NU HOTEL, New York

Nu Hotel - A boutique art-focused hotel with local murals, hammocks, and bike rentals in downtown Brooklyn

Located at the intersection of four Brooklyn neighborhoods - Boerum Hill, Downtown Brooklyn, Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill - this 4-star New York City hotel features 93 loft-style rooms with hardwood floors and bespoke furniture. The NU Perspective rooms showcase Brooklyn-themed murals hand-painted by local artists, while select suites include in-room hammocks. A 24-hour fitness center offers treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, and free weights. The lobby-level NU Bar & Lounge serves continental breakfast daily and offers handcrafted cocktails. Guests can explore the area using the hotel's complimentary Republic Bikes. The property sits within walking distance to multiple subway lines, including the F and G at Bergen Street, the A and C at Hoyt-Schermerhorn, and the 2/3 at Hoyt Street. The Brooklyn Museum, with over 1.5 million artworks, and Barclays Center are nearby attractions.

Pros

Pet-friendly rooms with personalized bowls and embroidered beds

Eco-friendly initiatives including LED lighting and refillable amenity dispensers

Premium L'Occitane bath products and rain-style showerheads

Close proximity to diverse dining options on Smith Street and Court Street

Cons

11-mile distance from both JFK and LaGuardia airports

Limited on-site dining options beyond breakfast service