The large plate of raw vegetables and field greens drizzled with harissa vinaigrette and two whole grain flatbreads-one with skirt steak, black garlic spread, caramelized onions, gorgonzola and watercress, and another with prosciutto picante, grilled scallions and sun-dried tomatoes-that we ended up with were a welcome alternative to having to wait in line at Shake Shack or Juliana’s Pizza. (We lamented the fact that there’s a room service menu you can’t order from on the room’s iPad, which also controls the room’s temperature and lighting.) Eventually, we made our way down to Neighbors, the café in the lobby that offers fresh, seasonal picnic fare, including a few offerings for kids, from Brooklyn purveyors, and placed a to-go order to bring back to our room. But the restaurant wasn’t open yet, so room service wasn’t available. We opted for a night in and were anxious to order room service and make the most of having privacy while being well connected to the landscape. The marble rain shower, corrugated leather headboards, a Triple Clear filtered water purification system, Fresnel glass light fixtures and a tiny indoor garden designed by Harrison Green were too lovely to stay away from for too long.

It wasn’t long before we found ourselves craving the comforts of our room again. It ties the building to the bridge and the wood connects it to the historic warehouse aesthetic of the area.' 'The granite is Quincy granite, the same granite used on the Brooklyn Bridge. It is your perfect waterfront retreat in New York City. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe. In 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, you don’t only get a luxury hotel but you also get amazing views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan Skyline. 'We recycled the wood from the warehouses that were torn down,' says Jonathan Marvel, of Marvel Architects, who devised the building design. 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge features a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. It appears almost as the prow of a ship, clad with steel and glass that reflects blue sky and fluffy white clouds and references the industrial history of the area (a group of warehouses previously stood on the lot) the bottom portion of the building also displays large longleaf yellow pine columns and groupings of granite boulders scattered around its perimeter.

The 194-room hotel is perched on a narrow swathe of land between Furman Street and the park on Pier 1 and features views of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty. That’s because the building’s connection to the New York landscape lets you feel like you’re outside even when you’re not. 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge offers expansive views of the East River and Manhattan skyline, welcoming you to your Brooklyn Bridge waterfront retreat.

Nestled between the Meadow Rue Ballroom and Brooklyn Bridge Park is their Social Space, a 5,000-square-foot flexible, open space detailed with natural lighting and glass air walls. When you’re staying at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge in Brooklyn Bridge Park, it’s difficult to leave your room. Host your event at 1Hotel Gather by the park 1Hotel event spaces include the 6,025-square-foot Meadow Rue with space to host 400 people seated, or 600 standing.

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