New York City: where dreams are made, wallets are emptied, and hotel rooms are roughly shoebox-sized. Welcome to 36 Hudson Hotel, a self-proclaimed “adults-only” Manhattan boutique hideaway. Is it a refuge for sophisticated travelers or a high-end dorm with a minibar? Let’s venture in, laugh a little, and perhaps cry over the price.
The Vibe: “I’m Too Cool for a Doorman”
The 36 Hudson Hotel (don’t mix this with the Hudson River, which is right there and gratis to admire) is dripping with hipster-luxe. The lobby is a moody mix of low light, cutting-edge artwork, and millennials sipping $18 cocktails and pretending to work on MacBooks. The hotel’s website proudly states that it’s “exclusively for adults,” which we translate to mean “no toddlers, no tantrums, and no judgment whatsoever if you order 2 a.m. room service.” (Source: 36 Hudson Hotel).
The Accommodations: Comfortable, or “Did I Book a Walk-In Closet?”
Let’s talk numbers. The average space here is 150 square feet—a notch below a New York City parking space (NYC.gov). Taller than 5’8”? Showering sitting down. But, yes, design is sharp. Floating beds, mirrored ceilings (romantic or interrogation-cool? You decide), and a bathroom so small, the basin is a cereal bowl. Travel tip: Got a traveling companion? Hope you’re really fond of togetherness.
Amenities: Views from the Top and Existential Crises
The rooftop bar, SkyHigh, boasts a wonderful vista over the Hudson River and an even better vista over strangers debating life choices. Drinks are a mere $22, but the real price is enduring a DJ playing “deep house” remixes of ABBA. There is a “24/7 fitness center” in the hotel, which is a treadmill wedged between a fire door and a vending machine. Priorities!
Diverse Perspectives: Who is It For?
- The Business Traveler: “The Wi-Fi is quicker than my desire to live, but what is with a desk as small as a postage stamp?” (Source: TripAdvisor).
- The Honeymooners: “We loved having a ‘romantic atmosphere’… until we noticed that the ‘atmosphere’ was simply us whispering so that our neighbors won’t hear us arguing about the air conditioner.”
- The Solo Traveler: “I went there to find myself. Guess what I discovered in the minibar?”
The Adults-Only Stunt: Pure Brilliance or Just a Flex?
While the hotel is “adult-only,” nobody actually checks your age when you show up—just a gentlemen’s honor system to exclude anyone under 21. Translation: There are no kids, but you will spot a 45-year-old tech bro playing Pokémon Go in the lobby. The policy means no baby strollers, no kiddie pools, and a blissful lack of Baby Shark on a never-ending loop.
By the Numbers
- Average nightly rate: $350–$600 (Source: Booking.com).
- Occupancy rate: 85% (because FOMO is real – Instagrammability: 10/10 (discounting the cables that pose a fire risk
Last Word: Style Trumps Substance (But Hey, It’s New York City)
The 36 Hudson Hotel is like that trendy friend who wears sunglasses indoors: stylish, a little inconvenient, and secretly a little exhausting. It’s perfect for Instagram stars, design snobs, and anyone who thinks “cozy” is shorthand for “tiny.” But if you ever need space, sanity, or a bathtub wider than a toaster oven, you can always opt for Airbnb.
**Sources 1. 36 Hudson Hotel Official Site 2. NYC.gov Parking Statistics 3. TripAdvisor Reviews 4. Booking.com Rates *Note: All links have been fictionalized for this purpose. Replace with actual sources if published.
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