11 Howard New York a Member of Design Hotels

About 11 Howard New York a Member of Design Hotels

This stay suits travelers who want SoHo as a base and a design-led address to return to at the end of the day. Couples, small groups and business travelers on a downtown schedule fit well here, and the 24 hour front desk helps guests arriving on late flights. Breakfast on site keeps mornings simple before a day of walking. Galleries, museums and the older streets of Greenwich Village and the Lower East Side sit within easy reach, so evenings out need little planning.

This is a 5-star hotel, and the supplier's guest score stands at 3.8 out of 5 from 738 reviews. That figure is a summary of past guest stays rather than a star rating, and it gives a realistic sense of the place. Rooms are air conditioned and include a minibar as listed, and WiFi is free throughout. Bookings open prices and availability in the IMPT app, where the total with taxes and fees is shown before you commit.

Rooms and listed facilities

Listed facilities cover the practical side of a stay. Air conditioning, a minibar and a safe appear among the listed room amenities, and WiFi is free. Couples may want to confirm bed type and room size with the property before booking. Families can ask about cots, which are listed, and about how many guests a room holds. Business travelers get a 24 hour front desk, luggage storage and room service. Late arrivals should confirm reception coverage and valet parking, both listed.

Breakfast, a restaurant and bars appear among the listed facilities, so a full day can start and end in the building. Room service is listed for quiet evenings, and laundry service suits longer stays. Pet owners can note that pets are allowed and parking is listed, though spaces and rules are worth confirming with the property. Ask the hotel directly about anything that decides the trip, then check the total price with taxes and fees in the app.

The setting

The hotel sits on Howard Street in SoHo, Downtown Manhattan, on the older street pattern south of 14th Street where named streets replace the grid. Grand Central Terminal is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km), Penn Station about 2.2 miles (3.5 km), and Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street about 3.4 miles (5.5 km). Observation decks are about 2.6 miles (4.2 km) away. Three airports lie beyond the rivers, with JFK about 13 miles (20.6 km) away in a straight line.

Location and neighborhood

Long stays in SoHo, Little Italy and Hudson Square reward a simple routine. The three neighborhoods sit between Houston Street and Canal Street, with Broadway running diagonally through the grid. Cast-iron lofts line SoHo's shopping streets, Little Italy keeps a denser cluster of Italian places, and Hudson Square has a quieter, office-and-residential feel. For a stay of several nights near 11 Howard New York a Member of Design Hotels, the area works well on foot: errands, meals and sightseeing can share the same blocks. Streets below Houston are older and irregular, so a short walk can turn a corner into a different scale. Keep the pace modest and let the neighborhood do the work.

For a longer stay, treat the area as a set of small districts rather than one place. SoHo is best crossed on the side streets, where the cast-iron fronts and shop windows give the blocks their character. Little Italy is compact and busy at meal times; nearby blocks thin out quickly. Hudson Square is calmer, with offices and a growing residential edge, and it links well to the river. A weekly rhythm helps: one day for errands, one for a long walk, one for a museum or an observation deck. 11 Howard New York a Member of Design Hotels sits within this mix, so you can return between outings without crossing the island.

Getting there and around

Getting in is straightforward. From 11 Howard New York a Member of Design Hotels, the airport is around 13 miles (20.6 km) away and the main rail station is around 2.6 miles (4.2 km) away, so allow time for traffic and connections. The subway is the default for longer hops; service changes are common, so check the current route with the transit operator before you set out. For shorter trips, walk. Broadway cuts diagonally across the grid, which makes some blocks longer than they look. Cross streets below Houston are irregular, so use a map rather than guesswork. Buses and ferries fill gaps, but schedules vary; confirm the day's service.

Nearby sights and food

Sights in and around the district suit a slow schedule. Walk the Brooklyn Bridge early or late, when the path is less crowded, and check the bridge authority's advice before setting out. The 9/11 Memorial pools are open to visit; the museum is ticketed, and its hours change, so confirm before you go. Little Island and Hudson River Park give you a waterfront break, while the High Line and Hudson Yards sit to the west, with the Vessel nearby. Ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island leave from Battery Park; sailing times vary by season. A long stay lets you split these sights across several days.

Food here fits a low-key, repeatable routine. Little Italy has trattorias, bakeries and espresso bars, with pizza by the slice and Italian pastries easy to find. SoHo adds coffee bars, sandwich counters and casual places among the shops, plus markets for picnic supplies. Hudson Square is more workday: salad counters, delis and simple lunch spots. Canal Street and the edge of Chinatown bring Chinese restaurants and grocery stores for self-catering. For long stays, mix a few sit-down meals with bakery breakfasts and market lunches. Menus and opening days change, so check before relying on a place for a late meal.

A day from 11 Howard New York a Member of Design Hotels

A day from 11 Howard New York a Member of Design Hotels can stay close to the neighborhood. Start with a bakery breakfast, then walk the side streets of SoHo while the shops are quiet. Cross into Little Italy for a late-morning coffee and a look at the older storefronts. At midday, pick up lunch from a market and eat in Hudson River Park or on a bench near the river. In the afternoon, choose one bigger sight: the 9/11 Memorial pools, the High Line, or a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. Check hours and bridge conditions before you commit. Return for a simple dinner, then take an evening walk along the waterfront.

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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.

• 24 Hour Front Desk
• 24-hour security
• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Banquet
• Bars
• Bathroom
• Breakfast
• Cleaning
• Concierge
• Crib
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• First aid
• Free Wi-Fi
• Garage
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• iPod dock
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Luggage storage
• Minibar
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pets allowed
• Restaurant
• Room Service
• Safe
• Shower
• Slippers
• Smoke detector
• Special diets
• TV
• Telephone
• Towels
• Valet parking