Surprisingly, there's no Sex and the City affiliation at the Cosmo, but for those saving for Jimmy Choos (or just on a budget) it's a steal. Rooms are rather plain, but at least they are all modern and clean. The hotel is situated on a busy TriBeCa intersection, and is an ideal launching pad for exploring downtown neighborhoods like Chinatown, Little Italy, and SoHo. The building dates to 1850—Abraham Lincoln slept here. Repeat clientele come for the "miniloft" rooms, with a bed on an upper level and bath downstairs. Pros: spotlessly clean; friendly staff. Cons: noisy location; spartan rooms.
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