I asked the front desk agent if I could leave my bag there while I went off to a cafe, but she quickly checked her computer and confirmed that she had a room available for me despite the early hour. check-in), not expecting a room that early since I don't even have status with IHG Rewards. It started off well – I arrived around 11 a.m. Three factors contributed to my checking out of the hotel a mere 15 minutes after arrival. Here's why I checked out of the Hotel Indigo Lower East Side after just 15 minutes.įor more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter. I was excited to finally stay here on this visit, but what I experienced from the moment I walked in shocked me. The neighborhood has so much charm, it's near all of my favorite places to eat and close enough to a subway station to make my way around the city easily. The IHG-affiliated Hotel Indigo, in particular, is on historic Orchard Street (Note: The hotel's address is on Ludlow, but the entrance is on Orchard). Both hotels are located in neighborhoods I love. I was there for a week and decided to spend my time between two hotels: Moxy NYC East Village and the Hotel Indigo Lower East Side. Two weeks ago, I was in New York, enjoying a post-vaccine vacation. Purple rooftop lounge where a pool, lounge, and bar await.Editor's note: After publication, the manager of the hotel reached out to The Points Guy. And when you’re ready for an al fresco view of Manhattan, head one floor up to the Mr. Purple cafe, just steps from the seating area. Pressed juices from Liqueteria and pastries from the Melt Bakery can be had at the Mr. His custom creation for the hotel features a map of the neighborhood with oversized polaroid snaps of the eccentric personalities who inhabited the LES.īeyond the views and the art, the Hotel Indigo lobby offers free WiFi and plenty of charging stations as well as a communal table for working. In front of the elevator bank, there’s more seating in the form of elongated, two-toned, leather banquettes that are flanked by several high-backed orange chairs with funky steel arms.Īfter taking in the views, guests can take in the ceiling mural by famous LES graffiti artist Lee Quiñones. In short, you’ll really want to spend some time here, even if you aren’t spending the night.Īnchored by a trio of columns that give it a loft-like feel, the lobby has giant floor-to-ceiling windows that wrap around nearly the entire room, giving unobstructed views of Brooklyn all the way up to the Empire State Building.Ī pair of oversized red L-shaped couches, each paired with stacked coffee tables and vintage-inspired reading lights, make for comfortable perches to take in the skyline. Now, the 14th floor sky lobby at the just-opened Hotel Indigo on New York City’s Lower East Side (rates averaging $250 per night) has elevated the hotel lobby experience even further, combining modern comforts with ebullient artwork, and stunning views of Manhattan. Thanks to their upscale bar offerings and generous seating areas, these hotels have become the go-to spots in their cities for meetings, meet-up, and even, meet-cutes. The Ace New York and the London Edition are two notable hotels that have put a premium on socializing in the lobby. From perfunctory places to check-in and check-out to happening hangouts where guests can eat, drink, and mingle. Hotel lobbies have come a long way in recent years.
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