See MoreĮmbracing its urban resort vibe, 1 Brooklyn Bridge is packed with amenities. There's plenty of counter space and bespoke bath products are provided. Bathrooms are partially open to the room, though toilets and marble-and-mahogany rainfall showers are separated from rooms by door (it's not the most private arrangement). King beds come standard and are dressed in organic linens atop firm Keetsa memory foam mattresses.
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Free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and closets with yoga mats round out the features. Standard features are high-end across all categories: Smart TVs, iPads for dinner reservations and services, Nespresso machines and free coffee, and minibars featuring locally sourced drinks and snacks. Even entry-level King Rooms have both banquette seating and windowside chair seating, with suites featuring separate living areas. The look is equal parts bohemian and urban, where industrial design elements blend seamlessly with reclaimed wood, hand-knit blankets, and what essentially amounts to living art installations rendered in moss. The emphasis on staying green isn't hard to miss. Nice scenery aside, the rooms themselves are something to admire. Depending on the occasion, this might be worth the splurge. Of course, paying for upgrades will merit direct, full-frame views of Lower Manhattan's skyline and the bridge as well.
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New York City isn't known for space, but the rooms here are large by city standards, an effect which is only heightened by the walls of windows in every unit. Those windows are a key design feature, particularly because the majority of rooms have at least partial views of the Brooklyn Bridge. Taxis may be faster, but there's no guarantee thanks to NYC traffic.
You'll need at least 90 minutes for a trip to any of the area's airports, though JFK is the easiest to reach by public transit using the A train and the AirTrain.
There's also a water taxi station just below the Brooklyn Bridge for those wanting to reach Manhattan via ferry. It's about 20 to 30 minutes to reach Midtown Manhattan on the subway, and 30 to 40 minutes to Williamsburg. Commutes into Lower Manhattan are literally one stop (you'll find the World Trade Center close to the A and C stations once you enter Manhattan, while the F train leads to Chinatown and the Lower East Side). The closest subway station is either at York Street or High Street for F trains or A and C trains, respectively. Cafes, restaurants, and bars are on literally every block, including local landmarks like Grimaldi's Pizza. DUMBO is one of the city's most upmarket neighborhoods, and you'll find everything from an outdoor hipster market to luxury designers, national chain stores, and bespoke local retailers here. It's also directly connected to Brooklyn Bridge Park, which hosts events like movies and concerts in the summer months. The hotel sits right on the East River, which translates to stunning views of Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge. In addition to its wealth of features, this 1 Hotel outpost has a prime location that's perfect for travelers or those on staycations. You'll see a wide array of travelers here, from locals on staycations to couples, business travelers, and families. Even on slow nights, there's likely to be scant seating available, but that shouldn't deter you as it's easily the crown jewel in a hotel with many such gems. There, at the hotel's beautiful rooftop garden bar, views of Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge are nothing short of stunning. Upstairs, things are a bit more of a New York scene. You'll spot locals tapping away on laptops and reading, and tourists meeting up with one another before heading off to dinner. Despite all of this activity, the hotel's main common areas don't feel busy - instead, the vibe is always low-key and laid-back and very Brooklyn. Intimate seating areas, reclaimed wood tables, living walls, a straight-out-of-Scandinavia cafe, and a handsome restaurant all share the ground floor, with people constantly coming and going - day and night. The hotel is more of a hub that blurs the lines between local hang-out spot and tourist destination. DUMBO is a buzzing neighborhood, and the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge has made itself an integral part of its always growing social fabric.