Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Check In, Roll Out - NYTimes.com


Check In, Roll Out

Gregory Goode
Savvy hotels across the country are riding the urban-cycling trend, offering two wheels to guests at no additional charge.
THE BOWERY HOTEL, NEW YORK
A fleet of red cruisers, complete with front baskets, stands ready at this boutique property in the East Village (above). Bring your own helmet. Doubles from $325.
THE LIBERTY HOTEL, BOSTON
This grand dame in Beacon Hill was once a Victorian-era prison. Now it offers floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning views of the Charles River and free Electra town bikes. From $269.
ELEMENT SUMMERLIN, LAS VEGAS
A healthy stay in Vegas is possible at this hotel on the edge of Red Rock Canyon. Take your complimentary Trek bike to the scenic 13-mile road known as the Red Rock Loop. From $149.
HOTEL OCCIDENTAL, SAN DIEGO
What this homey, part-residential inn lacks in gloss it makes up for in beach cruisers — and a two-block proximity to museum-packed Balboa Park. From $90.