The Allen Hotel
88 Allen St, New York, NY 10002, New York, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.0 / 5
The Allen Hotel is a 4-star property on Allen Street in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, surrounded by a dense mix of local eateries and nightlife. The hotel’s design leans polished and boutique-like, with details such as hand-painted ceilings and carved wood furniture. Rooms are described as elegant, with cherry floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, city views, marble showers, Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers; some upgraded rooms add balconies, and suites include separate living rooms. On-site offerings include breakfast, a quaint cafe, and a refined spa featuring a steam room and a cedar sauna. The hotel is about a 4-minute walk from the Grand St. subway station and sits close to cultural stops like the Tenement Museum (about a block away) and the New Museum (about a 10-minute walk). From this base, major New York landmarks are within reach, including the Brooklyn Bridge (about 1.4 km) and One World Trade Center and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum (about 2.0 km).
Best for
This hotel is best for travelers who want to stay in the Lower East Side near a wide variety of restaurants, late-night food options, and quick subway access via Grand St. It also suits couples and solo travelers who value a boutique feel and relaxation amenities, thanks to the on-site spa with steam room and cedar sauna and rooms with large windows and city views.
Travel tips
Plan to use the Grand St. subway station (about a 4-minute walk) for efficient access to Midtown sights like Times Square (about 4.5 km), Rockefeller Center (about 4.6 km), and MoMA (about 4.9 km). The immediate blocks around Allen Street are packed with dining options, so it’s easy to eat nearby without reservations on many nights. If you’re sightseeing downtown, the Brooklyn Bridge (about 1.4 km) and One World Trade Center/9/11 Memorial area (about 2.0 km) are close enough to reach quickly by transit or a longer walk.
What guests say
Guest feedback most consistently highlights the location, emphasizing the concentration of restaurants and food options immediately nearby and the easy walk to subway transportation. Cleanliness and room size are noted positively, with some guests describing rooms as comparatively spacious for New York. Service is frequently characterized as helpful and courteous, contributing to a repeat-stay impression. Dining in the neighborhood stands out as a recurring theme, including late-night options and nearby Chinese food; no clear negative patterns are provided in the excerpts.
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