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The Crosby Street Hotel: New York City Out of Town Wedding Guest Accommodations

Whether your visiting New York City for the weekend, or planning accommodations for your Manhattan wedding, one thing is for certain- New York’s hotel scene is hot these days.

All of a sudden, a fresh crop of hotels have sprung from the city streets, offering chic refuge by way of every aesthetic.  From modern, to classic to downtown chic- New York’s latest hotels have become hot haunts for tourists and locals alike.

While it’s almost too hard to pick just one, I’m partial to one little newbie, quietly nestled in the heart of Soho.  It’s a lovely boutique spot mastering the art of chic eclecticism and fabulous downtown style.  The Crosby Street Hotel.  Take a peek.

The Crosby Street Hotel is situated between Spring and Prince Streets in the center of Soho. As the first stateside outpost from London-based Firmdale Hotels, owner-designer Kit Kemp maintains a fresh, contemporary and sometimes quirky look throughout the hotel’s 86 individually designed rooms. Her emphasis on color, texture and unique art truly makes the Crosby Hotel a perfect locale for any wedding-related fete.

The “Spring” room is one of three private event spaces at the hotel {and my favorite for chic rehearsal dinners}. The space is so perfectly designed, only a few simple flowers and candles are needed to personalize an event.

A “Crosby Suite.” High ceilings and full length windows with spectacular views of downtown New York make these high line suites perfect for pre-wedding pampering. Paparazzi take note: This one overlook’s Kelly Ripa’s {shrub-obstructed} abode.

The lobby is dominated by soaring glass windows and a dramatic 10 foot high Jaume Plensa steel sculpture of a human head created from letters of the alphabet. How’s that for editorial?

The Crosby Bar is a vast space with a long pewter bar and a multitude of colorful 50′s ceiling lights. It’s perfectly upbeat and wildly colorful.

Jacqueline Weppner writes weekly for StrictlyWeddings.com and is the owner of Merci New York; a wedding blog and styling service for the New York City bride. One of Merci New York specialties is chic out of town guest gifts delivered directly to Manhattan hotels.  For more information, click here.

Doubles from $495.  79 Crosby Street; 212-226-6400

Photos courtesy of the Crosby Street Hotel

2 Comments on “The Crosby Street Hotel: New York City Out of Town Wedding Guest Accommodations”

• Beth April 8th, 2010 8:36 pm

  I love NY-and cannot wait to see this Hotel, and better than that, I cannot wait to stay there. We are all coming to NY to buy my gown, so for sure will want to think about staying here-and of course we adore Soho!!

• Amber April 8th, 2010 1:37 pm

  OMG, thnaks for sharing-not only do we love New York, we love being in SOHO! A must for us to check out!!!

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