Sohotel

I managed to obtain a room for less than $150 on a Sat night, which is a good price. But the problems started shortly after check-in. First, the front desk staff is neither friendly nor especially helpful. Their attitude seemed to be more like "move em in, move em out" instead of "how can I help make your stay more pleasant?" They assigned me to a 4th floor room and did not mention that some of the rooms were being renovated on the 4th floor...I wound up walking across dusty construction paper taped to the floor each time I came and... more

I'm really amazed by some of the reviews I have read on this hotel. If I had thought to check Tripadvisor before going to New York City last week, I probably would have changed my plans and stayed somewhere else but I'm glad I didn't because the place really isn't that bad. No, there is not an elevator. Lugging baggage up to the third and fourth floor is a little inconvenient, but it's not like you have to do it everytime you come and go to your room...just at check-in and checkout. Besides, most of us could really use the... more

I had 4 luggages and a handbag. There's no elevator! I thought someone was going to help me with my luggages. These women at the front desk just kept staring at me! I asked for help, and the woman asked me why did I bring so many luggages? Great help, huh? They are also racist! They give colored folks the worst rooms, and the non-colored better rooms. I am colored, so I should know!!! Also, be careful about leaving your precious belongings... If you can afford to stay somewhere better, then do so...you are saving yourself one... more

The location is great, we barely use the subway at all. The hotel looks new due to the renovation. very modern comtemporary look with hardwood floor and bright lights. no elevators, therefore you will have to drag your bags upstairs. we got a private bath double room thru Expedia at $103 per night. When we checked in, I overheard another guy checked in at the front desk got $89.99 per night (don't know if its a shared bath or not). Very clean, though there are stains on the wall we felt comfortable walking barefeet. bathroom was clean... more

amazed by some of the bad reviews here- what did these people expect when they booked this hotel? I stay in NYC a lot- it is nearly impossible to find a room with attached bath for less than USD100. SoHotel manages to do just that, and the rooms and bathrooms are clean. the location is excellent- walking distance from a lot of attractions and restaurants. The Ritz it ain't- but at these prices one shouldn't expect that. When I am in NYC, I prefer to spend my time outside of my hotel, the amount of time I spend in a hotel room awake is... more

During July/August 2005 I was on a two-month round-the-world trip from Australia(6 countries, 13 cities, 18 hotels) with my wife, and my thirteen year old & 2 year old daughters. On a trip like this, with a baby stroller & large luggage bags, style & location of your hotel can be important. I booked the Sohotel as it was right next to the main eating areas of New York. However, the hotel was not really a good choice for us - steep stairs & small rooms, and more seriously, our room did not contain a smoke detector(mandatory in Australia). A... more

It was really curious for me to find this site. I stayed in this hotel in 2002, spent Xmas and New Year's Eve in New York with my friends. Well, there we were, two couples and me...in one room with 2 queen beds....mmmm, I slept in the middle and kept sinking in the hole between the two beds....one night one of the couples had a fight and the 2 guys had to sleep on one bed coz the girls were upset...so I was caught in the middle with 2 guys that didnt wanna touch at all....and, the bar, that bar! would not let me sleep...we actually went down... more

then sure why not, you're going to pass out after a 5am adventure and sleep through the little pseudomotel. We were there for the hot/humid weekend in NYC and needed a place to stay for a night near all the great nightlife and shopping. Upon entry it was fine and then we approved it. Until we looked at the bathroom which was pretty bad. Toilet looked like it hadn't been flushed let alone cleaned in awhile and had some remnants of last night's dinner still floating about. Dry blood on the bathroom also, wasn't too appealing either. We... more

After reading the angry reviews but taking a chance anyway, I am relieved and delighted to report a perfectly fine weekend stay (June 10 and 11) at a bargain rate in a hotel that is clearly working very hard to provide low-priced comfort to it’s guests, and is succeeding as far as I’m concerned. The location couldn’t possibly be better for those seeking a stay right in one of New York’s funkiest and most distinctive parts of town. I chose it for the price – we paid $79 for double bed with in-room bathroom, which is a true... more

I completely regret choosing the Sohotel - it definitely got my first NY trip off on the wrong foot. The following points are offered in the hopes that someone else doesn't won't have to go through a similar experience: 1. Sheets and towels were stained (grease marks, blood marks, who knows what marks!). 2. No phone in rooms and the pay phones in the hallway were not working. 3. Room was dirty - hair in shower, paint falling off walls, dust encrusted air conditioner, dustballs on the floor. 4. Policies were not... more