Lavish Downtown Manhattan Oasis in Union Square

Lavish Downtown Manhattan Oasis in Union Square Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Lavish Downtown Manhattan Oasis in Union Square on East 14th Street, you immediately get that “I’m in the heart of it all” feeling. This three-star property sits right in Gramercy — honestly, one of those neighborhoods that feels both residential and buzzing at the same time. The building itself has that classic New York charm without trying too hard, and you know what? Sometimes that’s exactly what you want after a long day of exploring New York.

The Perfect Manhattan Base

I mean, the location here is pretty much unbeatable — there’s a reason couples are rating it 9.9 out of 10. You’re literally steps from Union Square, which means you’ve got the farmer’s market on certain days, great people-watching, and that subway hub that connects you to basically everywhere. What I love is that you can walk to the East Village for dinner, hit up the shops along Broadway, or just wander into Gramercy Park area when you want something quieter. The neighborhood has this perfect mix of locals grabbing coffee and tourists figuring out their next move.

Your Room and Comfort

The room setup here actually surprised me in a good way. For a three-star place in Manhattan, you’re getting solid space and comfort without paying those crazy midtown prices. The beds are comfortable — not amazing, but definitely good enough that you’ll sleep well after walking 15,000 steps around the city. What really works is how they’ve designed everything to feel less cramped than your typical NYC hotel experience. The windows let in decent light, and honestly, that matters more than you’d think when you’re staying in the city.

Food and Neighborhood Eats

While the hotel doesn’t have its own restaurant, you’re surrounded by incredible food options — I’m talking everything from quick bagel spots to those hidden gems that only locals seem to know about. There’s this great little place around the corner that does amazing breakfast sandwiches, and if you’re feeling fancy, some really solid dinner spots within a few blocks. The beauty of staying here is that you can grab coffee and pastries in the morning, then explore different neighborhoods for meals throughout the day.

Why Guests Love It

Look, this isn’t going to be the fanciest hotel you’ve ever stayed in, but it gets the important stuff right. The 9.2 rating tells the real story — people leave happy because they got great value in an incredible location. You’re paying reasonable rates to be in one of the best parts of Manhattan, with easy access to everything from Washington Square Park to the trendy spots in the East Village. For couples especially, there’s something really nice about having Union Square as your home base — you can people-watch, grab groceries at the market, or just sit in the square and plan your next adventure. It’s that sweet spot where you feel like you’re living in New York rather than just visiting it.

Lavish Downtown Manhattan Oasis in Union Square Accommodations

Reviews of Lavish Downtown Manhattan Oasis in Union Square

• Olivera from Italy (10/10)

  Great location, spacious flat for NYC standards, well equipped kitchen, very friendly host

• Dorothea from Germany (8/10)

  We stayed there in October. The appartment is very nice and in a great location. For NY is very very big and had enough space for the three of us. Kitchen has everything you need. Sara‘s response time was very quick.
  Subway in front of the door. Very convenient.

• Christine from Australia (8/10)

  The apartment was perfect for our needs. Although we did not cook the full sized kitchen was very handy for breakfast and snacks. The apartment is up two flights of stairs. Once inside the apartment is quiet and lovely but the building itself was a bit dirty. We loved the location which was super handy to all our needs. Great restaurants and easy access to groceries and public transport. We mainly walked 5 minutes to Union Square subway then it was a quick, easy commute to anywhere. Joe's pizzas across the road are excellent. Communication was prompt and very easy. We really enjoyed our 11 night stay here and enjoyed the extra space we would not have had in a hotel.

• Alejandro from Argentina (8/10)

  La ubicación. Los ambientes eran grandes, era cómodo. Las camas cómodas

• Carlos from Mexico (10/10)

  Excelente lugar muy limpio

• Walter from Italy (10/10)

  Posizione fantastica, appartamento comodo e ben fornito, diversi supermercati nelle vicinanze. Sara gentilissima

• Pauline from France (10/10)

  L’appartement est prêt de tout en métro et/ou à pieds.

• Martinez from Spain (10/10)

  Nos encantó todo. El apartamento es amplio y muy limpio, muy estilo neoyorquino con barra que une salón y cocina y pared de ladrillos. Además de la cama de matrimonio tiene una cama doble montable por lo que para 4 personas es perfecto. La situación esta genial, una parada de metro justo en la puerta y muy cerca de unión square. Tuvimos el placer de conocer a Sara que nos atendió genial y es encantadora. Volvería a repetir sin duda!

• Marco from Italy (9/10)

  Posizione Ottima , ben arredato , ottima la Cucina

• Francisco from Spain (10/10)

  Cerca del centro y bien comunicado.
  Amplio y muy bien acondicionado. La cocina muy completa:

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