Mondrian SoHo

My friend and I were itching for an afternoon drink and wanted a cool setting. Alas, we found Mondrian SoHo and what a cool, trendy spot it was!
My only negative comment would be the service wasn’t spectacular. That being said, it was a great spot for a cold beer and a snack. We shared the caramelized onion and Gruyère focaccia served with a cool apple butter. It was salty, sweet, gooey and cheesy. A great snack for some cold beer!
Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants a great happy hour setting!

The Mondrian Soho just switched ownership and is now The NoMo Soho. I recently had a hotel wedding block reservation with The NoMo and all of my guests LOVED the new accommodations!
The hotel is stunningly gorgeous — perfect for any occasion big or small. The staff could not have been friendlier and more accommodating with our requests.
A big THANKS to the NoMo Soho! We will be sure to return there soon.

There are so many hotels in New York City that it can be hard to decide which one to book. However, I must say that the Mondrian SoHo has got to be one of my favourites. I recently stayed there for a business trip, and everything met and exceeded my expectations.
Even before arrival, the staff were on-​point and quick with their email replies, making us feel assured our stay would be well-​organized. Upon arrival, the magical archway that every talks about really does transport you to another place. Nice way to make a first impression!
We booked the one-​bedroom suite that has two washrooms. Let me say the upgrade is definitely worth it, if you have the budget. The room was beautiful and chic. Definitely loved the postcard they leave on your pillow upon arrival.
The Mondrian, like so many hotels now, has a unique scent. One of my favourites. Too bad we couldn’t bottle it up and take it home. I would definitely stay here again. Oh, and be sure to try the ricotta pancakes for breakfast at Isola. The fluffiest ever.

Rooftop review only: I hear Soaked is being renovated (or moving), but whatever the outcome, the Mondrian has one heck of a rooftop if they decide to keep it. The views are breathtaking from all corners, especially when you come right before a hurricane, like I did. ;) If management is reading this, pleeease keep the rooftop!

Have stayed here and I can say that the service from check-​in to check-​out is impeccable. Its near some amazing restaurants and shops. I recommend staying here for the experience, breath taking views and the food downstairs.
Will return again ;-)

For what it was, the Mondrian was a solid deal. No, it’s not the nicest hotel in the world. No, it doesn’t have the best in-​hotel service. And yes, the rooms are the size of shoe-​boxes. BUT, for ~$ 200/​night, the Mondrian puts you in the heart of Soho with trendy accommodations and just enough space to get by. And if you’re tryna get crunk, it’s the center of the Soho scene.
FYI: there is little to no hotel service. The lobby is tiny and sometimes has no one working the desk and if they do, they’re not always the most helpful. When we checked in for example, we were brusquely asked for our information and banished to our room. What a welcome. They were however, somehow able to let us check into our room at 6:30am which was a HUGE PLUS and swiftly made us forget the rude dude at the desk. Thank you for saving the start of our vacay, Mondrian!
The room itself is TINY, mostly filled by a king bed, small desk and about 4 feet of space to stand in. The bathroom sink is inside the bedroom with the toilet/​shower only closed off by a thin glass door so make sure you have no qualms about getting familiar with your roommate/​travel partner. While it is small, we found it to be just what we needed for a 2 night stay.
For someone who either gets claustrophobic or is coming with a ton of stuff, this might not be the right option for you. However, if you’re just coming for a few days or weekend trip, want to stay in Soho, already know your way around New York, and care more about «trendy» than practical, the Mondrian would be a great choice. Definitely not for first-​timers or your typical tourist.

I loved the smell of the hotel it smells amazing.
Loved THE BRIGHT NATURAL LIT ROOMS I’m not so sure that it coincides with the dimness of the entrance and remainder of the hotel. I wasn’t able to try the products in the room… :-(so I can’t say anything about those but the presentation was lovely. The view from our room 2001 was spectacular at night you could even see the Brooklyn bridge.
The customer service level was not that great hence the reason for the minus one star I was never greeted and when I ordered drinks at the bar the bar tender never smiled until he was tipped well… Oh well the hotel spoke for itself I will say the Mondrian in Miami is much better!

I had a standard room with a queen bed. Room was very clean and the bed & pillows were extremely comfortable. It was a bit small to be honest but it was pretty chic. You can hear your neighbors most of the time but hopefully you’re not spending too much time in your room. Hotel staff was very nice and courteous and like others mentioned sometimes you get a door man and sometimes you don’t. So you might arrive and there’s no one to greet you and tell you that reception is actually one floor up and the elevator is out of sight around the corner.
Lobby is very dimly lit, they’re going for an intimate lounge setting. I was there on Halloween night and they had a really huge crowd of gorgeous women line up outside in the freezing cold in their costumes to attend the hotel’s party.
I did not dine inside the Mondrian but I did have breakfast in their restaurant by the lobby and it was pretty exceptional. I can only remember the delicious French mini-​pastries.

The location of his hotel is right next to canal street… It’s upscale sheik ambiance is wonderful but does have its downfalls.
The rooms are smaller than expected… and you literally get a bed, tiny side table, broom closet for your clothes and a bathroom. Definitely a little over priced for sure.
The rooms walls are thin so you can hear next door to you… hope you don’t get a loud neighbor…
And I was lucky enough (or unlucky) that I had a room that smelled like mildew. It was because the bathroom fan was out and the room was literally accumulating moldy smell. I told the front desk and asked them to fix it, but they didn’t. They sprayed air freshener in my room and that was about it.
The restaurant downstairs has some really great food… A very different menu with an Italian twist. And their room service is really fast and efficient.

No door man was there when we arrived, maybe on a potty break but we were confused… PRO TIP: reception is on the 2^nd floor
Guy says so it’s tucked away sonon guests don’t come here. Don’t know it’s a hotel. Restaurant downstairs is gorgeous /​guys talked for 6 minutes about NY zoning laws and why reception is unclear when you walk in. It doesn’t really matter why — it should have been clearer where to go.
Smile to go takeaway was recommended as somewhere we should eat/​spring street natural
Upgraded us to superior on 15^th floor. Was crisp, modern, minimalist but comfortable.
Told us concierge will have some ideas — they weren’t there. Then when we did talk to him he directed us to go somewhere that was closed.

oh so amazing!
This boutique hotel is just… on every girly-​girls list to stay!!! the décor is soo antique feeling yet so fancy and beautiful. I was speechless just walking down the road that leads into the hotel, as you walk through it, theres lights hung all over this metal roofing covered with vines and green leaves… jaw dropping. you walk in to their little hang out spot, but really, upstairs is where you check in!
theres a restaurant/​bar which just. again. jaw dropping. theres this one section that has a sheet of glass, thats hanging from the ceiling, and its a buncha different sizes of vases sitting on it. and it adds the perfect touch to decorate this room. food at the restaurants pretty good. Some unique items. They offer buffet breakfast or a separae menu for more of a dine in experience. I never got a chance to grab a drink at their bar, but i will next time!
back to the lobby: in the lobby area, you can walk outdoors to their little rooftop hang out area which has some lawn chairs… (fancy ones of course, not some ghetto fold outs) and also a double swing seat! so cute!
as you are taking the elevator up to your room, the thought of, i wonder what my room will look like is such an anticipation, especially since the entire hotel is decked out! You walk out and the walls are blue. like a rich. dark blue… and with a mirror hanging on the walls… a mirror that looks like it belonged in Snow White. got that artsy antique shape on the ends, and its also blue!!!
walk into the room — ERR. MAHH. GAWDD. WHITE EVERYTHING!!! i love it!!! the room was so lit up, just because the furniture, the sheets, the walls, the doors, everything is white! i loved it! and we also had an incredible view of all the high rises and city.
i dont think I ever want to stay anywhere else other than the Mondrian the next time i visit New York… its extremely trendy and chic. definitely the perfect hotel for a girls trip to NYC.

3.5 stars
Tres chic. Trendy and hip are the words that come to mind for the hotel.
Check-​in desk is on the 2^nd floor. It was a little difficult finding the check-​in floor, as upon my arrival there weren’t any hotel staff in the lobby floor to really ask. I only remembered that it was on an upper floor because I had toured the hotel in the past.
Tiny but gorgeous rooms. I was pleasantly surprised when the front desk staff said that they upgraded my room. However when I got to the room, it was exactly what I had booked for and looked like any other standard room with a king bed. Maybe they say that to all guests? The room was in fact very tiny but really well decorated. Blue and white seems to be the signature colors here. Oh and there’s free wifi!
Great location & Friendly service. Upon check-​in the front desk staff was very friendly. In addition, housekeeping was able to change my cover sheets upon request because there were slight stains. This hotel is also very convenient to both chinatown and Soho.
Dimly lit hallways. This is one thing that was a little over the top. I get that they are trying to be hip but it was kind of difficult navigating the hallways to find my room. Imagine going through an obstacle course blindfolded — a little exaggerated but you get the point.
Safety concern. Because the check-​in desk is located on the 2^nd floor and the doormen really only have morning/​afternoon shifts — there isn’t really anyone to monitor who comes in and out at night really. This was a definite safety concern for me, the hotel should install some kind of policy to filter actual hotel guests from other patrons. It wouldn’t surprise me if someone completely random had access to the hotel floors.
To prove my point, someone knocked on the door when I was in the room and announced that they were checking on the AC. It seemed that this man was going door to door «checking on the AC» and going into the rooms if no one answered from what I could hear. I answered that someone was in the room but he still opened the room and quickly shut it as he saw me. I phoned the front desk to which they responded they had no idea that was occurring. This was definitely a little sketch.
For the price, and in the world of boutique hotels, this place wouldn’t be my first choice but I would keep this hotel as an option for my next booking.

I have been at the hotel before great experience then which include dinning at Isola, great experience now minus the dinning.
Nice walk way into the hotel, nice seating area outside the lobby has a nice art deco feel to it.
My experience this time around was similar to the last I was here for an event this time being a baby shower & same as last time both events were held in the penthouse.
Penthouse one, had amazing views of the city as I recall with a small terrace. Penthouse two, also amazing views great during the day am sure just as fabulous at night.
This penthouse includes two terraces small for sitting & larger patio size one with plenty of seating & tables to sit & enjoy the views.
Both provide amazing views of the city, either during the day or night.
Since I was here for an event everything was included, morning shower they serve bagels, pastries, fruit & some delicious Bellini’s to drink.
Everything turned out very nice. since I’ve never stayed in the rooms can’t say much about that but either Penthouse is great.

Solid location– right near soho shopping, restaurants, little Italy, and Chinatown.
Great décor– beautiful arches with vines, high end dining attached to the hotel.
Small but stunning rooms– interesting clear frosted glass bathroom doors. Basically no counter space so you can’t really move in & relax. Gorgeous clean linens and beautiful floor to ceiling windows.
I would stay here for 1 night again and it was among the best value & quality on our trip.
Also: really cool mood music in the elevators. The halls make you feel as if you are walking around inside a jewelry box.
They do try to guide you to private hired cars instead of taxis so beware of the bellman on this. The lobby is not on ground level which makes this hotel feel less secure and in control. Random people could walk in & go into an elevator with someone else.

This hotel was ALL THAT and a slice of chocolate cake! The entrance lights and ivy are fantastic bc it feels like Christmas all the time! The décor inside is super chic, what with the crystal chandeliers and the like. It’s in a cute little alley in Soho, which is a 5 min walking distance to all the Soho shopping and restaurants. Also, the location is so great bc the Subway is a 5 min walk as well.
And my con isn’t really a con, I suppose, since all hotel rooms are in NY are super cramped. Oh and the restaurant is adorable but I wasn’t in love with the food.
But all in all, this is the place I plan to stay every time I’m in NY. Well, maybe not EVERY time…

Favorite hotel ever ever ever. The view from up above is breathtaking. I am absolutely obsessed with the floor to ceiling windows in the rooms and the modern, whimsical, blue aesthetics. The service here is amazing and an added bonus … MALIN + GOETZ bath products! So much to love, can’t wait to come back!

Beautiful room, courteous and helpful staff and gorgeous facilities (loved the entryway, stunning lobby, restaurant, etc.) The first night we were next door to a couple with a crying baby that was up for much of the night and the next morning, we talked with the staff downstairs and they thoughtfully moved us to a different floor (higher up with better view and super quiet!) I will definitely come back and recommend it highly!

The entrance to this hotel is tricky unless you Google Mapped it and recognize it by picture.
The entrance is actually quite green.
Quite literally in fact due to the green moss outskirts and a row of green mosses leading you to the doors that will get you into this hotel.
All the other buildings on this block is standard.
THAT is how you can spot out this place because there are no signage nor building numbers for this place.
You can also enter from the SIDE entrance which is around the corner if you are here just for the cocktail bar.
Aura is very burlesque like but even darker than that.
It draws on an Asian theme as you would be able to tell by the dim red seductive lighting, Chinese symbols, and of course the name Mondrian which I suspect is a misspelling of the word MANDARIN.
Or they were just trying to be clever and hope people don’t notice the spelling as everything pretty much spells Asian in here. Well except clientele.
Bartender skills are not equal at this place.
Nate, you would recognize him wearing a fedora but also judging by the accuracy of his pours and mixes, he may very well be the head bartender at this place.
The other bartenders at times even used the wrong glass for the cocktails.
The seating is lush and comfortable with a semi-​private area in EVEN more seductive red lighting right by the side entrance door that you just came in from if you went that route.
There is a stripper pole but no strippers. There is however a girl or girl (s) that dance comparatively similar in her bra and knickers that does the pole justice.
Feel free to tip the talent.
There is also a dance floor area after the space where the bar is so you can shake what your momma gave or didn’t gave ya.
I came here for an industry event but for an intimate night out, this would be a good place to spend the night.

Yum!
I came here for brunch on a Sunday with a friend. I got the lemon ricotta pancakes while D got the poached eggs with asparagus hollandaise. I thought the pancakes were spot on and delicious — really fluffy, tender, and drizzled with my ideal amount of syrup. D offered me a piece of her pancetta biscuit which was delicious. I need to start baking biscuits with pancetta in them too, I think.
The staff were quite attentive and kind but it was odd because we had a few different servers come help us and it felt a little like they were competing for their territory. I don’t know.
The ambiance is lovely; tons of natural light (perfect for food photography) and gorgeous glass chandeliers all over the place.
The only reason I can’t give this place 5 stars is because I thought the prices were a bit outrageous for the amount of food we got. Sure, this is NYC but $ 20 for 2 pancakes? I don’t know, man.

You wanna impress me? I mean, do you want pull out all the stops? Do you want to be all fancy, so I say, «yeah daddy?» Then, take me to here.
Kidding aside, this hotel is one of my favorites. It’s chic, effortlessly classy, and the best parties/​events so happen to take place here. I’ve been here a few times, the bar’s amazing, the staff welcoming, and the penthouse suite, heavenly. It’s not Mandarin (like the orange/​or heck the Chinese language), it’s Mondrian, boo.
It’s a little hard to find especially at night, but they have this big foyer in front, so that’ll be your give-​a-​way.