"The aromas from Chelsea Market will tempt from across the street, or hop aboard one of the hotel's bicycles for a two-wheeled journey past neighboring galleries and shops."

"The Maritime's white-ceramic tower, the former HQ for the National Maritime Union, was the first luxury hotel to be built in the Chelsea gallery district and the property still feels a bit nautical." Full review

"A former retirement home for sailors, complete with porthole-shaped windows, is these days a favorite with the entertainment biz."

"It feels like a luxury Love Boat inside, as its 135 rooms, each with their own round window, are compact and teak-paneled, with gravy in the form of 20in flat-screen TVs and DVD players." Full review

"The 120-room, nautical-themed Maritime boutique hotel offers luxury-level comfort at a very reasonable price." Full review

"You can’t help noticing the nautical theme of this hotel, since every room is centered around a porthole window with views of the Hudson River."

"Steve Zissou would feel at home at this nautically themed hotel... which is outfitted with self-consciously hip details befitting a Wes Anderson film." Full review

"You don't have to greet people with a hearty "ahoy" to fit in at this nautical-themed hotel. In fact, the cool crowd that hangs out here discourages any such thing!"

"Eric Goode's behemoth nautical playground. Sweet teak and nice linens, DVDs and flatscreens."

""For business or personal travel", even landlubbers insist the "nautical theme" "adds character without being over-the-top" at this "unique", "trendy" boutique."