The Get Recommends: Smyth Hotel, Tribeca

A perfectly-located Tribeca stay that gets the details right.

When I’m staying in Manhattan, location is everything, but a great location only goes so far if the hotel itself isn’t somewhere you actually want to spend time. During a recent stay at Smyth Hotel in Tribeca, I found the combination to be just about right: spacious, beautifully appointed rooms, an exceptionally comfortable bed, a great restaurant downstairs, and a location that makes exploring downtown New York incredibly easy.

The Room

One of the first things I noticed was the space. The rooms at Smyth feel generous by New York City standards, with thoughtful details and everything you need for a comfortable stay.

And then there’s the bed. One of the most comfortable hotel beds I’ve slept in, which, for me, is one of the biggest tests of a hotel.

The marble bathrooms are a nice size and equally well considered, with Malin+Goetz bath products—absolutely loved their rum body wash.

Dinner Without Leaving the Hotel

Another major plus: Smyth Tavern, the hotel’s restaurant, is right downstairs.

Sometimes the last thing you want to do after traveling or a long day walking the city is figuring out where to eat. Smyth Tavern makes that easy, and the food was genuinely good. It’s a great option whether you’re staying at the hotel or simply looking for an easy place to walk-in without a reservation.

The Location

Smyth is located on West Broadway, putting you right in the middle of everything that makes Tribeca such a great neighborhood to stay in.

There’s a Chambers Street subway entrance just a few steps away from the hotel, making it easy to get around the city, and plenty of places to eat within walking distance. Le Pain Quotidien is right next door for an easy breakfast or coffee, while The Odeon is just down the street for a classic downtown New York meal. I also have to give a shout-out to Forgione, another fabulous spot in the area by chef (and my fellow neighbor) Marc Forgione. 

There are also plenty of places to grab a drink nearby. Holy Water, Saint Tuesday and Smith and Millsare a few good options when you want to venture out for cocktails without going far.

A Great Base for Exploring

One of my favorite things about Smyth's location is how close it is to the West Side Highway and Hudson River waterfront.

If you like to walk or run while traveling, this is a huge perk. The Hudson River path gives you miles of room to get outside, with plenty of sightseeing along the way as well as kayaking, tennis, mini golf, and more. You’re also surrounded by some of the best downtown views of the city.

It’s a great area for exploring on foot, whether you’re heading through Tribeca, toward SoHo, or along the waterfront.

The Get Take

For me, Smyth hits that sweet spot of being comfortable without feeling overly formal, stylish without trying too hard, and convenient to the West Side Highway, Financial District, SoHo and the subway.

The rooms are spacious, the bed is excellent, the location is hard to beat, and having a solid restaurant downstairs makes the whole stay that much easier. Bonus points for also being pet-friendly and having soundproof rooms.  

Would I stay here again? Absolutely. I want to return back in the fall and sit in their cozy Galerie bar enjoying a nice drink by the fire with friends.

The Get rating: A definite recommend for a downtown NYC stay.