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The Gershwin Hotel on 27th Street is a famous budget
hotel right in the heart of Manhattan. A dormitory is $22
per night per person And you would have to share with either
four, eight or twelve persons. You can get a room on your
own from a steal at $100. On the fourth floor there are special
rooms exclusively for models. If you stay at the Gershwin,
you can get invited to all the parties and there's a chance
of doing some star spotting.
The Gershwin has a history of art and the lobby is a famous
gallery within itself. It owes its history to the New York
Pop Art scene of the 1960's and the The lobby shines with
original Pop Art, including an actual Campbell's Soup Can
autographed by Andy Warhol, artistic godfather to the
hotel.
It's much more than just a hotel, it's a kind of mini-arts
centre as the hotel also boosts an in-house cabaret, The
Living Room, which features live music, stand-up comedy
and theatre performances several nights a week. Also sharing
the first floor is the Modern Culture art gallery that
presents extraordinary exhibitions of work by significant
international, emerging and established artists and a grotto-like
bar, where guests can rap, commune, and relax.
There's also an Internet Café with plenty of discussions
going on, poetry slams, and rap sessions.
The corridors of the Gershwin literally shine with creativity
and even if you're not planning to stay there, it's well worth
popping in for a coffee to soak up the vibe.
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