The Standard Hotel is an Andre Balazs created vision that towers high over the Hudson in New York’s Meatpacking District. Originally designed by Todd Schliemann, it was completely renovated and redecorated by designer Shawn Hausman from Hollywood. The result is incredible-a cozy style with classic touches throughout.

Features and Amenities

The clean and simple hotel offers multiple services; The Standard Grill restaurant, the living room in a subtle blend of cocktails and DJ’s, the Biergarten and its classic German menu and the room service at all times, known for its multiple choice menu. But, culture is everywhere in this model of lush modernity. The standART video and the exhibitions add the artistic touch to the place. For shopping enthusiasts, the Standard meets all expectations.

This hotel is a must for anyone looking for something out of the ordinary; it is located in a trendy part of the city and is close to several of the major Manhattan tourist sights. Guests have a choice of 377 different rooms, all with floor to ceiling windows giving you an amazing view of the Hudson River and the New York City skyline. There are 9 different room types ranging in size, shape and the types of features that are included; though all come with the usual essentials including WIFI, flat screen plasma TV, full cable access, in-house safe and many other extras available on request. Guests can take advantage of this minimalist interior where all the bathrooms have bathtubs opened to the living rooms or exposed glass showers. An exhibitionist sexy touch, not for prudish persons.

When you’re through touring the city sights you have a choice of 3 food and drink options to help fill you up and replenish your energy, there’s the standard grill restaurant that offers a nice range of modern American dishes including an extensive red and white wine list to go with your meal. This is the hotel’s main eating option and is open almost all hours of the day, from breakfast till late night. If you are only after a light snack and lots of drinks, there is the living room located in the lobby area or  the Biergarten, an open air bar just outside the main entrance. As the name suggests the Biergarten offers guests a range of top class tasty German beer that can be used to wash down a sumptuous selection of homemade herb infused German sausages.

The Standard has a fully-equipped gym on the 17th floor.  Enjoy elevating your heart-rate and toning your muscles while overlooking The Hudson River.  Treadmills, bikes and elliptical machines point downtown and west; the strength area faces the titans uptown.  Their equipment is brand-new Technogym machines and weights, and the gym is over 1500 square feet!  In addition to an array of weights, you will find 4 treadmills, 2 wave runners, 3 elliptical machines, 2 upright bikes, 2 upper torso machines, and a kinesis machine.  Yoga and stretch mats are also provided. The gym is open to all guests over the age of 18 and is open 24 hours a day. Yoga classes are available on certain days of the week. Other exercises such as yoga and gym are on the 16th floor offering a view out of line. For those who dream of outdoor sporting activity, the hotel provides bikes for a ride along the Hudson River which is a real treat at sunset.

Location

Not so long ago, the trendiest thing worn in the Meatpacking District was a blood-stained apron. These days, the area is New York’s most fashionable neighborhood, chock full of hip restaurants, exclusive clubs, and paycheck-draining boutiques. Despite the haute onslaught, the neighborhood has managed to retain its blue-collar edge, thanks to the many wholesale meat companies which still operate out of the warehouses between Gansevoort and West 15 Streets. By night, however, the district is transformed, as butchers and meat-cutters disappear, and magazine editors, models, and a stream of Sarah Jessica Parker look-alikes take their place.

The Standard towers over the newly created Highline Park, an above ground walkway that overlooks the West Side Highway and the Hudson River. The Standard may boast its own restaurant and bar, but there are a bevy of other great eateries and drinking destinations in the neighborhood. Whether you’re starting your day with brunch at Pastis or cleaning out the Alexander McQueen store, you’re sure to find lots to do in the Meatpacking District – and of course, you can say you’ve seen and been seen there.