It's a common complaint among travelers planning a trip to NYC. "I can't find a comfortable, well-located hotel in Manhattan for under $150 a night. What shall I do?"
My answer: get off the island.
There's a trend of Brooklyn boutiques, such as NU Hotel (85 Smith Street, New York, NY, 718-852-8585) that combine luxury with a laid-back atmosphere.
In this new "Travel SOS" video, I look at the upsides of booking in Brooklyn, NY.
1) Location. If you stay in downtown Brooklyn, you're a 10-15 minute subway ride from the Lower East Side, SoHo and the East and West Villages.
2) Spacious rooms. $150-175 a night will get you a shoebox in Manhattan. However at NU, the average room measures 275 square feet. Some suites even have hammocks.
3) Modern and wired. The hotel offers free iPad rentals and has a cloud system for one-touch room service and wake-up calls.
4) Brooklyn rocks. A more relaxed pace and a greener environment. I enjoyed the colorful local art, indie boutiques, concerts and cafes.
For more New York travel tips and photos, check out my La Carmina blog.
What are your favorite Brooklyn hangouts? Have you ever stayed in this borough?
Thanks to NU Hotel and Molly Weingart.
