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At 50 square feet, some of the rooms at the Jane mimic a chic train cabin. Photo: Gregory Goode
A ram's head in the hotel's ballroom, for example, and the restored lobby complete with a Royal Tenenbaum-like uniformed bellhop exude style.
But imagine being led to your room and finding a teeny train-like cabin with a bed. Yep, that's right -- some rooms in the hotel are 50 square feet.
The vintage looking uniform was custom made. Photo: Gregory Goode
And although tiny, Goode and McPherson managed to trick out each room with plenty of storage space -- racks for suitcases and under-bed drawers -- not to mention flat-screen TVs and free Internet access.
With a mezzanine lounge like this, who needs a suite? Photo: Katie Sokoler
And what the room's square footage lacks, the hotel's common areas make up for. The lobby's bar is housed in a former ballroom restored by Goode and McPherson and is already a hotspot -- music groupies might recognize it as the former Jane Street Theater of Hedwig and the Angry Inch fame. And as a guest, you won't have to travel very far to get to the action!
What's a ballroom without a disco ball? Photo: Katie Sokoler
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I stayed at the Hudson Hotel (58th ave.) this past fall and paid $369.00 for a room that wasn't much bigger. It was terribly uncomfortable for my wife and myself!
ReplyNo way. They might run a MRI while I sleep. Ha!
ReplyHa...I once had a room at the Milford Plaza, near Grammercy Park in Manhattan. It wasn't much bigger and I paid 300 bucks a night 25 years ago.
Replyi i stayed at the milford two years ago it was not wortg the 250 a night an it was yucky
I remember staying at the Plaza (Milford, one that is) back in the late 80's after seeing a commercial on late night tv. "The lullaby of Broadway" special they offered that place was a dump but it was FUN and I was much younger. They have remodeled since way back then but I havent stayed there since. I always smile when I walk by it though.
Sure - if it was just me and all I needed was a place to crash - no problem! Even if they had a double or queen bed for couples and the room looked like that we would do it if we had the time there planned and just needed a place to sleep. I can sleep on the recliner at home I can sleep there. But I think it s/b less them $99 a night if you have to share a bathroom!
ReplyOh my God ! I stayed there about 17 years ago [93/94] i stayed for 2 years , it used to be a Flophouse ! it was terrible ! they charged $150 a week, and you couldn't stay more than 28 days[they didn't want permanent residents,though there was some] It's name at the time was "The Riverview Hotel" i was on 4th/5th floor the restrooms were horrendous,the only decent restrooms/showers were the 2nd/6th floors, after my 2nd year there was a fire on the
Reply3rd/or 4th floor, management was terrible to the clientel , treated us horribly. i guess after "Hedwig " they decided to renovate. It's big claim to fame is that it housed the survivors of the "Titanic" check out the "Hedwig" dvd for some more info. I must admit seeing it again brought back a lot of bad memories, but i would stay there just to put to rest some old ghosts,i'm glad it's been transformed, the building itself was nice-looking. Goodbye/Good Riddance "Riverview Hotel" Good Luck "Jane"
Lee Alvarez
Right on, Lee. I'm interested as a student of history the details of the Titanic survivors. If you can guide me to more details, I would appreciate it. Thanks, Steve
Great post Lee.
Thanks for the historical perspective.
Heck, if you are only going to NYC for a very quick business trip and then catching the next flight back the following morning, this is more than adequate. Same goes if you are in the City to see a show and want to go out for a nice dinner but don't want to drive back to the Burbs that late or after having a few drinks.
ReplyThe ONLY concern I have is the "bath sharing". I would rather pay a few more bucks not for a huge room but to have a private bath.
thanks, but no thanks!!!
Replyit looks no different to me than some train and cruise ship quarters.
ReplyIt is small, but then again, I would only sleep there, not live there.
But they could have made more walking space to give a little less feelings of cramped
If you just want to sleep the night, this room is fine. But if you want to do ballroom dancing in your room, it falls a little short.
ReplyI think this is a great idea. My son and I stayed at a youth hostel in Edinburgh Scotland for about $45 per night ... it would have been cheaper but he was under 18 and that required us to have a private hostel room for 2 instead of a "dorm" style room (safer too). This room looks much better than our hostel room. I've always thought hostels would be a great idea for America (and wished I had the money to start one) but figured the dorm style wouldn't go over here ... maybe the private (but small) room style would do better. I wish them all the luck in the world!
ReplyWe have hostels in the US...mostly in large/ tourist friendly cities. They range from very good to..."OMG, I wouldn't go near that place!", they just aren't as publicized/utilized as they are in Europe. I spent two weeks at a lovely place 3 blocks from the beach in Huntington Beach, California once. Check out www.HOSTELS.COM, for worldwide accomadations. Happy traveling!
Umm Resee-
Hostels are alive and well and great deals in the USA! They have been for many years. Where have you been? Major cities and little tucked away places have them here. Check it out. Same deal- private rooms and dorm style available.
I slept in a hole in the ground, sometimes filled with water, which I had to dig nightly. This was for a two year period of time, but of course this was courtesy of the government, and needless to say, I don't see what the big deal is, in sleeping in a small space???
ReplyAnd thank-you very much for your service to our country. I appreciate it.
"GB 8-18-2009 @ 9:18AM
I slept in a hole in the ground, sometimes filled with water, which I had to dig nightly. This was for a two year period of time, but of course this was courtesy of the government, and needless to say, I don't see what the big deal is, in sleeping in a small space???"
I didn't sleep in a hole in the ground, rather an 8 foot rack on a ship, but I agree. I can sleep anywhere now thanks to the US Navy. These rooms would be perfect for me.
It coast way to much. it should be about $ 15.00 a night!
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