PUBLIC, New York

Public - A design-focused Lower East Side hotel with panoramic rooftop views and wellness programs

Located in Manhattan's Lower East Side, this 4-star New York City hotel features a state-of-the-art fitness center offering daily classes including pilates, yoga, and HIIT from professional trainers. Public spans multiple floors with 220-square-foot to 800-square-foot rooms equipped with custom-designed beds, residential-style blackout shades, and floor-to-ceiling windows. The property houses multiple dining venues, including Louis for grab-and-go items and Chef Diego Muñoz's Popular restaurant serving Peruvian cuisine. The rooftop bar presents 360-degree city views with an outdoor terrace, while Public Arts operates as a nightclub featuring music performances and art exhibits. The Lobby Bar provides living room-style seating with bookcases and workspace areas. Situated between Nolita and Chinatown, the hotel stands 0.5 miles from the Tenement Museum and 0.5 miles from the New Museum of Contemporary Art. Essex Street/Delancey Street station is a 10-minute walk away.

Pros

Complimentary wellness classes taught by celebrity trainers

World-class spa treatments including lymphatic massage and cryotherapy

Outdoor terrace with unobstructed Manhattan skyline views

Multiple dining options from casual grab-and-go to upscale Peruvian cuisine

Cons

12.5 miles distance from LaGuardia Airport

2.5 miles from Times Square entertainment district