Tribeca NY and Battery Park City
Neighborhood Guide
Tribeca (TRI-angle BE-low CA-nal) NYC, is home of the namesake Film Festival, every April, Robert DeNiro’s pet project, created to promote commerce downtown after 9/11. He also owns several hotels and restaurants in the area. Tribeca was also the home of JFK Jr and Caroline Bessette Kennedy before their tragic death in 1999 and is filled with old warehouses, now converted into lofts, beautiful views of the Hudson River and Statue of Liberty, excellent restaurants, families, parks and NYC history.
Things to Do
Washington Market Park (Washington/Jay Sts) - playground and weekly farmers market.
Hudson River Park and River Promenade - cross the West Side Highway at Chambers to enjoy a stroll from Battery Park City to Chelsea along the water. Watch the runners, bikers, roller bladers, views of the Hudson and Statue of Liberty, rent a Kayak (free), stop at the Nike Runners kiosk and “test drive” sneakers.
Duane Park, Finn Square and Tribeca Park – three small areas surrounded by history and old-meets-new architecture. Check out the converted warehouses that are now some of America’s most expensive homes.
A stroll through TriBeCa reveals upscale eateries like Nobu, MR CHOW, Chanterelle, and Bouley, local staples like Bubby’s and Odeon, and sophisticated retail options such as Issey Miyake and Stephen Alan.
Annual Tribeca Film Festival |
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April 20 – May 1, 2011 |
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The multi-week Film Festival takes place at various venues, mostly near Tribeca Cinemas, 54 Varick Street and showcases every film genre while attracting blockbuster global celebrities, probably more so than Fashion Week. |
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Recommended Restaurants
Bubby’s (120 Hudson St, N Moore) – one of the city’s best brunch spots, spicy Bloody Mary’s, comfort food and great for kids. Long weekend lines.
Nobu (105 Hudson, Franklin) – top NYC sushi restaurant ($$$$). More casual, less expensive (but not cheap) version at Nobu Next Door.
Tribeca Grill (375 Greenwich St, Franklin)– owned by DeNiro and buddies, often a patron, along with much of his crowd. Food is good, not the best.
Bouley (163 Duane St, Hudson) – top NYC French, $45 lunch, $85 dinner. Wonderful food and a view overlooking Duane Park. Craving dessert or a snack? Bouley Bakery is rated for its brunch and best hot chocolate in NYC.
Odeon (145 W Bway, Thomas) – American Brasserie known for being the original inventor of the “Sex and the City” cosmopolitan.
Bubbles Lounge (228 W Bway, White St) – night spot, champagne lounge with oysters and caviar
More Casual/inexpensive local favorites:
Puffy’s Tavern (81 Hudson St, Harrison/Jay) – dive bar with cheap beer,
Mudville 9 (126 Chambers St, W Bway/ Church) – great sports bar and wings,
Capri Cafe (165 Church St, Chambers/ Reade) - small Italian restaurant owned by 2 Italian brothers with great fresh pasta (and a $6.95 prix-fixe lunch deal). Cash only.
Kitchenette (156 Chambers St, W Bway) – very kid friendly
Petite Abeille (W Bway) - Belgian mussels and fries, nice outdoor patio.
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Liberty View Chinese Restaurant A reasonably-priced, family-friendly restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. The best part? Lovely views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and New Jersey. Is it the best Chinese Food in the City? No, but it's really good and certainly the Chinese restaurant with the best NYC views - plus you can print coupons directly from their website! |
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Shopping
Franklin Street – cobblestone street with converted warehouses that are now art galleries, home décor shops, antique stores and bars
SoHo Photo Gallery (15 White St, Church) – over 100 artists and photographers exhibit their work in a converted egg warehouse
Hotels
New York City Luxury Hotels - Tribeca
Ritz Carlton Battery Park |
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From: $411 |
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With striking views over New York Harbor, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty, the AAA Five Diamond Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park offers a superlative cosmopolitan experience. The contemporary hotel is a perfect sanctuary for the business or leisure traveler, with 298 recently renovated rooms and suites; a brand-new club lounge; an award-winning restaurant, 2West; and The Ritz-Carlton spa featuring CARITA treatments. Enjoy a breathtaking sunset from your room or step outside for a stroll along the scenic esplanade of Battery Park. 2 West Street. |
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Boutique Hotels in New York City
Financial District | Tribeca | Battery Park City
Smyth Tribeca Hotel |
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From: $249 |
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The Smyth, a Thompson Hotel, is located next to the Chambers Street Subway Station and features massages, a restaurant and rooms include iPod docking stations. Each room at Smyth provides a flat-screen cable TV with DVD player, minibar and bathrobes. The Smyth, most recently, was the temporary home of the Kardashian sisters during their NYC stay. Rates and Reviews: Smyth Tribeca Hotel |
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Cosmopolitan Hotel NYC |
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From: $262 |
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Owned by local New Yorkers, the Cosmopolitan Hotel is located in Tribeca near the World Trade Center site and Statue of Liberty. With only 150 guest rooms, the hotel is peaceful and private. The Cosmopolitan often feels more like a bed and breakfast than a lower Manhattan hotel, but the excitement of NYC is just outside their door. |
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W New York Downtown |
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From: $240 |
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New in 2010 - with 217 rooms and 58 floors, explore the signature W bed and innovative technology while being near Wall Street, the Statue of Liberty and Freedom Tower. The new sleek and chic Living Room Bar & Terrace is definite downtown after-work happy hour hot spot and the waterfront views are certainly worth a look. 123 Washington Street. |
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Greenwich Hotel |
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From: $475 |
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Robert de Niro's 88 unique room luxury hotel showcases furnishings that draw from a wide range of cultural influences - from the hand-loomed Tibetan silk rugs to the patterns of Moroccan tile. Rooms have Dux beds, oak floors, soaking tubs, 10 foot ceilings, small libraries, HDTV, iPod docking stations and free wireless Internet. The hotel has an adorable outdoor courtyard, pool and the gorgeous Shibui spa and gym. |
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Tribeca Grand Hotel |
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From: $185 |
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Tribeca Grand is known for their spacious rooms, soaring central atrium, intimate Church Lounge, a premier cocktail bar and restaurant, and even a private film screening room. The 203 guest rooms have flat screen TVs, free wireless Internet, Frette bathrobes, iPod docs, and believe it or not, a complimentary pet goldfish upon request. |
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NYC Chain Hotels - Tribeca
Sheraton Tribeca New York Hotel
Subways
- 1 to Canal, Franklin or Chambers
- 2, 3 to Chambers
- A, C, E to Canal
- 6 to Canal/Broadway
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