Lower East Side hotel guide. Highgate Independent hotel in Lower East Side, New York

"Very spacious and clean. Excellent location!"

"The staff blew me away! Clean and comfortable property! I wanted to stay longer. Will definitely be my new go to location. "

"Classic New York Hotel. It’s in the center of the rat race. The location is like downtown Chicago on steroids. The hotel itself was outdated, but had an old time class to it. Room was clean but had old carpet. The bed in my room was extremely comfortable!! The heater was very loud. It sounded like it was on its last leg at times. My friend’s heater also did this, I think it’s the age and model of the heaters. The food around town is amazing. By far some of the best food in the country. Hands down. Walking distance to these amazing food places wasn’t bad. Most of the staff at the hotel…just okay. Nothing too special, just seemed like they were going through the motions. New York is very overpopulated, especially on the weekends. Weekdays much more doable. Hotel gave a complimentary candy bar, bottle of wine, and bag of chips. Housekeeping was amazing! Very friendly, diligent, and helpful. The hotel gave meal vouchers for breakfast. You can use 2 a day, at different places. A couple of locations to choose from. The food is either free or at a low price. Many choices for food. Food is mediocre. You could sit down or take it to go. I would stay again. The property has a lot of potential, it could just use a major spruce up, while maintaining the classic style. New York always had things to do. Lots of choices when it comes to fun. "

"Enjoying our stay twice a year for 21 years. Love Trattoria restaurant, feels like home "

"Great service! Walking distance is great!! 👍 "

"Excellent location, friendly staff, and clean rooms. Nothing fancy but was perfect for our stay! "

"No room service, broken elevators, dirty carpets in hallway, freezing cold showers due to alleged pipe burst, tub was dirty, paper thin walls, concierge doesn’t respond to text or calls when reaching out, and someone was doing bdsm in the hallway. Never, ever again!!!"

"Shops are nearby & it’s an easy walk to Broadway shows & Times Square. "

"Good "