Nine Orchard: A Restored Beaux-Arts Bank on the Lower East Side

Nine Orchard is one of the most characterful hotels in downtown Manhattan, set in the beautifully restored 1912 Beaux-Arts former Jarmulowsky Bank on a corner of the Lower East Side. Its Neo-Renaissance grandeur, soaring ceilings and marble have been paired with a downtown sensibility to create one of the city's most talked-about design hotels.

The dining is a destination in itself. Corner Bar draws on legendary bistros and taverns worldwide for thoughtfully prepared classics; the Dining Room offers a more private, opulent setting; and the Swan Room, set in the former bank teller room with its pink Tennessee marble, pours martinis and small plates for a quintessential New York evening.

For a design-led downtown New York stay, Nine Orchard is a standout.

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