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, crops, patterns, and artwork that doesn’t appear to be they’ll go collectively, however they do.
It’s undoubtedly the priciest luxurious boutique lodge 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 shopper and the VIP facilities you possibly can entry by us have been utilized to my keep. Because of the excellent meals within the Crosby Bar, the complimentary day by 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 goal, however SoHo is particular. It’s calmer and fewer touristy, with spectacular eating and procuring close to NYU, Chinatown, Little Italy, Nolita, and different neighborhoods. In my Crosby Road Lodge evaluate, I’ll let you know all the things it’s good 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 avenue 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 complete lodge
- Gold LEED certification = it’s probably the most environmentally accountable resorts within the nation
- VIP advantages that embody day by day breakfast for 2 (you possibly can 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 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 embellished 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 loos with walk-in showers (no tubs). The scale is beneficiant for NYC. (Just a few different close by luxurious resorts hover across the 250-square-foot vary.)
- Superior Rooms: These are situated on the 2nd ground overlooking Crosby Road and are 340 sq. toes. There’s an ADA model of this room. Two-person occupancy.
- Luxurious Rooms: Decrease flooring overlooking Crosby Road or lodge sculpture backyard, 350 sq. toes. Two-person occupancy.
- Deluxe Rooms: Increased flooring, 360 sq. toes, neat window pillow seats. Three-person occupancy.
- Deluxe Rooms: High flooring, 360 sq. toes, 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 avenue.
After we checked in, it was evening, so that is the one photograph 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, however it was nice. Firmdale Resorts has its personal line of bathtub facilities referred to as Rik Rak, which you should buy onsite. I notably just like the physique lotion.
One in every 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 guide 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 bath. These have a three-person occupancy however can sleep 4 individuals if there are two children beneath 12 years outdated.
- Deluxe Junior Suite: 460 sq. toes with views of decrease Manhattan
- Luxurious Junior Suite: 400 sq. toes with views of the sculpture backyard
One to Three Bed room Suites
For many who want more room, select one of many beautiful suites. The bigger ones have residing rooms with sofas and membership chairs and may have fireplaces, out of doors terraces with lawns and bushes, 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 out of doors terrace opens seasonally in good climate.
We ate most of our breakfasts right here and some lunches. You’ll be able to go for a continental breakfast buffet of baked items, yogurt, and fruit.
You too can order a la carte from the breakfast menu, which we did day by day. And our breakfast was subtracted from our invoice day by day. It didn’t appear to be 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 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 friends grabbing a chunk to eat.
To present you an concept of its clientele, I used to be purses nearly the complete 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 friends to take pleasure in.
Fitness center
The lodge’s state-of-the-art health club has the most recent cardiovascular and resistance coaching tools. So you possibly can nonetheless eat at Prince Road Pizza across the nook and work it off later. The health club additionally has backyard views by the floor-to-ceiling home windows.
Non-public Screening Room
One in every of Crosby Road Lodge’s distinctive options is its personal screening room. With luxurious seating and cutting-edge audiovisual expertise, you possibly can reserve it for personal movie screenings, shows, or particular occasions.
The Drawing Room
The Drawing Room is a comfortable and stylish house the place friends can chill out with a guide or have a quiet dialog. The room is embellished with plush furnishings and a curated assortment of books and paintings.
Within the night, friends 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 identify, and room quantity. I perceive why extra resorts don’t have this, however I beloved this little amenity.
I don’t bear in mind the pricing, however it was means lower than a glass of wine on the bar. I assumed it was very affordable 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 house in a metropolis like that is welcome and it extends again to Lafayette Road.
Artwork In all places
You’ll even see artwork within the elevators. It’s all over the place, tasteful, enjoyable, colourful, and I like it. In case you’re a canine lover, there are little canine sculptures and even canine photograph 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 resorts the place individuals are calling you by identify. So you possibly can fly beneath the radar if you would 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 reasonably shortly. The doormen helped us with umbrellas and straightforward passage out and in of the lodge or automobiles as a result of it was raining.
We did have a problem with the room subsequent door being renovated. I later came upon 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 state of affairs, and the employees have 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. However it’s a spot the place I pack my nicer footwear, coats, and purses to stroll round dressed moderately properly. I wouldn’t really feel comfy in any other case.
Is it Child-Pleasant?
I wouldn’t have any downside taking my children right here. Once you’re reserving a NYC boutique lodge, you need 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 children within the restaurant and youngsters’ menus. The lodge additionally has complimentary cribs.
Would I let children run wild within the foyer? Undoubtedly not, due to the sculptures on the bottom and that’s simply not the vibe it offers 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 lovers, fashionistas, and meals lovers.
The lodge’s prime location places friends inside strolling distance of galleries, boutique outlets, and high-end designer shops like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Prada. There’s additionally meals, and there may be loads of it in all worth ranges.
Prince Road Pizza is just a few blocks away, however so is the well-known Balthazar brasserie, which is a couple of block from the lodge foyer within the different route. You might have the Museum of Ice Cream just a few steps away and Lombardi’s. Strolling to Chinatown isn’t any large deal; there’s an excessive amount of to say there.
For a candy deal with, Dominique Ansel Bakery, house of the well-known Cronut, is only a brief stroll away. We stood in line for one, and it was price it. So is Mochidoki, for those who like mochi ice ceam.
It’s additionally a couple of 10-minute stroll (or much less, relying on what number of avenue lights you hit) to New York College.
About Firmdale Resorts
Firmdale Resorts is a set of luxurious boutique resorts based by Tim and Equipment Kemp. Equipment Kemp, an award-winning inside designer, is the artistic power behind Firmdale Resorts’ distinctive model.
Every property throughout the Firmdale portfolio is distinct, characterised by its daring use of coloration and thoughtfully curated paintings. You’ll be able to sense her model and know what to anticipate if you stroll into one. I like that.
London properties embody 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 now have 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 will guide you in with day by day breakfast and VIP standing at no additional cost. Room charges in 2024 begin at $1145/evening within the excessive season and $916/evening within the off-peak season.
Nonetheless, they’ve been working free evening promotions and different sale charges. I acquired a free 4th evening throughout my keep, which was an enormous financial savings at an NYC boutique lodge like this.
I’ll be again within the fall.