Four Points by Sheraton New York Downtown

Overview

I’ll be honest, when I first walked into Four Points by Sheraton New York Downtown, I wasn’t expecting much from a three-star hotel in the Financial District. But you know what? This place actually surprised me in all the right ways. The lobby has this clean, modern vibe without trying too hard to be trendy, and the staff at check-in were genuinely helpful rather than just going through the motions. I mean, finding a decent place to stay in lower Manhattan that doesn’t completely drain your wallet is no small feat.

What really won me over was the location – and I don’t mean that in the typical “convenient location” way everyone says. Platt Street is this quiet little side street that most tourists never find, which means you’re not dealing with the usual chaos once you step outside. Stone Street’s historic cobblestones and all those after-work drinking spots are literally around the corner, plus you can walk to the Brooklyn Bridge in about ten minutes without fighting crowds. The rooms themselves are exactly what you’d expect from Sheraton – nothing fancy, but everything works and the beds are actually comfortable. I stayed on the eighth floor and honestly barely heard any street noise, which in New York feels like a minor miracle.

Here’s what I really appreciated though – the little things that show someone’s paying attention. The elevators are fast (trust me, this matters when you’re tired), there’s always hot coffee in the lobby, and the housekeeping staff actually restocks the bathroom amenities properly. I stayed there during a busy week in October and never had issues with hot water or weird temperature fluctuations that seem to plague so many older hotels in the city. The fitness center is small but has decent equipment if you need to burn off some of those amazing deli sandwiches from the neighborhood. Parking is expensive, sure, but that’s Manhattan for you – at least they have a garage arrangement nearby so you’re not circling blocks looking for a spot. If you’re planning to explore Wall Street, Trinity Church, or catch a ferry to the Statue of Liberty, you’re basically in the perfect spot without paying those insane prices closer to Times Square or Midtown.