Marcel at Gramercy

Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy


The minimalist, 97-room Marcel is a poor-person’s chic boutique, and that’s not a bad thing. Rooms are simple yet modern (standard ones are walk-in-closet size), their gray-and-beige color scheme shaken up by bold, canary-yellow chesterfield bedheads. Bathrooms are uninspired but clean, while rooms on the avenue have decent views. Downstairs, the sleek lounge makes for a nifty place to unwind.

The 10th-floor business lounge has free wi-fi; otherwise, there's a $20 per day surcharge for in-room access.