This place is truly beautiful, with the sense of style you would expect from a hotel boasting FIT as a neighbor--including a Mondrian crafted from spools in the lobby. And while the aesthetics were incredible, the service surpasses the beauty. This place is style, as well as substance. Amidst all the design details is a really great hotel. We arrived a little too early for check in but were greeted with Crumbs cupcakes and offers to make us happy while we waited. The last time we checked in early at a hotel-- in Florida-- the desk manager acted like we showed up at his house unannounced. Fashion 26 got big points for being so welcoming. The staff gladly checked our bags, so we could head out to enjoy the city. We were called the minute our room was available. Later on, when we returned for check in, our bags were in our room 3 seconds behind us. Sometime after we left for dinner, the manager left us a message to make sure we were enjoying ourselves and to let us know to call if we needed anything at all. The only downside is that we were there for one night only. Next time we stay--and there will be a next time--we will stay long enough to get to the rooftop bar, and grab a burger at the cool little bar off the lobby.
The last NYC hotel we stayed at was The Standard in the MPD, whose approach to their guests can best be described as mild disinterest, bordering on boredom. I would never stay at The Standard again with their futon like beds, poorly designed bathrooms and "too cool" attitude. Fashion 26 is the exact opposite. The design at Fashion 26 is gorgeous but not at the expense of being very comfortable. And every member of the staff we encountered was incredibly hospitable and eager to be accomodating.
Finally--the beds are outrageous. We both agreed that It was the most comfortable hotel bed ever encountered. Would definitely recommend and can't wait to go back!
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