I like staying at Crosby Road Lodge. My daughter and I wanted to be in Decrease Manhattan, so I selected it primarily based on my earlier keep at sister Firmdale Lodge, Ham Yard in London. I’m a fan of co-owner Equipment Kemp’s use of coloration, vegetation, patterns, and artwork that doesn’t seem like they’ll go collectively, however they do.
It’s undoubtedly the priciest luxurious boutique resort within the SoHo space however has earned the best critiques. It didn’t disappoint, and I can say with certainty that I will likely be again.
I booked in like a consumer and the VIP facilities you may entry by us had been utilized to my keep. Due to the excellent meals within the Crosby Bar, the complimentary every day breakfast for 2 was an enormous win, and my room was upgraded.
What’s additionally fairly incredible is the excellent location. Midtown has its objective, however SoHo is particular. It’s calmer and fewer touristy, with spectacular eating and buying close to NYU, Chinatown, Little Italy, Nolita, and different neighborhoods. In my Crosby Road Lodge evaluation, I’ll inform you the whole lot it’s essential know earlier than you keep.
Crosby Road Lodge Reservations
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79 Crosby Road
New York, 10012
What I Love
- Location on a quieter road in busy NYC
- All of the issues to do inside strolling distance
- The night honor bar at The Drawing Room
- Touches of England all through, like a full English breakfast
- The Crosby Road Artwork Assortment all through your entire resort
- Gold LEED certification = it’s one of the vital environmentally accountable lodges within the nation
- VIP advantages that embrace every day breakfast for 2 (you may safe these by me)
Good to Know
- No swimming pool or spa
- No in-room espresso
- No two-bed rooms (that is typical for the realm)
- Two-person occupancy in Superior and Luxurious rooms, three-person occupancy in Deluxe rooms and Junior Suites with rollaway mattress (additional payment), 4 folks can share in some suites (and Junior Suites if two youngsters are youthful than 12)
- The closest subway stations are Spring Road and Prince Road
Crosby Road Lodge Rooms and Suites
The 86 rooms and suites all have floor-to-ceiling home windows and are adorned in a tasteful, colourful palette with cool artwork. So, what you see on the web site isn’t going to be what you examine into decor-wise. No two rooms and suites are alike.
Rooms
Rooms have king beds and marble bogs with walk-in showers (no tubs). The dimensions is beneficiant for NYC. (A couple of different close by luxurious lodges hover across the 250-square-foot vary.)
- Superior Rooms: These are positioned on the 2nd flooring overlooking Crosby Road and are 340 sq. ft. There may be an ADA model of this room. Two-person occupancy.
- Luxurious Rooms: Decrease flooring overlooking Crosby Road or resort sculpture backyard, 350 sq. ft. Two-person occupancy.
- Deluxe Rooms: Larger flooring, 360 sq. ft, neat window pillow seats. Three-person occupancy.
- Deluxe Rooms: Prime flooring, 360 sq. ft, views of decrease Manhattan or resort sculpture backyard, and neat window pillow seats. Three-person occupancy.
Restricted connecting rooms can be found.
We had been upgraded to a Deluxe Room overlooking Crosby Road, a quieter cobblestone road.
Once we checked in, it was night time, so that is the one picture I took earlier than our baggage took over. We flew straight in from Las Vegas with a ton of volleyball gear.
The marble toilet had towel heaters, a big walk-in bathe, a single sink, and a bathroom. There wasn’t a lot shelf or drawer house within the toilet, but it surely was advantageous. Firmdale Lodges has its personal line of tub facilities referred to as Rik Rak, which you should purchase onsite. I significantly just like the physique lotion.
Considered one of my favourite options of this room is the cushioned window seats that I didn’t get a photograph of sadly. I might see myself sitting there with a e book when the climate permits.
I additionally beloved the fully-stocked minibar. Sure, taking from it’s expensive however that is New York Metropolis, which additionally means no in-room espresso.
WiFi was additionally quick and free. A writing desk and chair rounded out the furnishings, together with nightstands with drawers and an extra chest of drawers for clothes.
Junior Suites
These have a small couch and chair seating space and bigger bogs with two basins, a walk-in bathe, and a bath. These have a three-person occupancy however can sleep 4 folks if there are two youngsters underneath 12 years outdated.
- Deluxe Junior Suite: 460 sq. ft with views of decrease Manhattan
- Luxurious Junior Suite: 400 sq. ft with views of the sculpture backyard
One to Three Bed room Suites
For many who want more room, select one of many attractive suites. The bigger ones have dwelling rooms with sofas and membership chairs and may also have fireplaces, outside terraces with lawns and timber, and extra home-like facilities. Occupancy for these varies however goes from three folks on up.
The Crosby Bar & Terrace
The Crosby Bar is the resort restaurant and bar wrapped into one serving breakfast, brunch, afternoon tea, and an a la carte menu for lunch and dinner. The outside terrace opens seasonally in good climate.
We ate most of our breakfasts right here and some lunches. You may go for a continental breakfast buffet of baked items, yogurt, and fruit.
You can too order a la carte from the breakfast menu, which we did every day. And our breakfast was subtracted from our invoice every day. It didn’t seem like a set greenback quantity, however we ordered a drink and an entree every time. As you realize, it is a substantial worth in a NYC resort.
I’d name it an American menu with apparent British influences. Open all day, The Crosby Bar serves breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner.
The bar’s signature cocktails and intensive wine record make it a well-liked spot. The bar itself is contained in the restaurant. Each felt busy all day, with locals having conferences and resort visitors grabbing a chew to eat.
To present you an thought of its clientele, I used to be purses nearly your entire time. It’s NYC stylish, that’s for certain.
24-hour room service is served on a silver tray from The Crosby Bar.
Different Lodge Facilities
In fact, there are different conveniences the resort affords for visitors to take pleasure in.
Fitness center
The resort’s state-of-the-art gymnasium has the newest cardiovascular and resistance coaching gear. So you may nonetheless eat at Prince Road Pizza across the nook and work it off later. The gymnasium additionally has backyard views by the floor-to-ceiling home windows.
Personal Screening Room
Considered one of Crosby Road Lodge’s distinctive options is its non-public screening room. With luxurious seating and cutting-edge audiovisual know-how, you may reserve it for personal movie screenings, shows, or particular occasions.
The Drawing Room
The Drawing Room is a comfy and stylish house the place visitors can calm down with a e book or have a quiet dialog. The room is adorned with plush furnishings and a curated assortment of books and paintings.
Within the night, visitors can stroll down for a drink, both self-service or by way of a waitstaff normally current within the room. You merely write down what you took, your title, and room quantity. I perceive why extra lodges don’t have this, however I beloved this little amenity.
I don’t keep in mind the pricing, but it surely was method lower than a glass of wine on the bar. I believed it was very affordable for what you had been getting!
That is additionally a quieter place to attend to your automotive or airport switch after check-out.
Backyard Terrace
There’s a small backyard behind the resort that some rooms and the restaurant have views of. It was closed throughout our April keep, nicely, as a result of the climate was chilly and wet. However any remotely inexperienced house in a metropolis like that is welcome and it extends again to Lafayette Road.
Artwork In every single place
You’ll even see artwork within the elevators. It’s all over the place, tasteful, enjoyable, colourful, and I like it. When you’re a canine lover, there are little canine sculptures and even canine picture montages within the elevator.
Service and Vibe
I used to be happy with the service all through the resort. It’s not so in-your-face like different luxurious lodges the place persons are calling you by title. So you may fly underneath the radar if you’d like.
The concierge (out there 24 hours) was superior at getting us last-minute dinner reservations and recommending locations to eat that we beloved. Room service additionally got here as promised and relatively rapidly. The doormen helped us with umbrellas and straightforward passage out and in of the resort or automobiles as a result of it was raining.
We did have a problem with the room subsequent door being renovated. I later discovered that they’re all the time engaged on rooms within the resort so that they don’t get outdated—an excellent factor. The entrance desk dealt with the state of affairs, and the employees had been type sufficient to work till we left the room quietly. I used to be proud of the decision.
Everybody was good. Whereas well-heeled vacationers are seen all over the place, it didn’t really feel stuffy. But it surely’s a spot the place I pack my nicer sneakers, coats, and purses to stroll round dressed moderately properly. I wouldn’t really feel snug in any other case.
Is it Child-Pleasant?
I wouldn’t have any downside taking my youngsters right here. Once you’re reserving a NYC boutique resort, it’s important to know and anticipate that it’s not going to be heaving with households and kid-friendly facilities. There have been just a few well-behaved youthful youngsters within the restaurant and children’ menus. The resort additionally has complimentary cribs.
Would I let youngsters run wild within the foyer? Undoubtedly not, due to the sculptures on the bottom and that’s simply not the vibe it provides off.
Superior SoHo Location
Crosby Road Lodge is completely located within the coronary heart of New York Metropolis’s SoHo, which might be my favourite space to remain in now. Identified for its historic cast-iron structure and cobblestone streets, SoHo is a haven for artwork fanatics, fashionistas, and meals lovers.
The resort’s prime location places visitors inside strolling distance of galleries, boutique retailers, and high-end designer shops like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Prada. There may be additionally meals, and there’s loads of it in all value ranges.
Prince Road Pizza is just a few blocks away, however so is the well-known Balthazar brasserie, which is a few block from the resort foyer within the different course. You’ve gotten the Museum of Ice Cream just a few steps away and Lombardi’s. Strolling to Chinatown is not any large deal; there’s an excessive amount of to say there.
For a candy deal with, Dominique Ansel Bakery, dwelling of the well-known Cronut, is only a quick stroll away. We stood in line for one, and it was price it. So is Mochidoki, when you like mochi ice ceam.
It’s additionally a few 10-minute stroll (or much less, relying on what number of road lights you hit) to New York College.
About Firmdale Lodges
Firmdale Lodges is a set of luxurious boutique lodges based by Tim and Equipment Kemp. Equipment Kemp, an award-winning inside designer, is the inventive drive behind Firmdale Lodges’ distinctive type.
Every property throughout the Firmdale portfolio is distinct, characterised by its daring use of coloration and thoughtfully curated paintings. You may sense her type and know what to anticipate if you stroll into one. I like that.
London properties embrace The Soho Lodge, Ham Yard Lodge (I beloved my keep right here), Charlotte Road Lodge, and Covent Backyard Lodge, amongst others. New York Metropolis now has the Warren Road Lodge (Tribeca), The Whitby Lodge (Midtown), and the Crosby Road Lodge. We’ve advantages in any respect of them.
Crosby Road Lodge Reservations
If you want to remain at Crosby Road Lodge (or every other Firmdale Lodge), we will e book you in with every day breakfast and VIP standing at no additional cost. Room charges in 2024 begin at $1145/night time within the excessive season and $916/night time within the off-peak season.
Nevertheless, they’ve been operating free night time promotions and different sale charges. I obtained a free 4th night time throughout my keep, which was an enormous financial savings at an NYC boutique resort like this.
I’ll be again within the fall.