Nu Hotel

A few blocks from downtown Brooklyn and subway lines leading quickly into Manhattan, and across the street from Brooklyn's restaurant row, Smith Street, the Nu Hotel ("new" in 2008) couldn't have found a better location. This eco-friendly hotel uses cork flooring in the guest rooms, organic Baltic linen, and recycled teak wood furnishings. Eco-friendly doesn't always translate to guest friendly; however, I'm happy to report that the Nu Hotel was more than friendly to me. Rooms, though not enormous, have high ceilings and windows that allow an abundance of light; mine had a view of the iconic Williamsburg Savings Bank. The larger rooms, including the "friends suites," have queens and bunk beds for families, while the "urban suites" feature a sitting area and your own personal hammock, making the Nu Hotel the only hotel in New York City that I know of that has hammocks. A well-equipped gym, complimentary breakfast, and business center add to the hotel's enormous appeal.

Facilities:
Lounge; complimentary continental breakfast; concierge; fitness club

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