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

Historic hotel: 1900s building with quirky creative touches
Notable past: Former haunt of Kerouac, Solanas & Lenny Bruce
Design flair: Eclectic decor with a twist in every room
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This one-of-a-kind Greenwich Village boutique hotel has some stories to tell.

Once a haunt of such degenerates as Jack Kerouac, Valerie Solanas and Lenny Bruce, it could be an easy chance for you to raise some standards.

Putting aside substance abuse, assassination attempts, and other vintage frolics, we now see a space deeply influenced by an on-the-edge kind of creativity.

In our opinion, this is the perfect starting place for a hotel. Swank New York hotel master Sean MacPherson apparently agreed.

Under his expert eye, the 1900 building has grown well into itself.

It’s a lovely structure adorned with all manner of beautiful, and odd, decor.

Each room has something just a little off, but in a creative way. Nothing’s ugly, just slightly unexpected.

If you like a little twist to each part of a very comfortable day, this hotel will serve you well.

What are the rooms like?

Number of rooms: 112
Compact stays: Petite Full starts at 100 sq ft
Pretty design: Whites, brass accents, quirky decor
Luxury option: Penthouse with terrace & wet bar
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Buckle up, big kids.

Rooms are small, and there aren’t many options for extra space, no matter how many Hamiltons you’re willing to drop.

Our smallest, the Petite Full, comes in at 100 square feet, basically just a bed with a couple wall sconces and a bathroom you’ll have to wiggle into.

Of all the other options, including Twin Doubles, only the Deluxe Queens manage to get to 150 square feet.

Basically, they are very pretty, but they are rooms, and not much else.

So if you really are just a bed and board type when traveling, you’ll be just fine.

It’s a homey combination of soft whites and just enough brassy finishes to feel fancy, without getting gaudy.

The robin’s egg headboards give just the perfect amount of color.

Both the off-kilter ceiling lamps and wild-thing-fur blankets add that bit of weird that we love about the Marlton.

In true New York fashion, they’ve managed to fit most of the essentials into your tiny little space.

Even the Petite Fulls have minibars, TVs, cozy robes and an armoire. Bathrooms are lovely marble creatures with vanity lighting.

There is one Penthouse option, offering 450 square foot suites with wet bars, living areas, and terraces. If you get the chance, absolutely go for it.

What are prices like?

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

Chic dining: European-inspired with a New York twist
Complimentary breakfast: Avocado toast & full service
On-site restaurant: Pricey but stylish meals & cocktails
Limited facilities: Inn-style, focus on food & rooms

Dining will be chic, sultry, and decidedly European.

One dining room is giving clear Musée de l’Orangerie, though the Cecily Brown mural is a bit too aggressively New York for our tastes.

Breakfast is complimentary, a perfect addition to the rooms we are now going to call ‘cozy.’

Who needs a coffee machine when you have full-service avocado toast?

Unfortunately, it’s not European enough to not tip, so ‘complimentary’ is a bit of a misnomer.

For lunch and dinner, food is expensive yet tasty, and very convenient. At the very least, treat yourself to a meal-priced cocktail just to enjoy the ambience.

There’s not much else in the way of facilities; it’s very much an inn-style spot.

How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?

Village location: One block from Washington Square Park
Cultural hub: Comedy Club, Whitney & Stonewall nearby
Great access: Broadway & MoMA 15 mins by subway
Walkable options: SoHo & Lower Manhattan within reach

Of course, you’ll be well-served by the neighborhood.

Any amount of claustrophobia can be instantly cured by stepping outside.

The Village has such an air of discovery that you could walk around for hours.

There are cozy bars to curl up in, famous inns where you can soak up the ambience, and a handful of parks to hang out in.

Indeed, the Marlton is just a block from Washington Square Park. It’s perfect for anyone on NYU business who wants a homey feel to the visit.

Stonewall Inn is less than a 10-minute walk, as well as all the other bars around Christopher Street and 7th Ave.

You’re surrounded by culture, with the Comedy Club around the corner and the Whitney within walking distance.

For more entertainment, Broadway is a 15-minute subway ride, taking you up to MoMA and the gateway to all things Upper East Side.

SoHo and pretty much all of Lower Manhattan are arguably within walking distance, depending on what shoes you brought.

Brooklyn is accessible from Washington Park and Astor Place in roughly half an hour.

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

Some things guests liked:

“Classy style, has charm, loved the breakfast and the staff were great. Location was also great for my needs. The room amenities, such as the robe, slippers, and toiletries were a nice added touch….”

“Location and ambiance. Feels like you’re staying on the left bank in Paris! Fabulous lounge and restaurant…”

Some things guests didn’t like:

”I really wish they had a door person–there are stairs to enter the lobby and there is no one to even open the door for you, let alone help you up the stairs with the heavy door and your bags….”

”The complimentary breakfast felt a little lazy. Not much choice….”

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