Maison Hudson

About Maison Hudson

Maison Hudson suits travelers who want the West Village on foot: a calm corner of downtown Manhattan where the street grid gives way to named streets, low buildings and river light. Couples and small groups can base here for galleries, food shops and long walks along the Hudson River waterfront, while anyone working in Midtown faces a short ride north. The West Street address keeps the waterfront in easy reach, evenings low-key, and the terrace gives a place to sit between outings.

This is a full hotel rather than a guesthouse, with a 24 hour front desk and air conditioning throughout. A kitchen is listed among the facilities, which helps on longer stays and with children, and a minibar covers the evening. The building sits on a downtown block rather than in a resort setting, so days tend to be built around the city outside. Expect a practical Manhattan stay, with the spa and fitness center for the hours between.

Rooms and listed facilities

Facilities listed for Maison Hudson include air conditioning, a kitchen, a minibar, a safe and free wifi, with internet access for working hours. Couples can ask for a quieter position and confirm what the room includes. Families have family rooms and a cot listed, and the kitchen helps at mealtimes. Business travelers should confirm workspace and internet details with the property. Late arrivals can count on the 24 hour front desk, though it is worth sharing an arrival time in advance. Pets are listed, so ask about the rules.

Rooms vary in layout, so it is worth describing your plans when booking. A couple may want space for two with a minibar and safe close at hand, while a family will care more about the kitchen and the cot. Anyone arriving on a late flight should note the time for the front desk. Confirm the details that matter to you, including pet rules and what the terrace and spa access involve, directly with the property before you commit.

The setting

Maison Hudson stands at 401 West Street on the river side of the West Village, where the street runs along the Hudson River waterfront in downtown Manhattan. The neighborhood predates the grid: named streets, low buildings and short blocks that reward walking. Times Square is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away in a straight line, Penn Station about 1.4 miles (2.3 km) and the 9/11 Memorial about 1.6 miles (2.5 km). Central Park, at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street, is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km), and JFK about 14 miles (22.1 km).

The immediate setting is residential and riverside rather than commercial. West Street carries traffic along the water, and the small streets inland lead toward the heart of the West Village. LaGuardia Airport is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km) away in a straight line and Newark Liberty about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), which makes the address practical for short trips as well as longer stays. Subway service runs around the clock, so evenings elsewhere in Manhattan are easy to reach.

Location and neighborhood

West of Seventh Avenue the grid loosens and the streets take names: Bleecker, Hudson, Jane, Perry. This is the West Village, a low-rise quarter of brownstones, converted warehouses and small storefronts on the lower west side of Manhattan. The Meatpacking District at its southern edge, around Gansevoort Street and Washington Street, holds former meat plants now used as galleries and open spaces. Streets here bend and meet at odd angles, so a paper map or a phone map earns its place. Allow more time than the short blocks suggest.

The neighborhood suits a working trip. Mornings are quiet compared with Midtown, and the side streets stay calm after dark. Hudson River Park runs along the western edge, with a continuous path for a walk or a run between meetings. Subway stations sit at the corners of the district, on Seventh Avenue South and at Christopher Street, and the lines along Sixth Avenue are a short walk east. From Maison Hudson, most of this lies within a short walk. Trains run all night, which helps when a dinner runs late.

Getting there and around

By air, the choices are John F. Kennedy International in Queens, LaGuardia in Queens, and Newark Liberty International in New Jersey. Kennedy and Newark are typically about 45 to 75 minutes from Midtown depending on traffic and connections; LaGuardia is closest by road. Kennedy sits around 14 miles (22.1 km) from Maison Hudson. Penn Station at 34th Street and Grand Central Terminal at 42nd Street handle mainline trains, the first around 2.2 miles (3.5 km) away. The area center lies around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) from Maison Hudson. Vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street pay a congestion toll. Subway travel is paid by tapping a contactless card or phone; check current service with the MTA.

Nearby sights and food

Little Island, a park on the river at 13th Street, and the long ribbon of Hudson River Park give the district open air at the end of almost every westward street. The High Line begins at Gansevoort Street and runs north on an old rail viaduct to Hudson Yards, where the Vessel stands. South of the district, the two 9/11 Memorial pools are free to visit and the museum is ticketed. Observation decks at One World Trade Center, Hudson Yards and the Empire State Building are worth booking ahead at busy periods. The walk across the Brooklyn Bridge starts a short subway ride away.

Eating is a neighborhood pursuit here. Small Italian trattorias, French bistros, taquerias, ramen counters, falafel shops, bakeries and coffee bars sit side by side on the side streets, many with only a dozen tables. The blocks near Bleecker Street and along Sixth Avenue draw crowds at weekends; the quieter stretches west of Hudson Street are easier for a table midweek. Reservations help for dinner on Friday and Saturday. Several places serve breakfast and lunch, and a few stay open later for a drink. Check opening days directly, since small kitchens keep their own calendars.

A day from Maison Hudson

A day from Maison Hudson can begin early, with coffee and a walk west to Hudson River Park, where the path runs north past Little Island. Head to the High Line entrance at Gansevoort Street and follow the elevated line toward Hudson Yards, then take the subway back for a late morning of work. In the afternoon, walk south through the Meatpacking District to the 9/11 Memorial pools; the museum is ticketed, so book ahead at busy times. Finish with dinner at one of the small places on a nearby side street. Check opening days before setting out.

Distances

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
• Alarm clock
• Bathrobe
• Bathroom
• Coffee
• Crib
• Desk
• Dishwasher
• Family rooms
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Hairdryer
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Jacuzzi
• Kitchen
• Minibar
• Non smoking rooms
• Oven
• Pets allowed
• Refrigerator
• Safe
• Sauna
• Shower
• Slippers
• Smoke detector
• Spa
• TV
• Terrace
• Toaster
• Toiletries
• Towels
• WC
• Wake-Up service
• Washing Machine
• Wi-Fi