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The Ludlow
- Where:
- Why:R&D for an upcoming cafe we are opening in Charleston.
- When:July 2014
- Who:My business partner, Tim, and Ari Kolender, our chef at Leon’s and our new cafe, St. Alban.
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Great fixtures, and a view that’s tough to beat.
The beds, reproduced from an original that MacPherson found, were beautiful and comfortable.
The sparseness of the front lobby is a stark contrast to the space beyond.
Design details: Brutalist chandeliers, sconces from Apparatus, and plenty of space to lounge. The entry lobby details - plenty of wood, and Stephen Kenn sofas.
Gorgeous details; and shoes ready to explore the LES.
Looking out over the LES, with room for friends.
Highs & Lows
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Incredible location. If you want the buzz of NYC, this is the place to stay.
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Gorgeous design. Sean MacPherson nailed all the details, from the lobby to the room.
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Food and drink. With the talent in place, you don’t have to leave the building for a proper drink or a memorable meal.
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The entry foyer is lacking the energy of the plush, sexy room beyond it.
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In the soft opening phase, I encountered a few kinks. We had to move late night because of malfunctioning AC.
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Small rooms…but you aren’t here to hang out in the rooms!
Important Bits
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Type
Boutique hotel.
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Vibe
It’s much more rock n’ roll than other MacPherson designed hotels in town. It feels like a more spare, youthful Gramercy Park Hotel. It maintains some of the grit and funk of the LES, but still feels comfortable. de Sede sofas give a very 70’s vibe and the speakers, mounted from the ceiling are large enough to tell you that this place was meant to be lived in.
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Location
In the heart of the action on the Lower East Side in NYC. Steps away from plenty of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and a quick walk to some great shopping.
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Rooms
184
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Music
An eclectic mix, mostly leaning toward rock. We heard Talking Heads, The Clash and Metallica, among others.
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Year Opened
2014
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Designed By
Sean Macpherson
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Health & Wellness
No gym, but passes to Ludlow Fitness.
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Restaurant
Dirty French, the newest spot from the Torrisi/Carbone crew, will open early September. Sean MacPherson is helping with the design, as well. Judging from early shots, it looks to be a moody, darker update to the McNally-esque bistro design formula. This will no doubt be a buzzy, tough table with the food to match.
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Bar
The lobby bar is currently open. I spied Damon Boelte, well known barman from Prime Meats, behind the stick. The program is overseen by Thomas Waugh, a Death & Co. alum who most recently won raves for his creations at ZZ’s Clam Bar. The drinks favored the rich and boozy, so I stuck to some simple aperitifs and basic nightcaps.
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Minibar
A well stocked mini-bar with some classic standbys: Bombay Sapphire, Jameson, etc. Alcohol, candy, chocolates - a big selection of most things you might need for a wild night out (or in).
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Children
Because this is in a serious drinker’s part of town, I’d say leave them at home.
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Price
Affordable luxury.
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