The Bowery Hotel

By Susan Breslow Sardone, About.com Guide

Part of the pleasure of staying in The Bowery Hotel is lounging in its comfortable, low-light lobby, which has an Old World look.

Persian rugs, high-backed chairs, velvet settees, tapestries, potted palms, framed mirrors, polished woodwork, sconces and chandeliers with bulbs covered in mini lampshades, and wrought iron details give this new hotel the feel of one that's stood its ground for a century without being unnecessarily reimagined or renovated.