SoHo NYC Hotel Press

“The 97-room boutique hotel occupies one of those perfect pockets of Downtown where the streets narrow and foot traffic is less frantic. This (plus guest-only spaces and the absence of a formal check-in or bills presented throughout your stay) lends the property a relaxed, at-home feel—which is exactly what they’re going for.

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“Detailed black-and-white marble flooring, dark wooden accents, and a nearly 12-foot-tall sculpture greeted me at The Manner, a Standard Hotels spin-off that just opened in SoHo.”

“Drenched in shades of ochre and warm reds, with varied textures of ceramic, cement, and tile throughout, The Mannerin Manhattan’s SoHo is a “nostalgic utopia”—as its architect Hannes Peer puts it—combining Gio Ponti–esque Milanese midcentury modernism with glamorous New York flair. But what does that actually mean? It’s sexy."

“An understated facade on Thompson Street hides the sexiest hotel in SoHo.”

Sloane’s hosted Willy Chavarria for his New York homecoming, celebrating the TARANTULA F/W 2025 Paris show.

“Guests across circles of fashion, art, and entertainment, including Hunter Schafer, Dascha Polanco, Aweng Chuol, Chloe Wise, Jordan Daniels, Tina Leung, and Alioune Badara Fall, were in attendance to support the designer after his opening showcase.”

“The PAPER community sauntered into Sloane’s — the new speakeasy in NYC’s The Manner hotel — to celebrate the fifth issue of literary magazine VOLUME 0. Guests sipped cocktails and munched on small bites while flipping through the pages of the new purple edition of the lit mag.”

“Less than a week before New York Fashion Week kicks off, The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) hosted its first-ever Shabbat dinner, inviting members of all backgrounds from the fashion community to come together at The Otter at The Manner in a celebration of visibility and connection.”

“A welcome new hideaway in the city,” says Off-White creative director Ib Kamara. “The Manner, to me, has quickly become a New York staple. The atmosphere is perfect for either dancing in the lounge or an intimate catch-up with friends.”

“The Manner can be described using lots of words. Drenched in shades of ochre and warm reds with varied textures of ceramic, cement, and tile throughout, it’s a “nostalgic utopia”—as its designer Hannes Peer puts it—combining Gio Ponti-esque Milanese mid-century modernism with glamorous Soho flair. But what does that actually mean? It’s sexy. In the same way a really good jazz song is.”

“Hannes Peer's first hospitality project makes a bold style statement.”

“Downtown, meanwhile, everyone is talking about the Manner, a new hotel in SoHo from the team behind Standard Hotels with a restaurant by acclaimed chef Alex Stupak and a speakeasy-style cocktail bar.”

“The Manner, a new hospitality experience by Standard International in the heart of SoHo, combines the best elements of a hotel, private residence, and members’ club”

“Positioned at the intersection of a hotel, private residence, and private members’ club, The Manner merges the best elements of each to create a sensorially-rich experience.”

“In New York, The Manner hotel, with its homage to Italy and its flamboyant glamour, inaugurates the era of high-end hospitality. A new address designed by Hannes Peer.”

“Even just a few weeks after opening, The Manner already has the rare thing that so many hotels profess to offer, but aren’t always able to achieve: the genuine feeling of being at a home away from home.”

“SoHo’s newest resident is designed for the discerning traveller who appreciates impeccable service, thoughtful design and intimacy.”

“Following the Off-White show, its first splash Stateside, fans of the brand flocked en masse to The Manner to raise a glass to creative director Ib Kamara.”

“SoHo’s newest resident is designed for the discerning traveller who appreciates impeccable service, thoughtful design and intimacy.”

“There are at least 187,000 hotels in the world. So, it's undoubtedly a proud moment for The Manner in New York City to be named by a prestigious architecture award as one of the 16 most beautiful places on the planet to stay in 2025. The accolade was bestowed upon the recently opened property in SoHo by the Unesco Prix Versailles competition, which described it as "dazzling". The judges said: "SoHo today may no longer be the neighborhood of artists and lofts, but The Manner, which opened there in September 2024, seems to be breathing new life into that bygone era.”

“Rooms feature jewel-toned velvet and gleaming ochre hues, while a duplex penthouse is modelled on Halston’s 1970s office… There are no kids, no TVs and a seriously suave crowd, all drawn to the hotel’s impeccable design and cinematic allure.”

"Situated in SoHo, The Manner has already earned a reputation for attracting well-dressed travelers.”

"The Manner hotel’s designer, Hannes Peer, also on the A-List… was in from Milan and got to see the space he had designed packed with industry peers and seemingly endless champagne and caviar. “They really let me go wild,” said Peer…"

“On first attempt it’s hard to find The Manner, and that’s the point. Tucked away on a quiet SoHo side-street, it looks more sleek residential block than hotel — a theme that’s maintained throughout. Upon entry, the lobby — or “Apartment” — feels more akin to a private members’ club, with its book-lined nooks and free daily aperitivo hour."

“Here, you can enjoy panoramic views of Soho while you snack on cacio e pepe nuts and Iberico ham, knowing everything you might have to worry about is many stories below. Pro tip: This spot is dog-friendly, so your canine companions can enjoy the view, too.”

“This swanky SoHo hotel admired for its opulent design and at-home atmosphere unveiled a rooftop bar just in time for the summer season. Architect Hannes Peer designed the al fresco space, which taps into Athenian-meets-Italian aperitivo culture to inform the decor scheme.”