The Jane is a luxury hotel located in the West Village neighborhood. A chic, classic New York hotel, The Jane is constantly frequented by the who’s who of New York, including Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who are often spotting brunching at the hotel’s restaurant. The Jane is known for its history; it was originally built as a hotel for sailors with cabin-like rooms in 1908 and was was lovingly restored on its centennial in 2008. In 1912, the survivors of the Titanic stayed at the hotel until the end of the American Inquiry into the ship’s sinking.  The surviving crew held a memorial service at the hotel four days after the ship sank. During the ‘80s and ‘90s, the hotel was part of downtown New York’s bohemian culture, hosting Hedwig and the Angry Inch and the Million Dollar Club, amongst many other rock-n-roll events.  The hotel has continued to house guests with more dash than cash ever since.

Features and Amenities

Rooms in the hotel all follow the sailing theme, and come in a few different varieties. Bunk bed cabins, which clock in as a cozy 50 square feet, can accommodate two individuals. Each cabin features a bunk bed, 300 thread count cotton sheets, flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock, free WiFi, telephone with voicemail, and in-room safe.  All Bunk Bed Cabins share the communal bathrooms located at the end of the hall on each floor.

Standard cabins, which are reminiscent of ship’s cabins, are adorable and cozy. Each cabin features a single bed, 300 thread count cotton sheets, flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock, free WiFi, ample storage, telephone with voicemail, and in-room safe. All Standard Cabins share the communal bathrooms located at the end of the hall on each floor.

Those looking for luxury over character will prefer the Captain’s Cabins. The Captain’s Cabins feature full, queen or king beds and Private Bathrooms. These cabins are approximately 250 sq. ft., and each Captain’s Cabin features 300 thread count cotton sheets, flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock, free WiFi, telephone with voicemail, and in-room safe. The private bathrooms feature rainfall showerheads, marble sinks, and C.O. Bigelow amenities.  All rooms have river views and/or terraces.

Guests at The Jane enjoy free WiFi throughout, cable TV and DVD players in all the rooms, telephones with voicemail, air conditioning, iPod docks, 24-hour front desk concierge, complimentary bicycles, multi-lingual staff, access to the High Line park, in-room safes, a Hudson River adjacent location, and across the street parking.

The Jane also features an in-house restaurant, Cafe Gitane, an eatery that appears better suited for Paris than New York. A beloved French Brasserie, Cafe Gitane is great for celebrity spotting. Baked feta and a mix of olives and orange slices with crusty bread are easy ways to start off, and although the tagines can be little dry, the meatballs in spicy tomato sauce, with hard-boiled eggs, cucumber, and a drizzle of yogurt, are an inventive standout. But really, you’re not here for an epic meal—Gitane is all about sipping a glass of Bordeaux or shot of espresso while sitting at one of the sidewalk tables and ogling the fashionista traffic.

Location

The Jane is located in the storied West Village at 113 Jane Street at the Hudson River.  The hotel is adjacent to the Meatpacking District and walking distance to Chelsea, Soho, and Union Square.  A quick stroll through the neighborhood will reveal its countless restaurants, bars, nightclubs and boutiques.  Across the street from the hotel at the Hudson River Park, guests can live as the locals do, enjoying any outdoor activity from a jog or walk by the river to a bike ride to sunbathing on the piers.  The Jane is close close to the A, C, and E trains at 14th Street and the 14th Street bus.