Throughout COVID-19, countless were the days I daydreamed of a thoroughly equipped, indulgent hotel suite. I wasn't the only one, I am sure. But as I look back at those uncannily monotonous months, where most weeks blended in with the previous one, and the one before that, I realize why that was the case: for nearly two years, my whole life had been reduced to the four walls of my shared rental in London. What I was after, then, wasn't — forgive the overused expression — a 'home away from home', but a place that felt nothing like it; a fantasy world, with never-ending beds, crisply fresh linens, soothing sunken baths, and evocative decor, along with an extravagant breakfast buffet to rejoice at and pick from.
Five years fast-forward and a few trips down the line, and travelers are back demanding a cozy, familiar, and relatable setting from their holiday stays, seeking destinations that nail the balance between laid-back comfort and sophistication. But what if I told you that one of the best New York design hotels, and one of the most recently inaugurated ones, too, Now Now NoHo, manages to score high on all of the above (and beyond) while welcoming travelers in 32-sqft 'sleeper cabin'-style rooms?
