SISTER CITY NEW YORK, New York

Sister City New York - A mindful 4-star retreat with rooftop bar and Scandinavian-Japanese design in Lower East Side

Located in the Lower East Side district, this 200-room New York City hotel spans 14 floors of thoughtfully minimalist architecture influenced by Scandinavian and Japanese design. Sister City New York features rooms equipped with floor-to-ceiling French doors, private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and electric kettles, with 17 rooms offering private terraces. The 11th-floor Last Light bar provides a rooftop terrace with views of the Freedom Tower and downtown Manhattan, serving craft beers, wines, and small plates including ricotta roast and black bass ceviche. A continental breakfast is served daily in the canteen-style restaurant space furnished with vintage German schoolroom chairs. Guests at Sister City receive a month's free subscription to Headspace meditation app, reflecting the hotel's focus on mindfulness. The property stands adjacent to the New Museum, 0.3 miles from Bowery, and within walking distance to SoHo's entertainment district. Key landmarks within 1 mile include Wall Street, Chinatown, and the World Trade Center Memorial Foundation.

Pros

Direct access to Freeman's Restaurant through the hotel garden

Nine bunk rooms with double beds accommodate groups of four

Space-saving valet stations with pull-down hangers and under-bed storage

On-site shop offers travel accessories, snacks, and specialty items like marble-handled razors

Cons

12.5 miles distance from LaGuardia Airport

Quiet atmosphere may not suit guests seeking vibrant nightlife