Sister City has been unveiled as the latest concept in the Ace Hotel Group family on New York’s bustling Lower East Side. The eclectic setting is reflected in a minimalist, modern design from Atelier Ace, the hospitality company’s in-house creative agency.
The interiors reflect the influence of Japanese and Scandinavian architecture principles with simple geometries and a palette of natural materials that evoke tranquility. Each accommodation is equipped with custom fixtures and furnishings along with cherry wood furniture imported from Italy. Dual-purpose foldable desks and built-in bed storage illustrate the functionality of the design as well.
A circular motif across the rooms and corridors is a subtle nod to the universality of its form. Illuminated circular mirrors are installed above terrazzo vanities in bathrooms, while a perforated, rounded metal sconce casts light over each in-room desk. Guestrooms range from the 120-square-foot single configurations to the nearly 200-square-foot terrace option with a queen-sized bed. Sister City also houses bunk configurations, which includes two bunked double beds across 180 square feet.
The all-day eatery Floret is characterized by exposed brick and high-finish Italian terrazzo accented by lush greenery. Eleven floors up, the Sister City rooftop bar embraces a backdrop of panoramic city views as well.