Hotel at a Glance: NoMo SoHo

Located in the vibrant SoHo neighborhood of New York City, this boutique hotel draws inspiration from Jean Cocteau's classic film "Beauty and the Beast." Featuring contemporary design elements and panoramic views through its floor-to-ceiling windows, guests can indulge in a range of amenities including a state-of-the-art fitness center and a stylish bar.

The well-appointed rooms are equipped with CO & Billow toiletries, high-definition flat-screen TVs with streaming capabilities, plush-down comforters, and luxurious marble bathrooms. Dining options abound with NOMO Kitchen, the hotel's on-site restaurant, offering a fusion of modern American cuisine with global flavors crafted from seasonal ingredients. Conveniently situated just two blocks away from Canal Street Subway Station, NOMO SOHO provides easy access to the city's attractions including Little Italy, art galleries, and boutique shops, all within a short stroll from the hotel's doorstep.

• Soak up the vibe of a superb location and explore the nearby iconic NYC cultural and historical landmarks.
• Keep in good shape in the 24/7 fitness center equipped with a workout room.
• Modern guest rooms feature a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat-screen TV.
• Ways to unwind: Grab a drink at the onsite bar, relax in a guest lounge, or take a stroll around the area for unique shopping or dining opportunities.

Manhattan's Lower East Side: Chic Boutiques, Restaurant Row, and Contemporary-Art Galleries

If you were a German, Irish, Polish, or Jewish immigrant coming to America in pursuit of a better life in the 19th or early 20th century, odds were good that you’d wind up sharing space in an overcrowded tenement building on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The neighborhood—one of the city’s oldest—was a refuge for New York’s newest and poorest residents for generations. You can learn more at the Tenement Museum, located in a five-story brick building that once housed some 7,000 working-class immigrants.

In recent years, the Lower East Side’s identity as a welcome mat for newcomers has shifted as gentrification began to reshape the neighborhood. Pushcarts and rundown storefronts have given way to trendy boutiques along Orchard Street and a chic “restaurant row” on Clinton Street. What's more, the relocation of the New Museum has attracted a slew of contemporary art galleries. Some of the old mainstays have stuck around, though, including Katz’s Delicatessen and Russ & Daughters, which has been selling premium smoked fish, bagels, and other specialty foods since 1914.