I really like staying at Crosby Road Lodge. My daughter and I wanted to be in Decrease Manhattan, so I selected it based mostly on my earlier keep at sister Firmdale Lodge, Ham Yard in London. I’m a fan of co-owner Package Kemp’s use of colour, vegetation, patterns, and artwork that doesn’t appear like they’ll go collectively, however they do.
It’s undoubtedly the priciest luxurious boutique lodge within the SoHo space however has earned the best evaluations. It didn’t disappoint, and I can say with certainty that I shall be again.
I booked in like a consumer and the VIP facilities you may entry via us have been utilized to my keep. Due to the excellent meals within the Crosby Bar, the complimentary each day breakfast for 2 was an enormous win, and my room was upgraded.
What’s additionally fairly implausible is the excellent location. Midtown has its function, however SoHo is particular. It’s calmer and fewer touristy, with spectacular eating and purchasing close to NYU, Chinatown, Little Italy, Nolita, and different neighborhoods. In my Crosby Road Lodge assessment, I’ll let you know all the pieces you might want to 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 the whole lodge
- Gold LEED certification = it’s some of the environmentally accountable lodges within the nation
- VIP advantages that embrace each day breakfast for 2 (you may safe these via 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 price), 4 individuals can share in some suites (and Junior Suites if two children 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 verify into decor-wise. No two rooms and suites are alike.
Rooms
Rooms have king beds and marble loos 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 ground 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 lodge sculpture backyard, 350 sq. ft. Two-person occupancy.
- Deluxe Rooms: Increased flooring, 360 sq. ft, neat window pillow seats. Three-person occupancy.
- Deluxe Rooms: Prime flooring, 360 sq. ft, views of decrease Manhattan or lodge sculpture backyard, and neat window pillow seats. Three-person occupancy.
Restricted connecting rooms can be found.
We have 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 rest room had towel heaters, a big walk-in bathe, a single sink, and a bathroom. There wasn’t a lot shelf or drawer area within the rest room, but it surely was high-quality. Firmdale Inns has its personal line of tub facilities known as Rik Rak, which you should buy onsite. I notably just like the physique lotion.
Certainly 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 dear 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 loos with two basins, a walk-in bathe, and a tub. These have a three-person occupancy however can sleep 4 individuals if there are two children below 12 years previous.
- 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 individuals who want extra space, select one of many beautiful suites. The bigger ones have residing rooms with sofas and membership chairs and can even have fireplaces, outside terraces with lawns and timber, and extra home-like facilities. Occupancy for these varies however goes from three individuals on up.
The Crosby Bar & Terrace
The Crosby Bar is the lodge 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 even order a la carte from the breakfast menu, which we did each day. And our breakfast was subtracted from our invoice each day. It didn’t appear like a set greenback quantity, however we ordered a drink and an entree every time. As you recognize, it is a substantial worth in a NYC lodge.
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 lodge company grabbing a chunk to eat.
To offer you an thought of its clientele, I used to be purses nearly the whole time. It’s NYC stylish, that’s for positive.
24-hour room service is served on a silver tray from The Crosby Bar.
Different Lodge Facilities
In fact, there are different conveniences the lodge gives for company to take pleasure in.
Fitness center
The lodge’s state-of-the-art gymnasium has the newest cardiovascular and resistance coaching tools. So you may nonetheless eat at Prince Road Pizza across the nook and work it off later. The gymnasium additionally has backyard views via the floor-to-ceiling home windows.
Non-public Screening Room
Certainly 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 comfortable and stylish area the place company 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 art work.
Within the night, company can stroll down for a drink, both self-service or through a waitstaff often 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 bear in mind the pricing, but it surely was approach lower than a glass of wine on the bar. I assumed it was very cheap for what you have been getting!
That is additionally a quieter place to attend on your automobile or airport switch after check-out.
Backyard Terrace
There’s a small backyard behind the lodge 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 area 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 in every single place, tasteful, enjoyable, colourful, and I like it. Should 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 lodge. It’s not so in-your-face like different luxurious lodges the place persons are calling you by title. So you may fly below the radar if you need.
The concierge (accessible 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 slightly rapidly. The doormen helped us with umbrellas and simple passage out and in of the lodge or automobiles as a result of it was raining.
We did have a difficulty with the room subsequent door being renovated. I later discovered that they’re all the time engaged on rooms within the lodge so that they don’t get outdated—an excellent factor. The entrance desk dealt with the scenario, and the employees have been variety sufficient to work till we left the room quietly. I used to be pleased with the decision.
Everybody was good. Whereas well-heeled vacationers are seen in every single 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 drawback taking my children right here. Once you’re reserving a NYC boutique lodge, you need to know and count on that it’s not going to be heaving with households and kid-friendly facilities. There have been a number of well-behaved youthful children within the restaurant and youngsters’ menus. The lodge additionally has complimentary cribs.
Would I let children run wild within the foyer? Positively 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 fans, fashionistas, and meals lovers.
The lodge’s prime location places company 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 worth ranges.
Prince Road Pizza is a number of blocks away, however so is the well-known Balthazar brasserie, which is a couple of block from the lodge foyer within the different path. You might have the Museum of Ice Cream a number of steps away and Lombardi’s. Strolling to Chinatown isn’t any huge 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 value it. So is Mochidoki, in case you like mochi ice ceam.
It’s additionally a couple of 10-minute stroll (or much less, relying on what number of road lights you hit) to New York College.
About Firmdale Inns
Firmdale Inns is a group of luxurious boutique lodges based by Tim and Package Kemp. Package Kemp, an award-winning inside designer, is the inventive power behind Firmdale Inns’ distinctive fashion.
Every property inside the Firmdale portfolio is distinct, characterised by its daring use of colour and thoughtfully curated art work. You may sense her fashion 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 have now advantages in any respect of them.
Crosby Road Lodge Reservations
If you need to remain at Crosby Road Lodge (or every other Firmdale Lodge), we are able to e-book you in with each 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.
Nonetheless, 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 lodge like this.
I’ll be again within the fall.
