The Nolitan

About The Nolitan

The Nolitan is a downtown base on Kenmare Street in SoHo, and it suits travelers who want to spend their days on foot south of the numbered grid. Couples and friends who plan around food, galleries and long walks settle here easily, with the 9/11 Memorial about 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away in a straight line. Business travelers get a lower Manhattan position that keeps them out of Midtown traffic, and the subway is close for everything further north. It is a practical address for a first visit and for a return trip built around downtown.

The Nolitan holds a 3-star rating, so expect a comfortable city hotel rather than a full-service luxury property. The supplier's guest score is 4.1 out of 5 from 399 reviews, a strong record for its class in Downtown Manhattan. The listed facilities cover the practical side of a New York stay, from free wifi to a fitness center. It works well as a base for sightseeing, shopping and theater evenings, and the return to SoHo at the end of the day is a short one.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities at The Nolitan cover the essentials. A 24 hour front desk helps late arrivals, and air conditioning, free wifi, internet access, a safe and a minibar are listed for the stay. Couples can ask about the terrace, the restaurant and the bar. Families should confirm a cot with the property when booking. Business travelers get laundry service, lifts and a fitness center. Parking and valet parking are listed, so ask how the arrangement works before you drive in. Pets are allowed; confirm the policy and any conditions directly with the property.

Room types, bed setups and outlooks vary across a building of this age, so it is worth setting out your needs before booking. Travelers who need step-free access should raise it early, since wheelchair access is among the listed facilities. Light sleepers may want to ask which side of the building their room sits on and how far it is from the street. Confirm anything you rely on, from a minibar to a cot, with The Nolitan when you reserve.

The setting

30 Kenmare Street places The Nolitan in SoHo, Downtown Manhattan, in the older street pattern where named roads replace the numbered grid. The 9/11 Memorial sits about 1.1 miles (1.8 km) south. Observation decks are about 2.4 miles (3.9 km) off, and Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km) north. Broadway runs diagonally across the grid to the west, and the streets below Houston Street are best covered on foot.

Location and neighborhood

SoHo, Little Italy and Hudson Square fill the blocks between Houston Street and Canal Street, on the west side of downtown Manhattan. The street pattern here predates the grid, so blocks are short and crooked and streets change name without warning. Cast-iron loft buildings line the shopping streets of SoHo, Little Italy keeps a compact cluster of older tenements and church facades, and Hudson Square, west of SoHo, mixes offices with residential blocks and small playgrounds. Sidewalks are wide enough for strollers in most places, though SoHo crowds up on weekend afternoons. Traffic moves slowly, which helps when you cross with small children.

Distance matters less than pace here. The neighborhood is compact and mostly flat, and much of it can be covered on foot in a morning if you plan short stops. Subway entrances are frequent, so a tired child is rarely far from a ride. Canal Street is busy and loud, and the crossings there need attention. Quieter blocks sit south of Houston and west toward the Hudson River, where Hudson River Park gives open space, benches and a protected path for scooters and bicycles. Plan indoor breaks in the middle of the day in summer, and keep a rainy-day museum option in reserve.

Getting there and around

The airports lie around 13 miles (20.3 km) from The Nolitan. Allow generous time with children, since traffic and connections shape the trip more than distance does. The main rail station is around 2.4 miles (3.9 km) away, a manageable ride at the start or end of a trip. The area center is around 2.6 miles (4.2 km) from The Nolitan, close enough to walk with older children. The subway runs all day and night; tap a contactless card or phone at the turnstiles and check service changes with the transit authority before you travel.

Nearby sights and food

The Brooklyn Bridge walkway is the classic outing, and it is reachable on foot or with a short ride; go early, before crowds and heat build. The 9/11 Memorial's reflecting pools are open to all, while the museum is ticketed and suits older children better. Little Island and Hudson River Park give lawns, water views and room to run. The High Line and Hudson Yards are a walk north, with the Vessel standing on the plaza. Ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island leave from Battery Park; check sailing times before you go.

Eating out with children is easy in these blocks. Little Italy keeps old-line Italian dining rooms and bakeries turning out pastries and bread, with counters that suit a quick stop. SoHo adds casual pasta places, pizza by the slice and small cafés that fill at brunch. Hudson Square is quieter, with sandwich counters and cafés serving the office crowd on weekdays. Chinese bakeries and noodle shops cluster toward Canal Street. High chairs are common but not guaranteed, and reserving ahead helps at dinner.

A day from The Nolitan

A day from The Nolitan: start early on the Brooklyn Bridge walkway, when the path is passable with a stroller and the light is soft. Return through downtown to the 9/11 Memorial, where the reflecting pools hold attention for a while, and take the museum only if the children are older. Lunch in Little Italy or on the edge of SoHo. Spend the afternoon in Hudson River Park or on Little Island, where water and open lawns do most of the work. Finish with a short walk on the High Line near Hudson Yards, or an early dinner back near The Nolitan.

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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
• Air conditioning
• Balcony
• Bars
• Bath
• Bathrobe
• Bathroom
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Crib
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• Fan
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Garage
• Hairdryer
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• iPod dock
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Minibar
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pay per view
• Pets allowed
• Radio
• Restaurant
• Safe
• Security Features
• Shower
• Sink
• Slippers
• Smoke detector
• TV