In the heart of funky Greenwich Village, the historic Washington Square Hotel is within steps of such world famous night spots as the Blue Note, the Comedy Cellar and the Village Underground. The hotel stands close to ethnic delights of Little Italy and Chinatown, and the trendy shops of SoHo. Back in Greenwich Village's bohemian days, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and other artists stayed at the Washington Square. Guests can visit area coffeehouses once home to beat poets, musicians and other artists.
Located across from historic Washington Square, the Art-Deco hotel built in 1902 and expanded in 2002 features a re-created original façade, while mosaic art works by co-owner Rita Paul adorn inside walls. The critically acclaimed North Square Restaurant and Lounge specializes in American cuisine with Central American and Asian touches. Patrons can relax in plum-colored booths and sample some of the 127 international wines. For a laid-back experience, patrons can enjoy high tea, pressed panini and other light snacks at the quieter Café Vogue. The hotel also offers a fitness center, massage room, complimentary continental breakfasts, and high-speed Internet access in the lobby and café.
Guestrooms provide splendid views of Washington Park, the Empire State Building and West Side. Awashed in subdued palettes, the rooms include desks, data ports, safes and plenty of other amenities.
To mix with the hip and sophisticated that only New York can offer, travelers can pick the Washington Square Hotel and delight in the ambience of trendy Greenwich Village, SoHo and Tribeca. While strolling among the sites, they just may hear in their imaginations the strains of Dylan and Baez from days gone by.
