{"id":44028,"date":"2018-02-22T09:54:03","date_gmt":"2018-02-21T23:54:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=44028"},"modified":"2018-02-22T09:54:03","modified_gmt":"2018-02-21T23:54:03","slug":"public-hotel-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/public-hotel-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Hot hotel alert: 18 reasons to stay at the PUBLIC in NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here\u2019s why you need the PUBLIC<\/a>\u2013 New York\u2019s hottest new hotel, with serious futuristic vibes \u2013 in your NYC<\/a>\u00a0future.<\/p>\n

1. Luxury for all \u2013<\/strong> It might sound like a lofty goal but what\u2019s not to love about a hotel that aspires to offer \u201cGreat service. Great style. Great experience. Great price\u201d ? Tick, tick, tick, tick. Focusing on the things that matter to guests without unnecessary extras is a serious win for the modern traveller.<\/p>\n

2. It\u2019s the hot new thing \u2013<\/strong> New York loves a new star and the PUBLIC is \u2018the place to stay\u2019 on everyone\u2019s lips. Walking down the manicured pathway, surrounded by lush greenery, it\u2019s immediately obvious this isn\u2019t your average NYC accommodation.<\/p>\n\n

3. You\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re in the future \u2013<\/strong> The best word to describe the PUBLIC is \u2018futuristic\u2019, which makes it pretty fun to stay at in the here and now. Case in point: this epic escalator.<\/p>\n\n

4. Sleek design \u2013<\/strong> The futuristic vibe is partly thanks to the hotel\u2019s fit-out. Think bright lights, clean lines, greenery, and a whole lot of cool factor. But, then, you wouldn\u2019t expect anything less from hotelier Ian Schrager, the godfather of the boutique hotel.<\/p>\n\n

5. All of the tech –<\/strong> You\u2019ll receive an email the day before your arrival offering the option of a mobile check-in. That, my friends, is a simple luxury. If you need anything prior to or during your stay, you can reach out to the hotel\u2019s chat bot via phone or Facebook messenger, which is pretty fun and efficient. My request for help printing Broadway tickets is picked up by a \u2018real person\u2019 but it\u2019s still fun to test the service out. Emojis and all \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n

6. Well-designed rooms \u2013<\/strong> NYC hotel rooms are renowned for being on the compact side \u2013 and the same goes here \u2013 but the difference is the rooms at the PUBLIC have been thoughtfully designed down to every touch and detail, meaning everything has its place and purpose.<\/p>\n

7. Opening windows \u2013<\/strong> Because a little bit of fresh air goes a long way in this concrete jungle.<\/p>\n

8. Rooftop bar \u2013<\/strong> Nothing says VIP access like a roped-off lift, which guests have priority access to. The views from the rooftop bar don\u2019t disappoint, either!<\/p>\n\n

9. A pantry \u2013<\/strong> I love this concept! When you\u2019re feeling a little peckish late at night, pop downstairs and raid the pantry for snacks, just like at home.<\/p>\n

10. A quality gym \u2013<\/strong> That stocks mini Evian waters in the fridge, no less.<\/p>\n

11. Free Wi-Fi \u2013<\/strong> Like every hotel should have but, hey, many don\u2019t, so credit where credit is due.<\/p>\n

12. A luxe lounge area \u2013<\/strong> Located just behind reception on level two, this space feels like the home of a very rich relative with very good taste. By day, you\u2019ll spot people working and having meetings. By night, the softer lighting makes it ideal for a quiet drink from the bar. Bonus points for the yellow billiards table.<\/p>\n\n

13. The simplest shower ever \u2013<\/strong> I can\u2019t be the only one who struggles with the dozens of ways different showers operate. Left or right for hot? Which way for water pressure? Where\u2019s that darn lever to switch from the bath to the shower? The PUBLIC makes life easy with an on\/off button. It\u2019s the little things.<\/p>\n\n

14. A fab neighbourhood \u2013<\/strong> Located in the Lower East Side, you\u2019re away from the Midtown madness, yet within walking distance of great food and shopping options. Put Momofuku Noodle Bar (and their famous pork buns) on your must-eat list.<\/p>\n

15. A Whole Foods Market just around the corner \u2013<\/strong> Those who know me understand why this gets its own point.<\/p>\n

16. A cloud-like bed \u2013<\/strong> It might only be a double but the fluffy bed, which sits elevated up one step by the window, provides a great night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n\n

17. A hotel restaurant you\u2019ll actually want to eat in \u2013<\/strong> When researching the hotel ahead of my stay, I read some not-so-complimentary reviews of the in-house restaurant, Public Kitchen. We decided to give it a go anyway for an early pre-Broadway dinner and let me tell you, that was a great decision!<\/p>\n\n

Renowned French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and his team work their magic in the kitchen, churning out dishes based on the seasons and inspired by his travels.\u00a0 Every dish we sample is put together with serious attention to flavour, texture, and presentation \u2013 anyone who can make a simple fish course my favourite of the night is onto something \ud83d\ude09 With lovely service and a cool fit-out to boot, Public Kitchen proves reviews are totally subjective and that you can\u2019t always trust them\u2026 except for this blog,
\nof\u00a0course\u00a0\ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n

18. Check-out made easy \u2013<\/strong> In keeping with the PUBLIC\u2019s futuristic feel, our early morning departure saw us touch a few buttons on a screen at reception and say farewell to the hotel, all without seeing a single person. While the desire for a human touch in a hotel stay isn\u2019t likely to completely go away in the future, if more hotels take a leaf out of the PUBLIC\u2019s book in years to come, us travel lovers will be in very good\u00a0hands.<\/p>\n

Stay at PUBLIC<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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