Marcel at Gramercy

Marcel at Gramercy Review

A fall 2008 redesign has transformed the Marcel into a chic yet affordable stay that gives guests both style and substance in a prime location. The small lobby is outfitted in a dark palette of black, gray, and blue, making it feel like a swanky nightclub; rooms are modernized with flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, Frette linens, and Gilchrist & Soames bath amenities. Rooms may still be a bit small for the price point, but the sleek redo added a much-needed zest to the decor. The 10th-floor lounge, where there's complimentary computer and Wi-Fi access, free coffee, and a connecting outdoor patio, offers respite from the bustling city below. Inoteca, an offshoot of a popular Lower East Side small-plates Italian restaurant, is on the ground floor and provides room service.