The Clarion is located in the heart of Chinatown and a few blocks from Little Italy and Soho. It is a brand new hotel that just opened in August 2004. Hotel amenities include the restaurant and lounge. Room service is available. The Clarion also offers laundry facilities, free weekday newspapers, and free local calls. All rooms have high-speed Internet access, plasma TVs, cable, coffeemakers, air-conditioning, desks, hairdryers, irons, and voicemail.