I went to a pretty sick party last night thrown by SPIN, who I have to admit I didn't even realize anyone read anymore or if it was still in business, in the bar/lobby area downstairs at the newly minted Jane Hotel. Three words: sick, sick, and more sick. The space is incredible. While I still love the lobby bar at the Bowery Hotel, this one kinda puts it to shame and has a very similar look and feel, which is what makes both of them so hot.

For starters, the space is relatively huge for a hotel bar. There's comfy, chic furniture all over and a space downstairs and one up to hangout in. The party last night was one of the more rowdy, fun parties I've been to lately and the space was the icing on the cake. If you get a chance, stop by and check it out.

If you're unfamiliar with the hotel, it used to be -- and partly still is -- an SRO (Single Room Occpancy) that the developers have managed to turn partially into a hotel of sorts. Each room is 50 square feet with no private bathroom. Guests share really chic, well-renovated bathrooms -- there's one per floor -- along with the remaining SRO tenants. To some, this may sound too low brow, but when you hear that the price of a room is under $100/night and you're pretty much in the Meat Packing District -- which means nothing to me, but you know tourists -- it's a pretty great deal. And think of it this way, shared bathroom means more socializing with other guests, who are pretty likely to be young, hip, good looking people. Your chances of getting laid just increased tenfold!

Check out the Jane's site for more info on the hotel, its fascinating history, pics of rooms, and an online reservation system. Don't forget this site that chronicles the history of various buildings on Jane Street, including the hotel. Interesting stuff.

If you're not in the market to stay at the hotel, at the very least, stop by and have a drink or get invited to one of the many hot parties that will be taking place there over the next few months and the drinks will be free!