THE RIDGE, New York

The Ridge - A boutique hotel with rooftop terrace and artist-curated rooms in Lower East Side

Located at the intersection of East Village, the Bowery, and Lower East Side, this 3-star New York City hotel features 42 boutique rooms with custom furniture and local artist installations by Ricky Powell and Crash. The Ridge accommodations include iPod docking stations, Samsung wall-mounted LCD HDTVs, Bvlgari bath amenities, and custom-designed showers with marble or European glass tiles. The 400-square-foot property contains a business center, conference space, and a meeting room. The lobby features dark-hued Mies van der Rohe-style chairs, wood paneling, and a golden textured wall. A rooftop terrace provides panoramic views of the Empire State Building and Manhattan skyline, equipped with lounge chairs and a covered area under an awning. Situated 0.5 miles from Bowery, The Ridge stands 2 miles from The High Line and 1.5 miles from the 9/11 Memorial.

Pros

Each room includes complimentary access to brain.fm, a cognitive state-influencing music service

Within 0.2 miles of notable dining spots like Prune, Russ & Daughters, and The Meatball Shop

Specially adapted rooms available for physically challenged guests

Complimentary Fiji water provided in all rooms

Cons

12.5 miles distance from LaGuardia Airport

Limited indoor common spaces beyond the lobby