The Crosby Street Hotel | New York

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This newsletter documents hotel lobbies, from the lavish Miami Beach Edition to the modest Marriott Courtyard, exploring their use for both business and pleasure.

Today’s hotel lobby is a New York City institution - the Crosby Street Bar at the Crosby Street Hotel.

Lobby layout: stretching one city block from Crosby to Lafayette Street this spacious corridor turn watering hole has a 14-seat bar, lounge area, and plenty of table seating. Massive warehouse-style windows provide natural light and a view into the hotel's garden and terrace.

The vibe: is warm and homely with a modern English style. Bright colors, eye-catching artwork, and vibrant walls create one of the most unique and inviting atmospheres I have experienced.

The crowd: is a melting pot of hotel guests, afternoon tea takers, barflies, and workers.

Fun fact: all the artwork on display in the hotel is the personal collection of the hotel owners Kit and Tim Kemp.

If you are in need of a place to be inspired, the Crosby Street Bar and its quiet energy is perfect.

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Crosby Street Hotel Lobby

Business

Great for: irl meetings, checking emails, and light work.

Coffee: yes, available from the bar. The coffee is bold, hot, strong, and fancy with hints of cocoa.

Music: yes, classical, smooth jazz, solo trumpet.

Wifi: yes, but it is not labeled Crosby Street Hotel.

Charging access: poor, but the bartender can charge your phone if needed.

Bathrooms: yes, located in the front of The Crosby bar but you have to go down a bunch of stairs. It’s a journey.

Leave your stuff alone to go to the bathroom? yes.

Pleasure 

Afternoon tea anyone? Served daily from 11A-5P at The Crosby Bar, throw that pinky up and go full English. Indulge in scones with clotted cream, macarons, opera cake, cheeses, and a glass (or two 😉) of bubbly.

La Piscina: no hotel pool but there is a terrace that is open during the spring, and summer.

Lobby Bar or Restaurant: restaurant/lounge called The Crosby Bar.

Menu: beer, wine, cocktails, food, and afternoon tea (menus).  

Happy Hour: no (🥲)

Thirsty? try the Red Snapper (pic below). It's a gin-based bloody mary with a botanical bite.

Hungry? try the grass-fed burger and fries.

Take a Look

Entrance to the Crosby Street Hotel

Reception

The Crosby Bar

The Bar & Terrace

Lounge Area & Courtyard Garden

Look Up

This is a section serving as a reminder to take a pause in life and look up. We will be featuring hotel lobby ceilings or in this case, the queen!

Four Season of The Queen at The Crosby Street Hotel

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