Steeped in history and a favorite since 1911, the property’s attractive Art Deco bones remain evident after a top-to-bottom refurbishment. The lobby “living room” has a two-story tall ceiling, where small groups gather around a handsome fireplace. Adjacent, the French-inspired Gaspar Brasserie is a duplex space for dining and intimate cocktails upstairs. This central location is where the Financial District meets Union Square, for maximum walkability.