Editorial take
Who should book 11 Howard?
If this is your first New York trip, shortlist 11 Howard for a practical reason: Design, food, couples, repeat visitors. The name, star rating and lobby photos matter, but the real test is whether the location helps your days feel easier.
It is less compelling if you want family rooms, a midtown base or budget rates. Before booking from the UK, compare the final price after taxes and property fees, check the exact room setup and make sure your airport arrival route is not needlessly awkward.
Location and map
Where is 11 Howard?
Howard Street runs between Broadway and Lafayette at SoHo's southern edge, on the border with Chinatown, which puts a great deal of downtown within walking distance.
Nearby
SoHo shopping, Chinatown, Little Italy, Tribeca and Nolita.
Closest subway
Canal St and Spring St
Hotel facts
What to know before booking.
First-timer context
Why 11 Howard might feel special.
What it is known for
- The building was a post office before Beyer Blinder Belle converted it, and the hotel opened in April 2016.
- Interiors are by Space Copenhagen, the Danish studio behind Noma, and this was their first project in the United States.
- Rooms use light oak parquet, natural bamboo carpets, double-woven wool throws and custom furniture handmade in Denmark.
New York moments
- Le Coucou, the ground-floor restaurant, opened in 2016 under chef Daniel Rose and became one of the hardest downtown reservations to get.
- The hotel was developed by Aby Rosen, with Anda Andrei as creative director.
On screen
- The hotel's profile comes from design and dining rather than screen work.
Review questions
What travellers keep asking.
Is Howard Street in SoHo or Chinatown?
It sits on the boundary. You are at SoHo's southern edge with Chinatown immediately south, which is an unusually good position for eating.
Can hotel guests get a table at Le Coucou?
Staying at the hotel helps but does not guarantee it. Book the restaurant at the same time as the room if dinner there is part of the plan.
Booking checklist
Check these before you reserve.
Total price
Look beyond the nightly rate. Check taxes, destination fees, breakfast and cancellation.
Room layout
For New York, room size, bathroom privacy, bed type and storage can matter more than star rating.
Arrival route
Match the hotel to your airport, luggage and arrival time, especially after an overnight UK flight.
Sources and update notes
Last updated: 17 August 2026. Hotel rates, fees, rules and transport details can change.