I spent three nights here in January in a sky box loft on the 18th floor. View was pretty good looking further downtown & west. The room had a small lounge area which definitely made the room feel spacious and had a couple of small closets to hang clothes etc. I found the room to be a little too dark, even with all the lights on and on the 18th floor - I get the look they are going for but personally would like options. The bathroom was awesome, very light and bright with a large walk in shower, big bath and plenty of space on the vanity to spread toiletries out on. I loved the big window in there, but might not be for everyone. there was a curtain to close if you want more privacy. Check in was quick and easy, but in general I found the staff to be a little blasé. I didn't eat at the restaurant but did have drinks in the bar area and enjoyed the open fire. Top spot if you want to be downtown with loads of great restaurants, bars and coffee close by.

We stayed for a few nights just before Christmas. The decor is very cool both bar/lounge and (small) bedrooms/bathrooms. We really liked the area - trendy and authentic neighbourhood which is well placed for covering a lot of Manhattan on foot. But extremely noisy at night - definitely ‘the city that never sleeps’. We had breakfast in Dirty French (in the hotel) one morning which was over priced and extremely average, and after that ate out for the rest of our stay. Great coffee shop next door. The bar/lounge area is comfortable during the day, but in the evening is PACKED with non residents who come for cocktails or to eat in Dirty French. Front desk staff never acknowledged us as guests, and weren’t particularly welcoming. Worst of all, when we settled our account, they took £1500 payment on a debit card, but didn’t release the £1500 deposit on our credit card, despite many emails from us, for over a month. Go for a cocktail - but don’t bother staying.

We love this hotel. Everything is well appointed. The lobby and restaurant areas are chic without making one feel inadequate. The room are nice. This last visit we stayed in a Ludlow double which had a king and a queen sized beds and loved it. The neighborhood is awesome. Must try.

Love Manhattan, so unless the hotel is a complete disaster it's never going to be a bad trip. My wife and I spent 4 nights here with our 15 year old daughter in a 2 bedroom space. It was disappointing to find that 1 room (our daughter's) had no natural light - it was like an anteroom to the front, where we stayed.That's a little primitive for this day and age. It was certainly clean enough, a little small for my preference, a bit boxy - and overall lacked any real character. Bathroom was very nice but in terms of atmosphere and decor the rooms were non-descript. The reception staff were helpful when asked for info or recommendations, charm itself in fact, but on arrival, there was no offer to help us with bags or anyone to show us the room. We were given the keys and left to get on with it. That is clearly hotel policy and not what you'd call getting off on the best foot. The bar and lounge area was, by contrast, very comfortable and stylish although in the evening the atmosphere changed from family hotel into something else entirely. It made for interesting people watching. We had some drinks and bar snacks which were pretty good but paralysingly expensive. But hey, it's New York, right? We went down to breakfast one morning and it was good with customary polite, attentive service. So, a bit underwhelming, odd and slightly inadequate. We spoiled ourselves a few years back by staying at the Crosby Street Hotel and it was one of the best we've ever experienced. In comparison to this, it cost an arm and a leg although New York is eye wateringly expensive compared even to life in London. If you are fortunate enough to be able to make the choice I'd recommend spending the extra. ps if you go to the coffee shop next door with all the vinyl records, by all means have the coffee, it's very good. But don't buy the fresh OJ if you suffer from a heart condition; the price may push you over the edge.

We stayed at The Ludlow for five nights in December. We paid the extra money for a Skybox Loft but wish we'd asked for one higher up the building as we ended up with the lowest 'box' on the 8th floor. It was still lovely but I imagine that the view was better as you went further up the building. Small room (obviously, we were in Manhattan) but with a gorgeous bathroom and a comfortable seating area where we sat and read with a bottle of wine a few times. The bar / lounge area was lovely with the fire in deepest December, service was brilliant.

The Ludlow makes you feel at home from the moment you walk in the door. The staff is attentive to your every need, starting at the front desk. They greet you like a friend and are happy to help in any way they can. It is a great location, close to the subway and the area is filled with fabulous shops and restaurants. They have a wonderful lobby and bar, plus a great restaurant. The rooms vary, but well appointed and comfortable. Treat yourself to a great place and enjoy to He comfort of The Ludlow!

In November i was traveling by myself and stayed two nights at the ludlow in nyc. The hotel is in a great very hip neighborhood, the famous Katz’deli is just across the street. The hotel has a very welcoming lobby with friendly people at the reception. My room was lovely, very cost but with all the amenities you need and a great view. You can see the downtown skyline from the bed! I had a drink in the very nice and comfortable bar with again very friendly staff. The lower east side is a cool area too, lots of coffee places, shops and restaurants. Overall The Ludlow was a wonderful place to stay!

We stayed at this lovely hotel for ten days. The room was small but very comfortable and the view was spectacular. My only criticism is that there is little to no storage. We had minimal clothing with us and had to live out of our suit cases. Thankfully one suitcase fit neatly under the bed. Aside from this, I'd still recommend this hotel for short stays.

We loved the hotel, we especially recommend upgrading your room to the one with a bathtub next to widow. Awesome, peaceful place, great service. They allowed us to check-in earlier as well. I will totally come back!