11 Howard, New York City11 Howard in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 3.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 302 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.8 before correction: Booking.com 2.4, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.5, Agoda 3.3. Rooms from about $342 a night (cached, not a live quote).11 Howard is a boutique hotel situated in the SoHo area, where Bowery, Chinatown, and Little Italy meet. The 207 rooms feature Scandinavian design elements and oak-plank flooring to create a modern atmosphere. It caters to both business and leisure travellers, offering a restaurant, a bar, and social spaces. The hotel operates with a focus on conscious hospitality and social causes. Guests can access valet parking and free Wi-Fi during their stay. While the service is highly rated, the guest rooms are compact in size. The property is suitable for those who want to be within walking distance of local city attractions.What stands out

Modern Scandinavian design

Central SoHo location

On-site restaurant and bar

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Watch out for

Small room sizes

Occasional maintenance issues

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