Arriving tired and grumpy at Newark Airport, we contemplated which would be the quickest and cheapest route to our home for the night, 60 Thompson. It is never ideal to hotel hop but it does make a trip more adventurous. Part of the popular Thompson brand, 60 Thompson is located in SoHo and is a hip, chic boutique hotel catering to the sophisticated and style-conscious traveller. SoHo is a lively area with numerous art galleries, cafés, restaurants and tempting shops.
Those wishing to stay inside the hotel will be entertained by the numerous facilities. On the ground floor Kittichai is an excellent Thai restaurant that now has a reputation as a foodie destination in itself. The Thom Bar provides a relaxed and luxurious lounge for guests to enjoy an expertly mixed cocktail or listen to the nightly DJ. The wow factor is found in the rooftop bar, A60 which offers unparalleled views of the Manhattan skyline and is only available to hotel guests, members or private parties.
The 97 room hotel is patiently waiting for its grand renovation, due to start later this year. I was thrilled to be experiencing the model room, renovated as an example of the transformation to come. The room was petite but not stiflingly so, with enough floor space to manoeuvre your luggage. There is a hint of Scandi-cool design, the colours are stark and simple, and the furniture is quirky and characterful, with a modern slickness. A display of American magazines provides information on city happenings and events; cheese and biscuits were out for us to nibble on and a huge tv was secured to the wall. I particularly loved the glass topped cupboard which stylishly displayed a selection of spirits and cocktail glasses ready for guests who fancy a bit of mixology practise.
The bathroom was small and functional with smart black marble-like walls and a sparkling mosaic floor. The bath-shower was powerful and refreshing. Delicious smelling REN toiletries were on offer. When bedtime arrived I fell straight to sleep in the big fluffy bed. Despite the time changes, I slept soundly until the morning. A cream cheese and crispy bacon bagel was the perfect start to the next day. Breakfast is served in the Kittchai dining room and therefore has a calm Asian ambience. My only slight discomfort was the lack of daylight in this restaurant.
Fad followers will be pleased to hear the Dominique Ansel Bakery is just a three minute walk away, so those craving a sugary Cronut can jump out of bed at 6am and straight into the drowsy queue. Or bribe your partner to save the space in line while you catch up on a few more hours of sleep.
60 Thompson presents big city style in downtown Soho, it provides everything a visitor needs and wants for a holiday in this non-stop city.
More information and book here: www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/nyc
Many thanks to NYC GO for their help with this trip, and Virgin Atlantic for flights.