INNSiDE New York: Nomad's Chicest Secret Hotel (You NEED to See This!)
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because we’re diving headfirst into the scrumptious chaos that is INNSiDE New York: Nomad. Forget those sterile, cookie-cutter hotel reviews – this is the real deal. I just got back, and my brain is still buzzing with… well, everything.
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INNSiDE Nomad: My Brain’s Still Trying to Sort It Out… But Here’s the Gist!
First off, let's get the "secret" part out of the way. It’s NOT a clandestine operation, but it does feel like a hidden gem. Nestled in Nomad, it's walking distance from… well, everything. (Seriously, I almost tripped over a Shake Shack on my way in. Okay, I did almost trip. My bad.) The location? Stellar. The vibe? Cool, contemporary, and kinda… sexy.
Accessibility: Alright, let's get practical. Accessibility is a big one, and thankfully, INNSiDE Nomad is doing a decent job. They had facilities for disabled guests, which is a huge plus in a city that isn't always the most accommodating. Elevators are a must-have, and they've got ‘em. I didn't personally need a wheelchair accessible room, BUT I did notice they had them. Now, I couldn’t go through every single detail of accessibility, but the mere presence of these options is a good sign. Now, for some important context. Accessibility can be tricky in old NYC buildings, so it’s always best to contact the hotel directly to clarify your specific needs.
The Vibe Check: Relaxation, or Busting Your Butt?
This is where I get a little… scattered. Because INNSiDE offers a freaking ton of things to do. I'm talking: Fitness center, Gym/fitness, Spa, Sauna, Steamroom, Swimming pool [outdoor] (yes, in NYC), etc. Okay, so the fitness center was… well-equipped. My attempt at a workout was a disaster (I blamed jet lag… and the mini-bar). The pool – on the rooftop – looked amazing. (I didn't actually go in it… lazy me.) I did sneak a peek, and the pool with a view is legit Instagram-worthy.
Now, about Relaxing….
This is where INNSiDE REALLY scores. The Spa/sauna setup had me at "hello." (Okay, maybe it was the complimentary cucumber water. I am easily swayed.) I’m a sucker for a massage. I managed to squeeze in a little relaxation, and the experience was top-notch. The Body scrub? Heavenly. The Body wrap? Sigh… Pure bliss. Frankly, it’s worth it solely on the spa front. My verdict? Relaxation is DEFINITELY on the menu.
Rooms: Where Dreams (and Wifi) Come True
Let's talk rooms. Available in all rooms: Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobes, Bathtub, Blackout curtains, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Desk, Extra long bed, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, High floor, In-room safe box, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Mini bar, Private bathroom, Refrigerator, Safety/security feature, Satellite/cable channels, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Sofa, Soundproofing, Toiletries. My room was… well, perfect. Modern, clean, and with a view that almost – almost – made me forget the siren song of the city below. And the WIFI? Glory be, it’s Wi-Fi [free]! And boy did I use it. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! And if you're old-school like a certain someone (me), they had Internet access – LAN.
The Internet Avalanche: A Digital Dream
Seriously, guys. Good internet is KEY. INNSiDE nailed it. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! You get Internet, as well as Internet [LAN], Internet services, Wi-Fi in public areas. It's crucial for getting around NYC. And I was able to upload photos and videos without a hitch. No lagging, no buffering. Just pure, unadulterated digital bliss.
Food, Glorious Food (And Drink… A Lot of Drink!)
Okay, the dining situation is where things got… interesting. INNSiDE offers a plethora of options. The restaurant(s) themselves are gorgeous, with both Asian cuisine in restaurant and Western cuisine in restaurant. Breakfast service is available, and you can choose from Breakfast [buffet] or Asian breakfast. There's a Coffee/tea in restaurant, and a Happy hour. Room service [24-hour]? Yes, please!
I had the salad in restaurant, which was pretty darn good. I also tested the bar extensively. (Research, people, research!) The Poolside bar looked divine. But I mostly lived in the snack bar. And the Bottle of water service was, sadly, very important the next morning.
I had an absolute blast with INNSiDE Nomad's dining. Whether or not the quality lived up to the quantity is up for debate.
Cleanliness and Safety: Keeping it Clean… And (Mostly) Safe.
This is major. INNSiDE clearly took the pandemic seriously. Anti-viral cleaning products, Cashless payment service, Daily disinfection in common areas, Hand sanitizer, Individually-wrapped food options, Physical distancing of at least 1 meter, Rooms sanitized between stays, Safe dining setup, Sanitized kitchen and tableware items, Staff trained in safety protocol, Sterilizing equipment. They had a Doctor/nurse on call just in case.. And I noticed they had a First aid kit. Also, that Fire extinguisher made me feel safe. It's comforting. The place felt clean – like, properly clean – which is a massive win in my book.
Service, Convenience, and All That Jazz
Air conditioning in public area, Audio-visual equipment for special events, Business facilities, Cash withdrawal, Concierge, Contactless check-in/out, Convenience store, Currency exchange, Daily housekeeping, Doorman, Dry cleaning, Elevator, Facilities for disabled guests, Food delivery, Gift/souvenir shop, Indoor venue for special events, Ironing service, Laundry service, Luggage storage, Meeting/banquet facilities, Meetings, Meeting stationery, Outdoor venue for special events, Projector/LED display, Safety deposit boxes, Seminars, Terrace. The Concierge was knowledgeable, and I used the Dry cleaning service (because, let’s be honest, I spilled something on my shirt). The Elevator was a lifesaver.
The Little Things, and the Not-So-Little Ones:
- Family/child friendly and they had babysitting service and Kids meal, which is incredibly useful.
- Pets allowed unavailable.
Getting Around (Or, How Not to Get Lost):
With Airport transfer, Car park [on-site], Car park [free of charge], Car power charging station, Taxi service, Valet parking, they have you covered.
Alright, My Verdict
Look, INNSiDE New York: Nomad isn’t perfect. No hotel is. But it’s a seriously great option. It’s stylish, well-located, and offers a ton of amenities. It’s got the chill factor, the convenience factor, and the "I deserve this after a long day in NYC" factor.
The Imperfection? The bar is a little too tempting.
The Quirky Observation? The staff are incredibly friendly. I swear they could survive a zombie apocalypse, and still greet you with a smile.
The Emotional Reaction? I feel like I had a mini-vacation, within the chaos that is NYC.
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Why INNSiDE Nomad is the Only Choice: In a city that never sleeps, you need a place to recharge. INNSiDE Nomad gives you the perfect balance of city exploration and relaxation. Why am I making this deal? Because you deserve a little luxury, a little pampering, and a whole lot of fun. And INNSiDE Nomad delivers.
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Alright, alright, buckle up buttercups, because this isn't your grandma's perfectly-formatted travel itinerary. This is a real trip, in a real city, with a real human being (me!) experiencing it. We're talkin' INNSiDE by Meliá New York Nomad, and let's be honest, I'm already picturing those Instagram-worthy rooftop views… and praying I don't trip going up the stairs.
Day 1: Arrival, Chaos, and the Crushing Weight of Jet Lag (and Expectations)
- 1:00 PM: ARRIVE at JFK. Ugh, the airport. The only place I've ever felt genuinely envious of a TSA agent. Delayed flight? You betcha. My inner voice: "Deep breaths. Remember the rooftop pool. Breathe. Don't scream."
- 2:30 PM: Taxi (hopefully). Pray for a driver who speaks English and knows where the heck Nomad is. I swear, the moment I step into a cab in a new city, my internal GPS shuts down.
- 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Check-in & First Impresions: I'm expecting sleek, modern, and a vibe. (Fingers crossed the room isn't on the 30th floor without a working elevator. Been there, done that… never again.) I'm secretly hoping for a room with a view, even if it's just of a fire escape. (The real New York experience, right?)
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Unpacking. (or trying to) and The Eternal Struggle of the Suitcase: Ok, let's be honest, my suitcase is probably exploding with clothes I might wear. Finding the electrical outlets, that's always a challenge in a new hotel room. I try to unpack, but the allure of the bed is strong… so strong.
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Rooftop Reconnaissance & The Allure of the Bar: My primary goal - find the rooftop. Assess the view. Instagram the view. Order a ridiculously overpriced cocktail (because, New York). If the bar is too crowded? Probably just retreat to my room and look out the window.
- 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Dinner Shenanigans (or, "Where's the Food?") Thinking Italian, close to the hotel. I had this amazing Italian restaurant in mind, and then poof it disappears, only to be found on the other side of Manhattan. Then again, maybe this place is better?
- 9:00 PM - "Whenever I Pass Out": Collapse. Probably in the bed. Jet lag is a cruel mistress. I'm aiming for "awake enough to brush my teeth," but don't hold your breath.
Day 2: Exploring Nomad and the Other New York
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Wake up, What Time Is It?!: Realizing I'm still in a different time zone - and the joy of a hotel bed. Let's be honest, it can be difficult to make my self do something on the morning.
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Breakfast Quest! Hotel breakfast? Or find a real NY deli? (Gotta have a bagel, obviously.) I also need coffee. Like, a lot of coffee.
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Madison Square Park & the Flatiron Frenzy: Walk to Madison Square Park (weather permitting). Admire the Flatiron Building. Take about a hundred photos "for the memories." Watch the tourists. Maybe grab a slice of pizza.
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch!: The eternal struggle between food-truck tacos and the fancier restaurants.
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Museum Hopping? (Maybe): Seriously debating museums. The Met? The MoMA? Or, you know, just wander around the shops and soak up the atmosphere. Maybe a museum for an hour. The rest of the time - shopping!
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Shopping Spree & Wandering: Wandering around and shopping. Maybe something new to buy.
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Dinner & a Show? (Or Just Dinner): Trying to find a show; but may be I just need to eat dinner and going to bed early.
- 9:00 PM - "Whenever": More wandering. The city is just so full of magic.
Day 3: Brooklyn Bound (And Possible Existential Crisis)
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: More Coffee, More Bagels! Gotta fuel up for the Brooklyn adventure.
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: The Subway, the Beast: Girding my loins for the subway. Praying I don't get lost. Hoping I don't smell something… unpleasant.
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Delights: Walk (or try to walk) the Brooklyn Bridge. Fight the crowds. Take pictures… and then more pictures. DUMBO for the Instagram shot. (You know you want to.)
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Lunch in Brooklyn!: Pizza? Something fancy? Something greasy? Decisions, decisions…
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Exploring Brooklyn: Wandering around Brooklyn - going to see the different neighborhoods'
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Subway Back. Dinner!: Back in Manhattan. Dinner.
- 7:00 - "Whenever": Wandering around again. The city is just so full of magic once again.
Day 4: Farewell, New York (Or, "How Did That Go By So Fast?!")
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: One Last Breakfast (And Maybe Some Tears): Gotta get every last bit of the hotel food!
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Last-Minute Souvenir Shopping… And Panic Buying: Panicked souvenir shopping. Gotta get something for everyone! (And maybe something for me.)
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Packing & Hotel Checkout: Packing. Praying I can get everything back in the suitcase. Checking out. Saying goodbye (for now).
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Last Lunch in NY!: Where should I go?
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Taxi to JFK.
- 3:00 PM - Fly Back Home!: Going to the airport. (Pray the plane is on time).
Final Thoughts (And Maybe a Tear or Two):
This is just the skeleton of a trip. Things will change. There will be detours. There will be moments of pure, unadulterated joy. There will be moments of "Why did I think this was a good idea?" There will be walking and walking. The most important thing is to experience NYC. It's the best and I want to have the experience of a lifetime; and I am absolutely in the here and the now.
So, wish me luck. And maybe send a picture of the rooftop bar… just in case I need some motivation.
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So, is INNSiDE New York: Nomad really *that* cool? I mean, is it Instagram-worthy or what?
Okay, fine, YES. It's totally Instagrammable. Like, offensively so. Every corner, every light fixture, the bloody *lobby* – it's a feast for the eyes. My feed is basically flooded with selfies now, and honestly? I have zero regrets. The vibe is definitely trendy, modern, and yeah, a little bit "look at me, I'm cool." But here's the thing… I’m not always cool. I’m a train wreck sometimes. And even *I* felt cooler just walking around in that place. It’s like, the building breathed confidence, and I breathed in, and then, boom, I was stylish. For a few hours, anyway. But, you know, the truth is, I probably spent more time trying to find the perfect angle for my Insta story than I did, you know, actually *experiencing* the hotel. A little guilty, but the pics were 🔥.
What's the location like? Nomad… is that actually *Nomad* Nomad?
Yep! Nomad. Or, you know, the *new* Nomad. It's smack-dab in the middle of everything, which, depending on your personality, is either a blessing or a curse. For me? Blessing! Close to Koreatown (hello, late-night karaoke!), the Flatiron Building (got my obligatory photo!), and everything else that makes NYC, well, NYC. You can walk to a *ton* of stuff, and the subway is practically at your doorstep. Seriously, I got lost in the subway ONCE, and I almost lost my mind. So central location is a HUGE win. But… it's also noisy. Welcome to New York, folks! Bring earplugs. You’ll need ‘em.
The rooms… are they actually comfortable? I value a good mattress.
Okay, LISTEN UP, fellow mattress obsessives! The beds? Heavenly. Seriously. I legit considered asking if I could just… *live* in the bed. Fluffy pillows, perfect sheets, and a mattress that cradled me like a baby. The room itself? Chic, minimalist, and, surprisingly, spacious. I'm not sure how they manage it in NYC, but I had plenty of room to, you know, spread out my belongings, and pretend to be a sophisticated traveler. But, here's a tiny little confession: I may or may not have attempted a sleepover in that bed. Alone, of course, and with a mountain of room service. Totally worth it. Don't judge me. I was tired, okay?
Let's talk food. The restaurant's any good?
Okay, the restaurant. *Here's* where things get a little… messy. The decor is stunning, don’t get me wrong. Another perfect Insta op. But the service can be… well, let’s just say it's got room for improvement. One morning, it took what felt like an eternity to get my coffee. Like, I was seriously contemplating running out to a bodega and making a run for it. Eventually, it arrived, lukewarm, but I was too hangry to say anything. The food itself? Hit or miss. Some dishes were divine, some were… blah. I'd say, do your research and be patient. And maybe bring a snack, just in case.
What about the service? Is it the kind of place where everyone's all smiles, or are they too cool for school?
Honestly? A bit of both. The front desk staff? Generally lovely and helpful. The bellhops? Quick and efficient. But… I did get the vibe of "we're too trendy to care about *you*" from some of the staff. Not everyone, mind you! But a few encounters left me feeling a little… invisible. Like, "I could be a celebrity or a nobody, and you wouldn't blink" kind of invisible. But hey, maybe that’s just NYC. Regardless, it's a small price to pay for the overall experience. On the other hand, the people attending the pool, super helpful and smiley, so you know, some wins.
I've heard there's a pool! Is it any good?
OH. MY. GOD. The pool. Okay, so I might have *slightly* over-hyped the pool on my Instagram stories. And I might have accidentally almost swam into someone while I was trying to capture that perfect shot. BUT. The pool is incredible. It’s rooftop, it's sleek, it has amazing views. And yes, it's very, very cool. It's where you want to be, even in the cold. I spent hours up there, sipping cocktails, pretending to be a socialite. It's a real oasis in the middle of the concrete jungle. Just be prepared to fight for a sun lounger. And to share the space with people who are even more beautiful and stylish than you are. Which is saying a lot, by the way. Worth it? Absolutely. Would go back just for the pool? Possibly.
Is there a gym? Because, you know, after all that food and cocktails...
Yes, there is a gym. And, um... I saw it. Let's just say I had *every* intention of using it. I even packed my gym clothes! They remained neatly folded in my suitcase for the duration of my trip. Blame the cocktails, the pool, and the sheer allure of exploring New York. I'm not entirely sure what the gym was like. I'm guessing it was probably clean and modern, but I mostly saw it through the lens of "another thing I could be doing, but I'm clearly not." So, yeah. There's a gym. Use it! I’ll just be over here… eating another piece of room service cheesecake.
Any big disappointments? Anything you wish you'd known before you went?
Okay, here's what I wish I'd known: pack earplugs. Seriously. And, be prepared to spend a small fortune on cocktails. Because, the bar is great, but the drinks are pricey. Also, the elevator situation can be… a little crowded at times. So, if you’re claustrophobic, maybe take the stairs. And, try to remember to breathe. It's easy to get caught up in the "cool" factor and forget to just… enjoy yourself. Embrace the chaos! Embrace the mess! Embrace the fact you’ll probably leave with a slightly emptier bank account but a whole lot more memories. Is it perfect? No. Is it worth it? Absolutely. Just go prepared to be a little bit overwhelmed, a little bit broke, and a whole lot in loveHotels Blog Guide
