TL;DR What makes this NYC boutique hotel special? Why should I stay here?

Sleek design: Glass-and-metal tower with moody interiors.
Unique touches: Steampunk hints with floor-to-ceiling windows.
Very central:near Times Square, Bryant Park and Broadway.
Great value: Comfortable stay, excellent staff, reasonable prices.
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This Midtown Manhattan boutique hotel gives moody, contemporary in the heart of NYC.

The exterior, a tower of metal and glass, is sleek and shiny. The interior maintains the same, glowing with light through pane upon pane of glass dividers.

The prominent clock walks the line between train station and steampunk, and part of us wishes they had explored further the dystopian Victorian vibe.

Yet, they chose a more standard, sophisticated path, and in fairness, many guests might appreciate that more.

So it’s all pretty carefully put-together, but with hints at personality.

The design won’t be as distinctive as some boutique hotels, but it’s all polished, comfortable and modern.

If you want a perfectly located, comfortable hotel with excellent staff and reasonable rates, you’ll be more than happy at the Archer.

What are the rooms like?

Number of rooms: 180 total, ranging from Queens to Doubles.
Playful style: Striped beds, dark tones, and accent colors.
Compact comfort: Smallest rooms ~200 sq ft, well-stocked.
Family options: Adjoining rooms available, some with views.
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Rooms have the most zhuzh at the Archer, in our opinion.

We can’t decide if the striped bed stands are more Cruella DeVille or Beetlejuice, but we appreciate the attitude.

The rest of the rooms are a nice balance of dark grays and blacks, whites, and an accent color or two tossed in there.

The smallest rooms are almost 200 square feet, which isn’t horrible in New York City.

They’re nicely stocked Queen singles.

We’re talking Frette robes, plush linens, and timelessly elegant yet unpretentious white-tile bathrooms.

From the Queen Rooms, we move onto a variety of King Singles and both Twin and Double Doubles.

Some rooms have lovely views, others exposed brick and wood flooring.

There are many adjoining options, so if it seems family-unfriendly at first glance, take another look.

Anything you choose at the Archer Hotel will have an HDTV, a safe, Nespresso coffee maker, a mini fridge, and daily treats, usually scoured from local businesses.

What are prices like?

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And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?

Rooftop bar: Moody setting with panoramic Manhattan views.
Casual bites: Pizza, fries, and small plates at AKB bar.
All-day drinks: Cocktail list with non-alcoholic options.
Extras: Late-night market and nearby fitness center access.

The bars are where the Archer starts getting all cool and mysterious.

It’s a lot of mood lighting, dark curtains, and/or multi-paned windows. The rooftop bar especially has the non-place feeling of a train station or airport.

It serves for a certain kind of romantic anonymity that we quite enjoy. The panoramic views of Manhattan don’t hurt either.

The rooftop is open for brunch, happy hour, and glittery evenings. They have a solid but limited menu of pizzas and some other entrées.

The cocktail list is nicely put together, with multiple non-alcoholic options. AKB is the all-day hotel bar, a nice spot for elbow-rubbing and fries.

They have plenty of other food options, in reality, but a combo of sweet potato, rosemary and truffle fries should not go overlooked.

If you’re coming in late, or early, check out the market, where you can grab treats and simply charge them to the room.

The Archer also partners with a nearby fitness center.

How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?

Central spot: One block from Bryant Park and Broadway.
Walkable sights: Times Square, Chrysler Building, MoMA nearby.
Easy transport: Surrounded by subway stations, and taxis.

You’ll be in the very center of Manhattan, close to Times Square, and one block from both Bryant Park and Broadway.

The location is prime for entertainment, shopping and all the top sightseeing in NYC.

Cultural institutions like the Paley Center and MoMA are about a 20-minute walk. Times Square, Madame Tussauds, and the Chrysler Building are even closer.

For spots like Central Park and the Village, you’ll probably want a cab, unless you’re a determined walker.

But really, it’s a perfectly central space to explore the entire island.

Getting across the river to Brooklyn is obviously a bit more difficult, but the hotel is surrounded by subway stations and there will be no time when taxis aren’t close by.

And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?

Some things guests liked:

“Every employee was welcoming, friendly, and very helpful. The employees in the restaurant where we had breakfast each day were very kind and hospitable as well! The midtown location is convenient to Grand Central Station, Bryant Park, NYC sites, and the metro. Great hotel in Midtown! I plan to return and recommend this jewel!…”

“Great location, modern and clean rooms. Friendly and helpful staff. Roof top bar was a nice addition….”

Some things guests didn’t like:

”Rooms are a little on the small side, but you don’t spend much time in them to be fair….”

”Unfortunately, the rooftop bar closes much too early for a city that never sleeps. It could have stayed open to at least midnight. The outdoor deck was closed because it had rained and we were told it was too slippery to walk out on. I’d recommend applying a non-slip coating so guests could choose to go outside to enjoy the wonderful views….”

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