New World Hotel

About New World Hotel

New World Hotel suits travelers who want a plain, straightforward base in Chinatown and plan to spend most of the day out in the city. The Bowery address keeps the Lower East Side, SoHo and the Financial District within walking range for confident walkers, and the subway is close by for longer trips. Solo travelers, couples and small groups who treat the room as a place to sleep and leave luggage get the most from it, and the luggage room helps on arrival and departure days.

New World Hotel is a 1-star hotel, so the stay is simple in character: a room for the night and a location that puts downtown Manhattan outside the door. The booking supplier gives it a guest score of 2.0 out of 5 from 797 reviews, a figure worth reading up on before booking. It suits short stays and travelers who are out from morning to night. Confirm the room type, the bed setup and any extra charges with the property before you commit.

Rooms and listed facilities

The facilities listed by the supplier cover the practical basics. Internet access and wifi keep couples and business travelers in touch, a cot is listed for families with a baby, and the luggage room helps early arrivals and late departures. The property is listed as wheelchair accessible and has car parking, useful if you drive into Manhattan. Newspapers are listed among the facilities. Confirm with New World Hotel which items must be requested in advance, including the cot and the parking space, before you travel.

The setting

New World Hotel stands at 101 Bowery, in Chinatown, downtown Manhattan. The Bowery runs north from Chatham Square toward Cooper Square, with the Lower East Side to the east and SoHo to the west. Distances below are straight-line. The 9/11 Memorial is about 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away, Penn Station about 2.3 miles (3.7 km), Grand Central Terminal and the observation decks about 2.6 miles (4.2 km), Times Square about 2.9 miles (4.6 km) and Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street about 3.5 miles (5.6 km).

Location and neighborhood

Chinatown and Two Bridges work well for families who prefer short hops to long days. The streets are flat, so a stroller rolls easily, though the sidewalks along Mott Street and the Manhattan Bridge approach fill up at weekends. Columbus Park gives children space to run between stops, and the bridge towers overhead make a simple landmark for the walk back. Everything sits close together: market streets, open space and the East River waterfront are within a few blocks of New World Hotel, which keeps tired legs and nap times manageable.

Two Bridges takes its name from the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges, and the blocks between them are quieter than the market streets, with schools and low apartment buildings. Families tend to plan around the morning and late afternoon: the middle of the day is the busiest, and the side streets south of East Broadway settle down after dark. A short walk east brings the East River and a promenade with benches, ships and bridge views. Returning to New World Hotel at the end of the day is simple, since the neighborhood is small and hard to get lost in.

Getting there and around

The subway runs 24 hours a day, and payment is by tapping a contactless card or phone at the turnstile; the MetroCard is being phased out, so tap to pay. JFK and Newark Liberty airports are around 13 miles (20.2 km) away, each with an AirTrain link to rail and subway, while LaGuardia is the closest by road. Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal are around 2.6 miles (4.2 km) north for regional trains, and the Midtown center around 2.9 miles (4.6 km). Check current subway service changes and airport routes with the MTA and the Port Authority before a late trip with children.

Nearby sights and food

Walking the Brooklyn Bridge is the obvious family outing, best started early before the walkway fills. The pedestrian path begins a short walk from the neighborhood and is stroller-friendly, though steep in places. The 9/11 Memorial reflecting pools are outdoors and open to walkers; the museum beside them is separate, so check opening hours with the memorial. The Staten Island Ferry leaves from Whitehall Terminal at the island's southern tip and passes the Statue of Liberty; check the timetable before setting out. Little Island and Hudson River Park offer water views and space to run.

Dumpling shops, noodle counters and bakeries selling pork buns line the market streets, and most are quick enough for hungry children. Cantonese roast-meat restaurants, Sichuan kitchens and Fujianese noodle places fill the blocks around Mott Street, with Malaysian, Thai and Vietnamese options further out. Bubble tea and ice cream shops are easy to find for an afternoon treat. Many rooms are small and tables are shared, so an early lunch is calmer than the midday rush; Two Bridges has a few quieter dining rooms near the waterfront. Check opening days, which shift around holidays.

A day from New World Hotel

A day from New World Hotel can begin early with a walk to Columbus Park, where open paving gives children room to run before the streets fill. Cross the Brooklyn Bridge on foot next, turning back at the first tower if small legs tire, and return for a dumpling lunch. In the afternoon, take the subway to Whitehall Terminal and ride the Staten Island Ferry across and back: a rest on the water with the Statue of Liberty in view. Finish with an early dinner near New World Hotel and a slow walk under the bridge lights.

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Facilities listed by the supplier

As listed by the booking supplier; a facility not listed here may still exist. Confirm anything important with the property.

• Bathroom
• Car parking
• Check in from 06:00
• Check out at 12:00
• Crib
• Internet access
• Luggage storage
• Multilingual staff
• Newspapers
• Reception area
• Smoking rooms
• Sofa bed
• Wheelchair accessible
• Wi-Fi