Opening onto the corner of 17th St and Park Avenue South, the W in Union Square is as central as they come. Sure, the W gets a bad rep for over-the-top gimmicks like the “Living Room” concept lobbies, and signature scented hallways, and alliterative “Whatever/Whenever” bullcrap. However! This is a very cool lobby. Walk straight past the front desk, and ascend the twisting staircase. You won’t find much except the bathrooms, but it’s a fun climb. Alternatively, upon entering, head right into a naturally-lit lounge full of chairs, sofas, and extremely unwieldy floral displays (see above). If you’re hungry, check out Olives located on the south side of the block.
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