Hotel Mimosa
I'll be honest, when I first walked up to Hotel Mimosa on Division Street, I wasn't expecting much from a three-star place tucked into the heart of Chinatown.
I’ll be honest, when I first walked up to Hotel Mimosa on Division Street, I wasn’t expecting much from a three-star place tucked into the heart of Chinatown. But you know what? Sometimes the best surprises come in unassuming packages, and this little gem really grew on me during my stay.
The location is actually perfect if you want to experience the real New York – I mean, you’re literally steps away from some of the city’s best dim sum spots and those incredible bakeries where locals line up for fresh pork buns at 7 AM. Division Street itself can get pretty bustling during the day (the fish markets nearby start early, so there’s this constant hum of activity), but honestly, that’s part of the charm. You’re not staying in some sterile midtown box – you’re right in the middle of a neighborhood that’s been the beating heart of Chinese-American culture for decades. The hotel staff clearly knows the area well too; they pointed me toward this tiny tea shop around the corner that I never would have found on my own, and it became my daily ritual.
What really impressed me about Hotel Mimosa was how they’ve managed to create this calm, clean space despite being surrounded by all that urban energy. The rooms aren’t huge – this is New York, after all – but they’re thoughtfully designed with surprising touches like blackout curtains that actually work (trust me, this matters when you’re trying to sleep past sunrise in the city). The bathrooms are compact but modern, and I appreciated details like having enough outlets near the bed for all my devices. The front desk team was genuinely helpful without being overly chatty, which I prefer when I’m dragging my suitcase in after a long flight. One thing to note: if you’re driving, parking around here can be a bit of an adventure, but there’s a garage about two blocks away that the hotel can direct you to. The subway connections are fantastic though – you’re practically on top of several lines, so getting anywhere in Manhattan or Brooklyn is pretty straightforward. I found myself staying out later than planned most nights because getting back was so easy. Overall, it’s one of those places that delivers way more than you’d expect for the price point, especially if you appreciate being somewhere with real character instead of cookie-cutter hotel land.
Guest Reviews
A nice 2 nights stay
Clean and nice staff, close to Food and Drinks and quite .
What could be improved: Cold 🥶 since ac was central but the staff was very accommodating and gave us more blankets :)
Wonderful
Very kind and helpful staff. Really good location, bed was comfy as well.
Clean rooms and friendly staff
The room was very clean and beds were super comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful. The location is good and close to metro station. It's also a bit noisy though because of the trains passing by very close.
Wonderful
Really nice rooms, little bit smaller but for New York, it is great. Boiling water and ice was free at C floor. Metro station East Broadway is 7 minute walk. Metro station Grand St. is 10 minutes walk.
What could be improved: It is in China Town, so it is quite different than rest of New York, but we did not feel unsafe, so it was not much a problem. It's actually next to metro lane but windows are great and you can hear it just a little bit. Metro station East Broadway is 7 minute walk. Metro station Grand St. is 10 minutes walk.
Will definitely come back!
Great location in Chinatown, staff was so nice and very helpful. Room was a good size for New York, spacious shower, and smart-tv. Loved getting a list of food recommendations upon check-in
What could be improved: A full length mirror and an iron were the only things missing!
Pretty comfortable convenient location
Easy check-in. Air-conditioning worked well. Good lighting and sockets. Relatively spacious well functioning bathroom. Useful that they provide hot water, microwave ice and plates and cutlery in basement
What could be improved: Rooms are very compact no convenient space for luggage. No kettle in room
Wonderful
Location, price
Great spot to explore all that Manhattan and Brooklyn have to offer. Close to subway and the Manhattan bridge for incred
A perfect location to explore the lower east side, Chinatown and Brooklyn. The bed was really comfortable and the shower in our room was great.
What could be improved: Lack of tea/coffee making facilities in room
Overally great place at reasonable price for New York. Would’ve visited again, highly recommend for short stays.
It was cozy and clean. Hygiene utilities provided. Stuff was nice and helpful. Good location. Plenty of dinning places nearby (at check in I’ve received couple of pages of places worth visiting), close to subway. AC running in hot days.
What could be improved: Could have hear neighbors sometimes. There’s bridge and subway line across the street so it could be a little noisy, but with closed window it barely heard.
Simple and convenient
The room was small but clean. Good value overall, especially considering location. Staff were friendly and helpful.
What could be improved: Our room was a bit bare. I would have appreciated a coffee machine and real glasses (not plastic cups).
Location
Surroundings
What's nearby:
- Mussel Beach900 m
- Columbus Park650 m
- Mulberry Bend550 m
- Strauss Square400 m
- Collect Pond Park850 m
- Hua Mei Bird Garden500 m
- James Madison Plaza700 m
- Little Flower Playground600 m
- Cherry Clinton Playground900 m
- Martin F Tanahey Playground500 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Lanzhou Ramen100 m
- Restaurant King's Kitchen40 m
- Restaurant Jin Lian Foo Chow Restaurant100 m
Top attractions:
- Bryant Park5 km
- Brooklyn Bridge1.9 km
- Chrysler Building4.8 km
- Flatiron Building3.3 km
- Statue of Liberty6 km
- The Highline Park4.5 km
- Rockefeller Center5 km
- Empire State Building4.2 km
- One World Trade Center1.9 km
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum1.8 km
Natural Beauty:
- Lake Reservoir No 37 km
- Peak Kings Bluff (31m)9 km
Public transit:
- Subway Grand Street500 m
- Subway East Broadway300 m
- Train Fulton Street Subway Station1.4 km
- Train Brooklyn Bridge – City Hall1.1 km
Closest Airports:
- La Guardia Airport15 km
- New York Skyports Seaplane Base3.3 km
- John F. Kennedy International Airport17 km
Hotel Mimosa
New York, United States
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