A haven for New York's underground artists for the last century, the hotel is remastered to welcome travelers eager for stories. Original woodwork and moldings, which had disappeared under false ceilings or behind partitions, are revealed. Vintage furniture, sourced from around the world, is folded into the spacious, light-filled rooms. The marble, marquetry, and velvet evoke a vanished luxury, while doors painted by long time tenants immerse us in the bohemian spirit that is still very much alive in these walls.