Lower East Side New York, New York
Opened
2017
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social WellnessOutside the door
Communal nightlife clubhouse
An illuminated neon escalator carries guests up from Chrystie Street into an expansive concrete lobby filled with communal tables and cocktail crowds.
“Minimally designed and full of natural light, the Queen rooms offer soundproofed reprieve from the downtown bustle.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Board-formed concrete, glowing neon-lit escalators, and yacht-inspired minimalist bedrooms with tilted floor-to-ceiling windows define the tower.
Remarkable
Seven public venues include an all-day co-working lobby, candlelit cocktail lounges, and late-night basement dance parties.
Listed
A 24-hour gym with Peloton bikes pairs with daily morning yoga, mat Pilates, and skyline breathwork classes.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
from bottom to top, a place like New York’s PUBLIC is meant to be warm, open, and welcoming — without sacrificing style or excitement.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set on Chrystie Street, the hotel sits moments from Bowery dining, independent Lower East Side galleries, and the Second Avenue subway.
The rooms
Yacht-inspired bedrooms feature custom light wood millwork, walk-in rain showers, and tilted triple-glazed windows that frame the Manhattan skyline.
The studio and gym
Morning yoga and Pilates classes take over the 17th-floor studio, and the 24-hour gym is stocked with Peloton bikes.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Popular
Peruvian ceviches and wood-fired dishes are served in a plant-filled dining room and the open-air Bowery Garden courtyard.
The building ... has an intentional aesthetic break, with the hotel section featuring tilted floor-to-ceiling windows that tack on additional room square footage, while also maintaining guests’ privacy.
At the table
The 18th-floor rooftop bar looks across the skyline with nightly DJ sets, and Two Fifteen pours fireside cocktails.
How it began
The property opened in 2017, replacing traditional check-in desks and room service with high-energy communal hubs and accessible luxury.
“Hotelier powerhouse Ian Schrager is behind this Lower East Side concept, which is located near some of downtown Manhattan’s coolest shops, restaurants, and nightlife.”
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.