Lonely Planet Review
Hey money-savers, the 122-room Cosmopolitan stands its ground for you. The seven-storey hotel sure is nothing fancy, and doesn't try to be - just clean rooms on a noisy corner in Tribeca for those who prefer keeping their money tabbed for classy outfits or nightclub drinks.
Opened in a way-previous life in 1852, the Cosmopolitan proudly thinks of itself as the longest continuously operating hotel in New York. Because it is. Room formats run to 'one double bed' and 'two double beds'. And there's your options, amigo. Rooms have a few mix-match patterns (mostly floral and mid-American). All are carpeted with Chinatown Ikea-wannabe armoires, desks and TV stands. There's dial-up Internet access and air-con. It's all kept sparkly clean (their cleaning staff easily make the finals for our 'most cheerful housecleaning staff in New York' award - it's an obscure honour, but has its cult following). The best rooms, with exposed brick and 'swankest' design, are on the northwest corner, offering views of the far-off Empire State Building. Rooms facing Chambers St and West Broadway can be quite loud - particularly on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
Review by author
Robert Reid