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The Best New York Hotels - Condé Nast Traveller
Condé Nast Traveller includes Hotel Hugo in its authoritative guide to the best hotels in New York City. The SoHo property stands out for its loft-inspired design by Marcello Pozzi, which draws on the neighborhood's industrial heritage and the glamour of Italian ocean liners. With two rooftop venues — the year-round Bar Hugo and the seasonal Azul — plus panoramic views stretching from the Hudson River to the Freedom Tower, the hotel earns its place among the city's most compelling boutique stays.
Hotels We Love - InsideHook
InsideHook features Hotel Hugo in its curated Hotels We Love editorial, positioning the property as a standout among New York's crowded boutique hotel scene. The piece highlights the hotel's distinctive design language — Italian walnut finishes, chrome fixtures, and loft-style proportions — that channels SoHo's creative energy without veering into cliché. The rooftop program, anchored by Bar Hugo's floor-to-ceiling glass walls and sweeping Hudson River views, earns particular attention as one of downtown Manhattan's best-kept drinking destinations.
Unique Upscale Stays to Add to Your Travel Wishlist - Southern Living
Southern Living includes Hotel Hugo in its roundup of unique upscale stays worth adding to your travel wishlist. The feature recognizes the hotel's ability to deliver a distinctly New York luxury experience — from the Marcello Pozzi–designed interiors inspired by SoHo's industrial lofts and Italian ocean liners to the dual rooftop venues offering panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline. For Southern Living's audience, Hotel Hugo represents a sophisticated urban escape that pairs neighborhood authenticity with polished comfort.
NYC Hotels for a Trendy Stay - Acanela
Acanela names Hotel Hugo among its top NYC hotels for a trendy stay, highlighting the property as a destination for design-savvy travelers drawn to SoHo's creative pulse. The hotel's 122 rooms across 20 floors offer sleek walnut-and-chrome interiors with Hudson River views, while the ground-floor Il Principe restaurant and the dual rooftop bars — year-round Bar Hugo and seasonal Azul — give guests a reason to stay in. For Acanela's style-focused audience, Hotel Hugo delivers the full downtown New York package without the tourist-trap markup.
NYC Hotel Gems - Inside Hotels
Inside Hotels profiles Hotel Hugo in its NYC Hotel Gems newsletter, describing the property as 'as cool as its area code.' The feature calls out the hotel's location tucked between SoHo and the Hudson River in the emerging Hudson Square neighborhood, praising its mix of modern luxuries and pared-down industrial influences that bring a uniquely New York feel. The 20th-floor rooftop bar draws particular attention for its floor-to-ceiling windows and views stretching to the Statue of Liberty, while the in-house coffee roaster adds an unexpected touch of neighborhood craft.
Relax & Recharge: 5 Hotel Picks from London to Santa Monica - Real Simple
Real Simple selects Hotel Hugo as one of five hotel picks for relaxation and recharging, spanning destinations from London to Santa Monica. The SoHo property earns its spot for offering a retreat from Manhattan's intensity — marble bathrooms with rainfall showers, sleek walnut-paneled rooms, and the rooftop escape of Bar Hugo, where floor-to-ceiling glass frames the Hudson River and downtown skyline. It's a rare combination: genuine downtown cool with the kind of comfort that makes you want to stay an extra night.
Hotels That Make You Feel Like a Star - People Magazine
People Magazine features Hotel Hugo in its roundup of hotels that make you feel like a star, calling it a boutique hotel full of the vibrant character and urban charm New York is known for. The piece highlights the property's ability to make every guest feel like a VIP — from the loft-inspired rooms with their Italian walnut finishes and city views to the rooftop bar perched 20 stories above Greenwich Street. With Il Principe serving classic Italian downstairs and two rooftop venues offering cocktails against the Manhattan skyline, Hotel Hugo delivers a celebrity-worthy experience at boutique hotel scale.
Fresh Finds & Classic Favorites - Dunhill Travel
Dunhill Travel features Hotel Hugo in its Fresh Finds & Classic Favorites editorial, placing the SoHo property alongside established luxury names as a compelling new discovery. The hotel bridges both categories — its Marcello Pozzi design draws on classic maritime glamour while its Hudson Square location positions it at the leading edge of downtown Manhattan's evolving hotel scene. With 122 rooms offering walnut-paneled interiors and Hudson River views, plus a rooftop bar that has become a neighborhood institution, Hotel Hugo represents the kind of find that travel insiders want to keep to themselves.
Plan Your Perfect Fall or Winter Escape - Southern Living
Southern Living recommends Hotel Hugo as a top pick for fall and winter getaways, highlighting the property's year-round rooftop appeal. While many Manhattan rooftop bars shut down for the colder months, Bar Hugo's glass-enclosed 18th-floor perch keeps the cocktails and Hudson River views flowing through every season. The hotel's warm walnut interiors, marble bathrooms, and Italian restaurant Il Principe make it especially inviting when temperatures drop — a cozy SoHo base camp for exploring downtown Manhattan's galleries, restaurants, and holiday markets.
Travel List - Likewise
Likewise adds Hotel Hugo to its curated Travel List, a recommendation engine driven by editorial taste and community picks. The SoHo property makes the cut for its combination of design-forward rooms, neighborhood immersion, and standout rooftop experiences. At 20 stories above Greenwich Street, Bar Hugo's panoramic views and craft cocktail program give guests a vantage point that most New Yorkers never see — and the hotel's walkable access to West Village dining, Tribeca galleries, and Hudson River Park seals the deal for travelers who want to live like a local.
5 Hotels Fit For a Holiday Getaway - Travel + Leisure
Travel + Leisure names Hotel Hugo one of five hotels fit for a holiday getaway, placing the SoHo boutique alongside properties selected for their ability to elevate a seasonal trip. The editorial highlights the hotel's festive appeal — the glass-walled Bar Hugo transforms into an especially atmospheric winter destination, with cocktails served against a backdrop of twinkling downtown lights and the illuminated Freedom Tower. Combined with the warmth of Il Principe's Italian kitchen and rooms dressed in rich walnut and crisp white linens, Hotel Hugo offers the kind of holiday escape that feels both indulgent and unmistakably New York.
Discover the City's Best-Kept Secrets - Inside Hotels
Inside Hotels returns to Hotel Hugo in its Best-Kept Secrets guide, positioning the property as one of New York's most compelling under-the-radar stays. The newsletter describes the hotel as 'as cool as the area code it inhabits,' praising its location tucked between bustling SoHo and the scenic Hudson River. The feature emphasizes that Hotel Hugo delivers a uniquely New York feel through its blend of modern luxuries and pared-down industrial influences — and singles out the 20th-floor rooftop bar, with its floor-to-ceiling windows offering views all the way to the Statue of Liberty, as a defining experience.
5 Hotels that are the Destination - Dunhill Travel
Dunhill Travel names Hotel Hugo among five hotels that are the destination — properties where the hotel itself is a reason to book, not just a place to sleep. The SoHo boutique earns the distinction through its self-contained world of experiences: Il Principe for Italian dining, Bar Hugo for year-round rooftop cocktails with Freedom Tower views, and the seasonal Azul for open-air summer nights 22 stories above Manhattan. Add the Marcello Pozzi–designed rooms with their maritime-meets-industrial character and you have a property that rewards guests who never leave the building.
Hip Hotels - Men's Journal
Men's Journal spotlights Hotel Hugo in its Hip Hotels selection, recognizing the property's ability to blend downtown edge with refined comfort. Located at 525 Greenwich Street on the border of SoHo and Hudson Square, the hotel's 122 rooms feature walnut-paneled walls, polished wood floors, and maritime-inspired details that nod to the neighborhood's waterfront history. The feature highlights the rooftop bar scene and the hotel's appeal to style-conscious travelers looking for an authentic New York experience beyond the tourist corridors.
Check In Somewhere That Feels Like a VIP Escape - People Magazine
People Magazine features Hotel Hugo in its guide to checking in somewhere that feels like a VIP escape, highlighting the property's knack for making every guest feel like a somebody. The SoHo boutique delivers on that promise from the moment you step into the lobby — sleek, contemporary design with industrial-luxe touches that feel effortlessly cool rather than try-hard. Upstairs, the rooftop experience seals the VIP feeling: craft cocktails at Bar Hugo with the Freedom Tower glowing through floor-to-ceiling glass, or summer evenings on Azul's open-air terrace 22 floors above the city. It's the kind of place where the views, the drinks, and the room all make you feel like you're in on something special.
Hotel Hugo Review: What To REALLY Expect If You Stay - Oyster.com
Oyster.com's detailed review calls Hotel Hugo a hip, stylish boutique hotel with loft and maritime-inspired decor, a rooftop bar and lounge, and a classic Italian restaurant. The review praises Marcello Pozzi's design, which pulled inspiration from SoHo's industrial past and mixed in the nostalgic glamour of luxury Italian ocean liners — resulting in rooms with glossy walnut walls, crisp white linens, wood floors, and well-stocked minibars. The two-story glass-enclosed rooftop Bar Hugo, with its open-air terrace and panoramic views of One World Trade Center and the Hudson River, emerges as the property's crown jewel. The review notes the excellent location for walking to West Village and Tribeca, though it flags the quiet street frontage as a minor drawback.
Azul on the Rooftop - Hotel Hugo Rooftop Bar NYC Review - I'm Just a Girl
Travel blogger I'm Just a Girl reviews Azul on the Rooftop, the seasonal Cuban-inspired rooftop bar on the 22nd floor of Hotel Hugo. The review calls it one of the best rooftop bars in SoHo, praising the impeccable views of Lower Manhattan from the open-air terrace and the Cuban Cantina menu. A notable detail: Azul is kid-friendly with adult supervision for under-21s, making it accessible to a wider range of visitors than most Manhattan rooftop venues. The review also mentions Bar Hugo on the 20th floor as the year-round indoor sister venue, giving Hotel Hugo a rare two-rooftop offering that covers every season.
NYC Winter Rooftop: Bar Hugo - Hobnob Magazine
Hobnob Magazine features Bar Hugo as a standout NYC winter rooftop destination, noting that the 18th floor of Hotel Hugo stays open year-round while most Manhattan rooftops shut down for the cold months. The piece highlights the dramatic views of the Hudson River and downtown icons like the Freedom Tower and 56 Leonard through the bar's signature wall of glass. The feature also spotlights the craft cocktail program, with hand-crafted drinks created by house mixologist Kevin Montaño, and calls out the weekday happy hour running Monday through Friday from 5 to 8 PM as a compelling reason to visit.
Explore the Wonders of the Americas - Sherman Travel
Sherman Travel includes Hotel Hugo in its Americas exploration guide, a curated selection of properties across North and South America that define their destinations. The SoHo boutique earns its place as a quintessentially New York experience — a 122-room property where Marcello Pozzi's loft-inspired design channels the neighborhood's artistic heritage into something guests can actually stay in. The hotel's rooftop program, spanning both the glass-enclosed Bar Hugo and the seasonal open-air Azul, offers some of downtown Manhattan's most commanding views, from the Hudson River waterfront to the skyline of Lower Manhattan and beyond.