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Hotel: Chambers Hotel Manhattan

Location Layout: A small lobby just inside from the street, with a mezzanine level that is way better, with fluffier couches and a small bar for buying drinks. It's not a huge mezzanine however, so be mindful of other guests and don't make it your office.

Outlets: You might have to reach behind the couch to get to it. So, sparse.

Furniture: Super comfortable with big, overstuffed couches and chairs.

Digital Nomad Tolerance: The only staff that's upstairs is usually the bartender, but a table waiter comes later in the day and you really should order a drink if you're staying long. If you aren't buying during prime time pre-dinner hours, and you're taking up a whole couch, you might be asked to go downstairs. Jason Calancanis once used the hotel's Town restaurant as his office for a day, but now that's closed.

Phone Calls: Only if you can keep it very low.

Overall Mood: During the day, it looks to be 30-something travelers fleeing their room to check their emails on their laptops or read. In the evening, guests stop here for a drink or to get their party together before heading off for a nice dinner and the age range is all over the place.

Digital Nomad Grade: A
Lack of outlets sucks, but the free wifi, access to alcohol, view down into the lobby, and quiet atmosphere although you're in the middle of Midtown is a winner. Best for working during the day, since pre-dinner guests will give you the stink eye in the evening if you're taking up space.

[Image: Chambers Hotel]