Amid the proliferation of coworking spaces around the Flatiron District, the Ace Hotel’s dimly-lit lobby remains one of the area’s best-kept secrets for those intent on burning the midnight oil surrounded by stylish folks of a similar ilk. Grab your MacBook Pro and hustle for a spot on one of the long wooden tables or suede couches and soak up the nightclub atmosphere as you make headway on your pressing deadline, stopping intermittently for a spot of people watching. Featuring original coffered ceilings, massive columns, airy skylights and original mosaic floors, the Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch-designed space is kitted out antique furnishings and rustic accents, combing to create a bohemian hipster vibe. Free Wi-Fi and the potential to strike-up a conversation with your neighbor – who might be the next tech millionaire – help make the Ace a thriving hotbed of freelancers and creatives, and a far superior location to park yourself than Starbucks. Drop by on a Friday evening to check out a live music act while you work or unwind, with acts ranging from funk to soul to jazz, reggae and hip hop.
