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Best internet rates guaranteed! A new boutique hotel offering concierge service, turndown service and personal attention to your every need. Free wireless high-speed Internet access in all guest rooms and public areas. Available in all rooms are bathrobes, free bottled water, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards, in-room safes and flat panel TVs. The hotel is walking distance from many...
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The Gem Hotel SoHo is located in downtown Manhattan one block from the Lower East Side. The East
Village is six blocks from the hotel. South Street Seaport is less than two miles away. Three miles
away stands the Statue of Liberty with views of Ellis Island. Yankee Stadium is 10 miles away with
Shea Stadium only 11. John F. Kennedy International Airport is less than 17 miles from the hotel.
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This hotel at the nexus of East Village and Lower East Side nightlife is perfect if you want to check out the downtown scene. A corner location increases your chances of having a view when you eventually rise to meet the day, and next door is a century-old knish bakery. The tastefully done rooms each have enough space for a desk; a few have hot tubs or microwaves and mini-refrigerators. With...
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Posted by fodors
on April 12, 2007
Perfect for budget-conscious guests who don't plan to spend much time inside, this East Village hotel has cookie-cutter accommodations at just the right price. Rates from $109; group discounts are available.
Posted by nymag
on March 31, 2007
Editorial Reviews from the web
In Short Two blocks from the much-filmed Katz's Deli, the HoJo chain's inexpensive downtown location offers 45 one- or two-bed rooms with all the basic comforts. Amenities include in-room coffee makers, cable TV and two 2-line phones with data ports, as well as a simple, complimentary daily breakfast and free daily newspaper. The hotel is central to the East Village and Lower East...
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Posted by Karen Hudes
on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 13, 2004)
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Howard Johnson is a well known chain hotel that will be familiar to any family or business person who travels often. This location is not very large, however can serve its customers with around three hundred rooms. They have a dining service, but I would suggest going out to eat in the big apple.
Thanks again to trip advisor and all the honest reviews. This hotel was perfect for a weekend getaway. The price was right, helpful staff, clean, and the location was amazing. We walked to E. Village, W. Village, SOHO and easy cabs to midtown and meatpacking. Although once you're in Manhattan, it's easy to get anywhere. We parked the car 3...
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Posted by evn86
on November 24, 2008
This was a great experience - found it by accident and decided to take a chance as my girlfriend and I wanted a boutique experience but struggled with the high rates elsewhere. The rate was nice and the pictures looked attractive so we booked. We were very happy with our choice and will definitely return. The hotel was well located...
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