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PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

Property class: 4

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Downtown energy with smart comfort

PUBLIC brings Ian Schrager’s “luxury for all” idea to the Lower East Side, mixing style with real value. Guests move through communal lobby workspaces with plenty of natural light, then reset in rooms that block city noise with triple-glazed soundproof windows. There’s also a 24-hour gym with Peloton bikes for any schedule.

  • Downtown at your doorstep

    Walk to Little Italy, SoHo, Chinatown, Tribeca, and more from this central base.

  • Dining, from quick bites to sit-down

    From the LOUIS food bazaar to POPULAR’s Peruvian menus.

  • Rooftop views and a lively scene

    The Roof pairs panoramic skyline views with a bar and lounge feel.

Amenities

  • Bedside devices control lights, shades, climate.
  • Hotel-led wellness classes on the 17th floor.
  • Private Guest Lounge for a quieter reset.
  • Artspace dance club and performance venue onsite.
  • Trade boutique with books, clothing, accessories.
  • Easy subway access via Second Avenue station.
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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Great View Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A small, cozy bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, and a television on the wall.

Queen Room Hi-Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern, minimalist bedroom with a large bed, a small table with candles, and a cozy seating area.

Room (King with Sofa Bed)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a city view, a bed, a bedside table with candles, and a chair.

Room, 1 King Bed (Great View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • City view
  • 220 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

Loft (Great View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a round table with candles, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Loft

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A cozy, narrow room with a bed, a window with curtains, and a television on the wall.

Queen Hi-Floor

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(70 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A cozy, narrow room with a bed, a window with curtains, and a television on the wall.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Great View)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(60 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A cozy, narrow room with a bed, a window with curtains, and a television on the wall.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(120 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with a sofa set, armchairs, a coffee table with candles, and large windows offering a city view.

Penthouse (One)

  • 865 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs. Large windows with sheer curtains offer a view of the cityscape at night.

Penthouse (2 and 3)

  • 559 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

Loft, Park View

  • Park view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a TV, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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A modern living room with a wooden floor, a round marble coffee table, a beige sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

Suite (Residential Hotel)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A modern living room with a wooden floor, a white sofa, a round table with a vase, and a large window with sheer curtains.

Suite (Residential Hotel, High Floor)

  • 474 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a TV, and a wooden floor.

Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 213 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

In the entertainment district, PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel is in Manhattan, a walkable area in New York with great shopping. Radio City Music Hall and Broadway Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Brooklyn Bridge and One World Trade Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Madison Square Garden or Barclays Center Brooklyn. Visit our New York travel guide
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215 Chrystie St, New York, NY, 10002

What's nearby

  • A modern skyscraper with a unique stepped design, adjacent to a classic multi-story building with a brick facade.
    New Museum
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A spacious hall with a stage, wooden flooring, and a balcony with metal railings.
    Bowery Ballroom
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A rustic kitchen with a vintage stove, a sink, and a dining table with chairs.
    Lower East Side Tenement Museum
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • An ornate stone archway with intricate carvings, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings and a red brick building.
    New York University
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A city park with an archway, trees, and a fountain.
    Washington Square Park
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • 2 Av. Station
    2 min walk
  • New York 9th St. Station
    3 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Whole Foods Sushi Bar
    3 min walk
  • Cocoron
    4 min walk
  • Caffe Paradiso
    5 min walk
  • Russ & Daughters
    5 min walk
  • Flyfish Club
    3 min walk

About this property

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

  • Upscale hotel near New York University
  • Near Washington Square Park, PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel provides a nightclub, a rooftop terrace, and shopping on site. Be sure to enjoy Peruvian cuisine and more at the two on-site restaurants. Fitness classes are offered at the 24-hour health club; the property also has a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and 6 bars, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
    • Express check-in, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services
    • A water dispenser, a TV in the lobby, and multilingual staff
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
  • Room features
  • All 367 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (USD 40 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 30 for adults and USD 20 to 30 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 6 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Cantina
  • Lobby Bar
  • Louis
  • Popular
  • The Roof

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness classes
  • Nightclub
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,000 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 51.64 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20.00 to 30.00 for adults, and USD 20.00 to 30.00 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 40 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel?

As of Aug 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel on Aug 23, 2026 start from $325, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 40 per night.

What time is check-in at PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel located?

Located in Manhattan, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of New York University and Washington Square Park. 5th Avenue and Brooklyn Bridge are also within 1 mi (2 km). 2 Av. Station is only a 2-minute walk and Bowery St. Station is 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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