New York Accommodation Studio in Chelsea (NY-15549)

Imagine yourself with a lovely studio in trendy Chelsea, Manhattan. Doesn't it sound like the ideal situation for NYC living? Well this 3rd floor (2nd floor for Europeans) studio apartment can be your gateway to the Big Apple. Situated in a 5-story walk-up building in the heart of this art-filled neighborhood, you are also just north of Greenwich Village and east of the Meatpacking District, putting world-class dining, architecture and fashion just outside your door.

This apartment is a microcosm of the area surrounding it, with original artwork dotting the walls and simple but classic furnishings that exude casual elegance. You will be reminded every day that you are in New York with your painted brick decorative fireplace in the living area, with brickwork that extends to the wall facing the sofa bed. This sofa converts into a double size bed to provide sleeping accommodation (complete with a 2 inch Tempurpedic mattress pad for added comfort!), and there is an air mattress available upon request as well. The room also contains a dark wood credenza with a small television atop, providing access to local channels. Wireless Internet is of course available to those who need it! In the corner of the room, you have a small dining area near the kitchen entrance. The kitchen is cute, with white cabinets and gas stove to keep things bright, reflecting the light that comes in through the window, which is also great for ventilation when cooking at home. There is a coffee maker, espresso maker and a toaster for breakfast and simpler meals. Upon arrival, you'll be pleased to find provisions to welcome you, such as coffee, tea, milk, pastries or bread and jam, and even wine or beer! A fantastic way to settle in with as little stress as possible.

This apartment can be found in the popular Chelsea part of Manhattan, near the intersection of 15th Street and 9th Avenue. Known for its art galleries and fashion district, this area is always ahead of the trends, even by New York's standards. You also have fantastic dining options around here, with Morimoto and Del Posto both just over one block away, founded by famous chefs and serving acclaimed fare gorgeously arranged. Also in the same area is the High Line Park, the elevated former railway that has been converted to a public space, complete with lounge chairs and food carts, offering great views of the awesome buildings of the area as well as the Hudson River. If you venture three blocks east to West 17th Street and 7th Avenue, you can visit the Rubin Museum of Art, with a unique Himalayan collection that is not to be missed. For nightlife, don't miss the Greenwich Village scene, with both quiet bars to meet friends as well as trendy club-like lounges.

When you need to venture out of the 'hood, just hop on the train, conveniently less than two blocks away on 8th Avenue. The A/C/E line will take you north, though Penn Station and Columbus Circle all the way uptown to Harlem, as well as through Brooklyn. You also have the L line practically outside your door, which runs east-west along 14th Street to Union Square, great for a Whole Foods run or a stop at the outdoor Green Market, held year-round. It will also take you to Williamsburg, Brooklyn in just 6 stops, where you can see how the other boroughs live.