Sohotel

The Sohotel is located in the Bowery area of New York City. It was previously known as the Westchester, the Occidental and the Pioneer. Guestrooms at the hotel feature 13-inch mattresses with 3-inch pillow tops, complimentary bath amenities, plasma televisions with Direct TV access, alarm clocks, orthopedic bed frames, safe deposit boxes, ice machines, ironing equipment and secure key card entry. Free wireless Internet access is available in all public areas of the hotel. Private car service is available and guests have convenient access to snack and soda machines. The front desk is open 24 hours a day, so there are always concierge services available to assist you. The hotel is located in The Bowery, the neighborhood in downtown surrounding the boulevard that is the oldest in Manhattan. Originally known as New Amsterdam, The Bowery was the first settlement the Dutch explorers established when they arrived in the new world. At one time, the hotel was used as the headquarters for Big Tim Sullivan, one of the country's most famed rogue politicians. He threw elaborate banquets for celebrities at the location. The Bowery is also home to the CBGB nightclub, known for its punk rock performances by acts such as The Ramones, Blondie and the Talking Heads.