This hotel had a lot of really great things: -quiet, under the radar location, but close to amazing restaurants, shops, the river and walkable to soho, etc -friendly staff -wonderful green outdoor private courtyard for guests only -dark, moody, cozy common areas -zen subterranean pool, spa, steam room, relaxation area -original art by DeNiro Sr. -excellent food and drinks -large, fully equipped gym with cool vibes -we did not partake in the spa due to lack of time, but it looked top-notch and smelled of divinely scented incense -great plumbing fixtures, tile and water pressure in the baths -the sheets -down stuffed upholstery and hand knotted rugs on wood floors in the rooms What I struggled with was the fact that the room decor was underwhelming to put it mildly. I wish that the vibe from the lounge, courtyard and common spaces had been carried into the rooms (which are by no means inexpensive). Design is key for me when picking a hotel. Yes, cozy is always a must, but it also needs to be sexy, luxurious and a little unexpected...you know, something we wouldn't find at home....or in this case, in my great grandma's abode. My advice, for what it is worth (btw, I am an interior designer): 1. Ditch the wood bed for obvious aesthetic reasons, but also because I stubbed my toe on it numerous times. 2. Add art! The walls are bland and boring. 3. Channel the downstairs vibes upstairs. 4. Add a bigger mirror that doesn't look like it came from Ikea. 5. Wallcovering always goes a long way, but this one falls flat. 5. Ceiling fixtures are probably intentionally small to be quirky, but the result is sad. 6. The ceiling could benefit from a wood treatment or wallcovering. 7. Fix stuck doors and toilets that don't flush properly. One more thing...the noise on floor 2 is tough for good sleep. Original floors are beautiful, but creaky. The restaurant noise below is audible. Despite everything, I had a great time and would like to return if I could get my husband to come back...I'll take the under on that.
