★★★★★ 5-starNobleden Hotel
196 Grand Street, New York, NY
About Nobleden Hotel
Nobleden Hotel suits travelers who want SoHo as a base rather than a stop on the way. The address on Grand Street puts galleries, cast-iron blocks and the lower end of Broadway within a short walk, and the 24-hour front desk helps if you land late from JFK. Couples and small families who prefer a straightforward four-star hotel over a large chain property tend to settle in quickly here. Business travelers can use the business center and the free wifi for a working morning.
Nobleden Hotel is a four-star hotel in Downtown Manhattan, with a booking supplier guest score of 4.7 out of 5 from 715 reviews. The score is the supplier's own guest feedback rather than an independent inspection, and it helps when you weigh the property against others in the area. Expect a city hotel rather than a resort: air conditioning, lifts, a concierge and a terrace, in a building set up for urban stays. Check the total price with taxes and fees before you book.
Rooms and listed facilities
The supplier's listed facilities for Nobleden Hotel cover the practical side of a city stay: air conditioning, free wifi and internet access, lifts, a safe, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk with 24-hour security. A cot is listed, which helps families with a baby. Couples may want to confirm bed type and room size with the property. Business travelers have a business center and a concierge, and late arrivals should confirm the desk arrangements for their arrival time. The listed terrace and bar are worth asking about.
The setting
Nobleden Hotel sits on Grand Street in SoHo, in Downtown Manhattan, on the older street pattern below 14th Street where named streets replace the grid. Several subway lines run through SoHo; check current service with the MTA before you travel.
Location and neighborhood
Early flights and late trains set the rhythm of a stay in SoHo, Little Italy and Hudson Square. The three neighborhoods fill the blocks between Houston Street and Canal Street, with cast-iron lofts, shopping streets and a quieter office quarter near the Hudson River. Nobleden Hotel sits within this downtown grid, close to subway stops and a short walk from several of the sights. Streets south of Houston are older and irregular, so a map helps on the first night. Late arrivals can rely on the subway, which runs all night. Check the current service before a very early departure.
Morning departures need a plan. Allow time for the walk to a station and for the subway ride, and check the airport link that suits the terminal. JFK and Newark are typically 45 to 75 minutes from Midtown depending on traffic and connections, so a buffer helps. LaGuardia is closest by road. The numbered streets and avenues make sense once you learn that Fifth Avenue divides East from West. Broadway cuts across the grid. For a late return, keep the route simple: subway to a nearby stop, then walk. Nobleden Hotel is a useful marker when the streets are quiet.
Getting there and around
The nearest airport links vary by terminal, so check the route before a tight connection. Nobleden Hotel sits around 13 miles (20.4 km) from the airports and around 2.5 miles (4.1 km) from the main rail stations. Use the subway for most trips: it runs 24 hours, and contactless payment by card or phone works at the turnstiles. The old swipe card is being phased out, so tap to pay is the simplest habit. Grand Central Terminal, Penn Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal are the main gateways. The area center is around 2.7 miles (4.4 km) from Nobleden Hotel. Walking often beats the train for short hops, but keep a transit map for rain or late nights.
Nearby sights and food
Most of the area's main sights sit within a short ride or a long walk. Little Island and Hudson River Park face the river on the west side. The 9/11 Memorial and Museum are south, near the Financial District, and the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island ferries leave from Battery Park. The Brooklyn Bridge walk begins across the street grid to the east; an early start avoids crowds. Check opening days and security rules before setting out. Nobleden Hotel is a practical starting point for these.
Food in the area covers several registers. Little Italy keeps old-school Italian-American menus, espresso bars and pastry counters on the blocks around Mulberry Street. SoHo has casual lunch spots, bakeries, coffee bars and a few dining rooms among the shops. Hudson Square is more workday: salad counters, sandwich shops and quiet bars near the offices. For a broader choice, walk west to the West Village or south toward Chinatown. Check current opening days before a special trip. Reservations vary by place, so book early or eat late.
A day from Nobleden Hotel
A day from Nobleden Hotel can start with a walk north through SoHo while the streets are quiet. Cross Houston Street into the West Village for coffee, then follow the Hudson River greenway south. At Gansevoort Street, climb the High Line and walk toward Hudson Yards; the Vessel and the public square are nearby if access is open. Break for lunch in Little Italy or back in SoHo. In the afternoon, take the subway to the Financial District for the 9/11 Memorial, then walk to Battery Park for the harbor view. Return by subway before the evening rush. Check opening days and current subway service before you go.
Distances
| Place | Straight-line distance |
|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | 13 miles (20.4 km) |
| Times Square | 2.7 miles (4.4 km) |
| Grand Central Terminal | 2.5 miles (4.1 km) |
| Penn Station | 2.2 miles (3.5 km) |
| Central Park (Fifth Avenue at 59th Street) | 3.4 miles (5.4 km) |
| 9/11 Memorial | 1 mile (1.6 km) |
| LaGuardia Airport (LGA) | 7.6 miles (12.2 km) |
| Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | 9.5 miles (15.3 km) |
| Walking the Brooklyn Bridge | 0.6 miles (0.9 km) |
| The 9/11 Memorial and Museum | 1 mile (1.6 km) |
| The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island | 1.5 miles (2.4 km) |
| Little Island and Hudson River Park | 1.7 miles (2.8 km) |
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
- ATM
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Balcony
- Bars
- Bathroom
- Business Center
- Cleaning
- Concierge
- Crib
- Desk
- First aid
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hairdryer
- Internet access
- Iron and board
- Laundry Service
- Elevators
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Non smoking rooms
- Patio
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Safe
- Security Features
- Shower
- Sink
- Slippers
- Smoke detector
- TV
- Telephone
- Terrace
- Toiletries
- Towels
- WC
- Wake-Up service
- Wheelchair accessible
Nobleden Hotel: questions
Where is Nobleden Hotel in Manhattan?
Nobleden Hotel is at 196 Grand Street in SoHo, in Downtown Manhattan, south of 14th Street. That places you on the older street pattern of named streets, with the 9/11 Memorial about 1 mile (1.6 km) away in a straight line and Times Square about 2.7 miles (4.4 km).
How far is Nobleden Hotel from JFK airport?
JFK is about 13 miles (20.4 km) from Nobleden Hotel in a straight line. Allow 45 to 75 minutes for the trip to Midtown depending on traffic and connections, and more at peak times. The AirTrain links to the subway and the LIRR; check current service before you set out.
How do you get to Nobleden Hotel from Penn Station?
Penn Station is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km) from Nobleden Hotel in a straight line, and Grand Central Terminal is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km). Both are short rides by subway or taxi. Check current subway service and weekend changes with the MTA before you travel, since routes and closures change.
What sights are near Nobleden Hotel?
The 9/11 Memorial is about 1 mile (1.6 km) from Nobleden Hotel in a straight line, and the city's observation decks are within about 2.5 miles (4.1 km). Central Park is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km) away. Confirm opening hours and any entry fee with each sight before you go.
What facilities does Nobleden Hotel list?
The supplier lists air conditioning, free wifi, internet access, lifts, a safe, luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk with 24-hour security, a concierge, a business center, laundry service, a terrace, a bar and wheelchair access. Confirm anything essential to your stay with the property when you book.
Is Nobleden Hotel a good choice for families?
Nobleden Hotel lists a cot, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace, which help families traveling with a baby or young child. Room sizes vary in older SoHo buildings, so confirm how many people a room sleeps and whether a cot fits with the property before booking.
What should you know about check-in at Nobleden Hotel?
Nobleden Hotel lists a 24-hour front desk, so a late evening arrival can be handled. Confirm your arrival time and the check-in and check-out times with the property directly, and check the total price with taxes and fees before you book.
How do you get around Manhattan from Nobleden Hotel?
The subway runs 24 hours a day, and several lines pass through SoHo; tap a contactless card or phone to pay, and check current service with the MTA. The Staten Island Ferry from Whitehall Terminal is free, and congestion pricing applies to vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street.
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