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The Gotham Hotel is 'Highly Congenial' Just a Month After Opening

Where: 16 East 46th Street [map], New York, NY, United States, 10017

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This time, a reader sends in a brief report on the brand-new Gotham Hotel.

Beautifully located just off Park Avenue, this skinny sliver of a hotel (only four rooms/suites to a floor, handy for families) has surprising spacious rooms, tiny to not-so-tiny balconies (depending on which floor you're on), continental breakfast, European-style (bakery croissants and bagels, fresh fruit and juice, yogurt and cereal) and best of all, an attentive but super-casual staff that greets you in the lobby with a cheerful "Hi, guys" and offer of something to drink.

This low-key approach was unstuffy and welcome--there's no formal reception area or check-in, so it feels more like you're visiting distant (but friendly) relatives.

Loved the free WiFi, high-end linens, rainfall shower heads, books in every room. Highly recommended, highly congenial.