Chateau Ludlow is an inspirational creative den! The Chinatown area and the new indie movie theater are great examples of how you can stay in a young artsy area in they city and not have to be in Brooklyn.
Noemi is a super smart and bright young mind and I her room is huge for New York standards. Even with a little meditation area.
I think if you are looking to be a Manhattan local and seeking creative inspiration...this is a great place to stay.