A Big Apple outpost of my beloved Ace Hotel Portland will open its doors March 1. Staying true to its "low card and high card" motto, Ace New York will offer affordable rooms replete with bunk beds and cool amenities for $99; a luxury loft outfitted with a built-in banquette and clawfoot tub for $679; and everything in between.
Price tags aside, Ace's distinctly original design makes it a breath of fresh air in a world where "boutique hotels" have become as remarkable as your Garden State Parkway variety Motel 6. Ace New York seems to follow suit, tapping into Gotham's melting pot style and vibrant arts scene. Collaborations with design firm Roman & Williams and local designers have elevated the former 1904 Breslin Hotel, a majestic building with original architectural details like Greek key pattern mosaic floors, coffered ceilings, and massive columns, to new heights of hip. To hear about the rooms and see photos, read more.
Rooms are outfitted with a mix of vintage and custom furnishings; clothes racks made from plumbing pipes; SMEG refrigerators fully-stocked with real food (gasp!); artwork by both locally and nationally recognized artists; customized Gibson acoustic guitars; and Music Hall turntables with a hand-picked selection of new and used vinyl. For all you digitalists, rooms also come equipped with high speed wireless access and speakers for your iPod.