Graduate Hotels

The Graduate Roosevelt Island on the Cornell Tech Campus is an 18-story, 224-room hotel with nearly 360-degree sweeping views of the city, its skyline, waterfronts, and the East River. "Flyboy," a 13-foot-tall sculpture by Hebru Brantley of a boy in aviator goggles holding a lightbulb, greets visitors. He's standing in front of the check-in desk, which is made of antique wooden drawers and surrounded by a floor-to-ceiling wall of books. Highgate will manage the modern spaces, which will have stunning views of Manhattan, Queens, and the river, as well as Malin + Goetz amenities, spacious suites, and king and queen-sized rooms. The rooftop bar will be the hotel's most exciting feature, in addition to an all-day restaurant.

So far, all they know is that they will be run by Med Abrous and Marc Rose, a Los Angeles-based hospitality team and New York City natives. The rooftop space is likely to be the hotel's crown jewel due to its location. The lodging is open to the public, but its primary function is to serve out-of-town visitors attending business and academic conferences, as well as students and professors from around the world.

Google ratings: 4.2/5.0
Address: 22 North Loop RoadNew York City10044
Contact: 929 447 4700
Website: graduatehotels.com