Jane hotel

In New York I stayed at The Jane hotel, which was historically interesting if a little uncomfortable. The reception is like something from The Grand Budapest Hotel, with bell boys in caps and braided uniforms and a retro check-in desk. The staff are friendly and helpful. In the former sailor’s hotel known as The American...Read More

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Location: The Jane Hotel

If you want to know the best thing about Cafe Gitane in The Jane Hotel, you’re looking at it. It’s an utterly charming space; big, bright, airy. There’s even an alligator on the wall. When Craig’s Uncle Chris, Aunt Liz and Cousin Katie came through New York a few weeks ago, they wanted to take […]

JANE HOTEL NYC

There’s something very Wes Anderson about the Jane Hotel. Beyond the eclectic shabby chic interior, the check-in desk is staffed by men in bell caps and maroon uniforms. Keys and mail are still stored in the boxes behind the counter and a call bell is rung for the baggage. In the lobby, taxidermy hangs above wood paneled walls with emerald green tiling punctuating the space. The Jane Hotel was originally built in 1907-08 as the American Seamen’s Friend Society Sailors’ Home and Institute…

There’s something very Wes Anderson about the Jane Hotel. Beyond the eclectic shabby chic interior, the check-in desk is staffed by men in bell caps and maroon uniforms. Keys and mail are still stored in the boxes behind the counter and a call bell is rung for the baggage. In the lobby, taxidermy hangs above wood paneled walls with emerald green tiling punctuating the space. The Jane Hotel was originally built in 1907-08 as the American Seamen’s Friend Society Sailors’ Home and Institute…

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