Roger Smith Hotel, building in Manhattan, New York City
The Roger Smith Hotel is a hotel in Midtown East, Manhattan, housed in a classic brick building. Inside, the spaces feature dark wood furnishings and hand-selected antiques, while murals and metal reliefs shape the decor throughout.
The hotel was built in the early 20th century and has been run by the same family for over 80 years. Over the decades, it has become a fixture of Midtown while keeping its original character intact.
The hotel takes its name from an earlier owner and remains woven into the neighborhood's story. Local artists' work covers the walls, and rotating exhibitions in the lobby and bar shape how visitors experience the space.
Rooms include flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and minibars, while larger units offer sofa beds and microwaves. Staff provides free fitness passes to nearby gyms and complimentary fruit and granola in the lobby throughout the day.
Guests can participate in a book exchange program where they take and swap books from room libraries. The rooftop bar Henry's offers views of the Chrysler Building and creates a quiet retreat in the middle of the busy city.
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