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Times
8 hours ago
- Times
Ace Hotel Brooklyn hotel review: a laid-back, stylish NYC stay
You may not expect a hotel lobby built of cast concrete slabs to feel warm and homely, but that's exactly the atmosphere at the Ace in Brooklyn. Here, neighbourhood locals perch for hours on creased leather couches, working on their laptops at long, varnished tables or meeting for a drink or a coffee under warm amber lights at the bar. The Ace brand knows how to turn a public space into a welcoming third place with a unique blend of style, comfort, and local culture. The property is a hub of community and creativity, with a roster of events and art exhibitions that connect visitors to the local scene. Given its location near multiple subway lines and the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges, guests can easily explore the local neighbourhood while enjoying quick access to Manhattan. Service here is informal, but swift and capable, setting the tone for a relaxed and stylish stay. This article contains affiliate links that will earn us revenue Score 7/10The industrial decor of the 287 rooms was designed by Roman and Williams in prevailing hues of deep forest green (carpet), orange (plywood panels and furniture) and charcoal (ceiling) and tempered by vintage instruments, woollen tapestries and wall hangings made by local artists. There's nothing extraneous here — warehouse windows let in loads of light, platform beds are covered in tactile linens, hangers on metal pipes serve as the wardrobe, wooden pegs are perfectly placed for towels and dressing gowns. The smallest room is a sizeable Queen with room to walk around — the bonus to staying in an outer borough. The spacious bathrooms all have concrete sinks and walk-in showers with rainfall heads and stylish custom dressing gowns. The Ace Suite is the only room with a tub. Be sure to book west-facing rooms above the fifth floor for views across brownstone Brooklyn and its church steeples to New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty and the green hill of Staten Island. While the rooms are stocked with Smeg mini-fridges, sturdy white diner mugs and a kettle, there's no tea, coffee or milk on offer — which is all part of the Ace's ethos to make sure guests leave their room and join in the communal vibe of the shared public spaces. Score 8/10 It's New York so there are only about, say, 4,397 restaurants to choose from, but dinner at Lele's Roman, the Ace's all-day restaurant should not be considered an also-ran. The colourful dining room gets an extra buzz from the street-facing windows letting in some of that Brooklyn hustle, and chef Francesco Battisti's new menu has welcome dishes like pinsas (flatbreads) and a sophisticated kids' menu, which is always a good idea in this part of family-friendly Brooklyn. Breakfasts here run from pastrami bagels and eggs Benedict to prosciutto cotto omelettes with fontina cheese. Meanwhile, lit by skylight in the lobby's airy, plant-filled Garden Room, visiting chefs get to strut their stuff at gastro pop-ups with small plates and wines by the glass. The backlit bar is definitely the place to unwind after a day in the city, sipping a craft cocktail or a tongue-tingling, non-alcoholic spritz. • More of the best hotels in New York• Best restaurants in New York Score 7/10The Ace aims to be part of the fabric of the neighbourhood and its calendar has a full roster of artworks, temporary exhibitions, events curated by artists in residence, and DJ parties late into the wee hours. The subway even obligingly rumbles underfoot at regular intervals. There's no spa or fitness centre. The hotel has no-nonsense eco-friendly policies, including soap flakes of cedar and charcoal in the bathrooms to prevent waste, water bottle-filling stations in the hallways, and linens are changed every three days. Score 8/10While the Ace's downtown Brooklyn location won't win any beauty contests, it's a hop, skip and jump from some of Brooklyn's trendiest shops, restaurants and cultural hotspots such as the Barclay Center, BAM and Lucali's (Taylor Swift's favourite pizzeria). The Ace is the perfect base for exploring the Brooklyn lifestyle in neighbourhoods like Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, Dumbo, and Fort Greene. It's also surrounded by multiple subway lines with downtown Manhattan a mere two stations away. The closest Citi Bike share is two blocks from the hotel, for those who want to tour on two wheels. Price room-only doubles from £156 Restaurant mains from £18Family-friendly NAccessible Y Sunshine Flint was a guest of Ace Hotel Brooklyn ( • More of the best hotels in Brooklyn• Best affordable hotels in New York
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vijay Sethupathi's Thalaivan Thalaivii box office collection day 4: Romantic comedy witnesses a drop of 69%, earns Rs 3 crore
Thalaivan Thalaivii box office collection day 4: Vijay Sethupathi's Thalaivan Thalaivii, which hit the screens on July 25, is doing well at the Indian box office. The film earned Rs 5.2 crore on the first day. It then witnessed good growth over the weekend. The romantic comedy continued its run on July 28, its first Monday, and made a strong impact despite a significant drop in collections. Thalaivan Thalaivii slows down but still packs a punch Vijay Sethupathi is in the limelight because of his latest release Thalaivan Thalaivii. According to Sacnilk, a trade website, the Tamil drama earned Rs 3 crore (nett) on its fourth day. This is nearly 69% lower than the Rs 9.7 crore it made on July 27. The overall occupancy (on Monday) was around 32.8%. The morning shows had an occupancy of 21.50%. The afternoon shows saw an occupancy of 33%. The evening (37.98%) and night (38.69) too fared well on this front. Thalaivan Thalaivii emerged as the top choice of the audience in Trichy, where the occupancy was 58%. It, however, found limited patronage in Bengaluru (20.25%) and Trivandrum (7.75%). Thalaivan Thalaivii is a crucial release for Vijay Sethupathi as it comes after Ace, which earned less than Rs 10 crore and sank without a trace at the box office. Here's the day-wise breakdown for Thalaivan Thalaivii: Day 1: Rs 5.2 crore Day 2: Rs 7.85 crore Day 3: Rs 9 crore Day 4: Rs 3 crore The total collection stands at Rs 25.75 crore. Thalaivan Thalaivii review: What are critics saying? Thalaivan Thalaivii has received positive reviews with critics lauding the presentation and the performances. The Times of India gave it a rating of 4 stars out of 5 and praised the film for exploring life after marriage 'Thalaivan Thalaivii becomes one of the very few Tamil films that dig into the life after marriage, something after the beginning of the seemingly 'Happily ever after,' and Pandiraj has crafted a fun, frustrating family padam,' read a part of the review. The positive word-of-mouth helped Thalaivan Thalaivii exceed expectations at the box office and emerge as a blockbuster. What's Thalaivan Thalaivii about? Thalaivan Thalaivii is a romantic comedy drama directed by Pandiraj. The flick focuses on the bittersweet relationship between two temperamental lovers. Thalaivan Thalaivii stars Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen as the lead pair. Yogi Babu essays a key role in the film . Santosh Narayanan, best known for his work on Kabali and Kalki 2898 AD, has composed the soundtrack.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Thalaivan Thalaivii box office collection day 1: Vijay Sethupathi's Tamil romantic comedy opens strong, earns Rs 4.15 crore
Thalaivan Thalaivii box office collection day 1: Vijay Sethupathi's Thalaivan Thalaivii hit the screens on July 25 much to the delight of the audience. The film opened to a good response at the Indian box office and also received positive reviews from most critics. Thalaivan Thalaivii created a buzz among fans ahead of its release as it features Nithya Menen as the leading lady opposite 'Makkal Selvan'. Thalaivan Thalaivi does well on day 1 Thalaivan Thalaivii, one of the most eagerly awaited films of the month, is off to a good start in India. According to Sacnilk, a trade website, the romantic comedy earned Rs 4.15 crore (nett) on the first day. The overall occupancy was around 47%. The morning shows had an occupancy of 30.14%. The afternoon shows saw an occupancy of 41.95%. The evening (46.54%) and night (69.38%) too fared well on this front. Thalaivan Thalaivii emerged as the top choice of the audience in Trichy, where the occupancy was 81%. It, however, found limited patronage in Kochi (17.75%) and Trivandrum (14%). Thalaivan Thalaivii is a crucial release for Vijay Sethupathi as it comes after Ace, which earned less than Rs 10 crore and bombed at the box office. Thalaivan Thalaivi review Thalaivan Thalaivii has received positive reviews with critics lauding the presentation and the performances. The Times of India gave it a rating of 4 stars out of 5. And praised the film for delving into the seldom discussed issue of life after marriage. 'Thalaivan Thalaivi becomes one of the very few Tamil films that dig into the life after marriage, something after the beginning of the seemingly 'Happily ever after,' and Pandiraj has crafted a fun, frustrating family padam,' read a part of the review. The positive word-of-mouth is likely to help Thalaivan Thalaivii pack a punch over the weekend. About Thalaivan Thalaivi Thalaivan Thalaivii is a romantic comedy drama directed by Pandiraj. The flick centres on the bittersweet relationship between two hot-headed lovers. Thalaivan Thalaivii features Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen as the lead pair. Yogi Babu too is part of the cast. Santosh Narayanan has composed the music.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Tom Conrad Named Permanent CEO as Sonos Promises Fresh Start
Sonos has officially named Tom Conrad as its permanent CEO, the company confirmed on Wednesday. Conrad stepped in as interim chief executive back in January after the company's troubled app overhaul last May prompted former CEO Patrick Spence to step down. A familiar face at Sonos, Conrad has served on the company's board since 2017 and previously held the role of chief product officer at the now-defunct streaming platform Quibi. With this new chapter, Conrad says he's committed to 'imagining the next generation of experiences' at Sonos—an ambition he shared during an interview earlier this year. The major app redesign that sparked customer backlash introduced a slew of bugs and removed key features that longtime users valued. Since then, Sonos has been working to regain trust, rolling out several updates to restore functionality and fix issues. Under Conrad's interim leadership, Sonos laid off about 200 employees as part of a move to streamline operations into 'flatter, smaller, and more focused teams.' The company also ended its partnership with Ikea on the popular Symfonisk speakers line. In March, Sonos ramped up efforts to fix lingering app complaints and rolled out significant software improvements for its Ace wireless headphones and Arc soundbar, signalling a clear push to win back customers.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Walmart Deals of the Day: Score Sonos' Premium Ace Headphones for a Record Low $299
There's typically a lull in major sales around this time of year, but with a little digging, you can still score some serious savings. That's our specialty here on CNET's shopping team, so we're rounding up the best bargains you can shop every day at Walmart. For today, July 21, those include a significant $150 discount on Sonos' top-rated Ace headphones, a convenient Keurig iced coffee brewer that you can pick up for less than $60 and an unreal Galaxy Watch 7 deal that's only available in certain locations. We've also found the best deals you can shop today at Amazon as well. Sonos Ace: $299 (save $150) See at Walmart Sonos makes some of the absolute best speakers and soundbars on the market right now, so it's no surprise that its Sonos Ace headphones have also earned a spot on our list of the overall best headphones for 2025. These premium over-ears impressed CNET audio aficionado David Carnoy with their comfortable design and top-of-the-line sound and noise-canceling capabilities, though Carnoy found the $449 price tag a little too high to justify. But they're a great bargain now that you can grab them at a record-low price, which makes them an excellent and more affordable alternative to the AirPods Max. Galaxy Watch 7: $200 (save $150) See at Walmart The Galaxy Watch 8 hits shelves soon, but for the time being the Galaxy Watch 7 is still one of the best smartwatches on the market. And it's a steal now that you can pick it up for a record-low $200 -- half the price of the Apple Watch Series 10. It impressed our reviewer with its vibrant 2,000-nit display, helpful Quick button and impressive fitness features. Just note that select functions like the ECG and sleep apnea monitor require a Galaxy phone. At the moment, only the 44mm silver configuration is on sale at this price, and availability may vary by location. If you are looking to take advantage of this deal, we'd recommend getting your order in fast. Keurig K-Iced Essentials: $59 (save $20) See at Walmart With warm summer weather in full swing, a refreshing iced coffee is the perfect way to start your day. And with this single-serve Keurig brewer, you can make it at home in minutes. It has a special "brew over ice setting" that starts hot to help extract flavor and then cools down so it won't melt the ice and water down your drink. It has multiple cup size settings, and this deal also comes with a 12-ounce tumbler so you can take your coffee on the go. Plus, it's just 6.5 inches wide to help you conserve counter space.
