-speed wireless Internet access, pet goldfish (upon request), fully stocked gourmet honor bar, DVD player, security safe, Frette robe, blow dryer, and amenities from Malin + Goetz.
Soho Grand Hotel
310 W. Broadway
New York, New York 10013
(212) 965-3000
www.sohogrand.com
The Mercer Hotel
The Mercer Hotel is a modern hotel that has a central Soho location. It is a luxury accommodation that consists of 75 guest rooms within a Romanesque Revival landmark structure. There are a lot of features and amenities offered by The Mercer, such as round-the-clock room service, laundry, dry cleaning and shoe shine services, free dog walking service, 24-hour concierge, free newspaper delivery every morning, and free daily passes to the gym just around the corner (Equinox).
The Mercer Hotel
147 Mercer St.
New York, New York 10012
(212) 966-6060
www.mercerhotel.com
60 Thompson
60 Thompson is a stylish luxury hotel that is in the center of Soho. The hotel is comprised of 100 spacious guest rooms, and has been in existence since 2001. The decor of the hotel is minimalistic and sophisticated. Some of the amenities offered by 60 Thompson include Kiehl's toiletries, mini bar, 24-hour concierge service, rooftop lounge, full service restaurant, extensive exercise center, iPod docking station and bar.
60 Thompson
60 Thompson St.
New York, New York 10012
(877) 431-0400
www.60thompson.com
Hotel Gansevoort
The Hotel Gansevoort is a trendy luxury hotel in Soho. It offers panoramic views over the Hudson River and New York City. The hotel consists of 187 traditional guest rooms and 23 guest suites. There are many conveniences available at the hotel, such as a rooftop heated swimming pool, rooftop lounge and bar, outdoor/indoor bar and restaurant, free wireless high-speed Internet access, wellness spa (4,300 square feet in total), meeting/event space, free business facility and beauty salon.
Hotel Gansevoort
18 9th Ave.
New York, New York 10014
(212) 206-6700
www.hotelgansevoort.com
About the Author:
Lars Tramilton has been writing professionally since 2007. His work has appeared in a variety of online publications, including CareerWorkstation. Tramilton received a bachelor's degree with a focus on elementary education from Kean University.
