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Hotels editor Christina Jelski visited the SH Hotels & Resorts' 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on July 2, as the property reopened for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic. She was able to get an in-depth look at the hotel's enhanced cleaning and safety protocols, which feature a heavy focus on face mask requirements, social distancing and hospital-grade sanitation efforts. Guests are greeted at the door by staff.

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A visit to 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

Hotels editor Christina Jelski visited the SH Hotels & Resorts' 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on July 2, as the property reopened for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic. She was able to get an in-depth look at the hotel's enhanced cleaning and safety protocols, which feature a heavy focus on face mask requirements, social distancing and hospital-grade sanitation efforts. Guests are greeted at the door by staff. Photo Credit: TW photo by Christina Jelski

Hotels editor Christina Jelski visited the SH Hotels & Resorts' 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on July 2, as the property reopened for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic. She was able to get an in-depth look at the hotel's enhanced cleaning and safety protocols, which feature a heavy focus on face mask requirements, social distancing and hospital-grade sanitation efforts. Guests are greeted at the door by staff.

As guests enter 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, signage offers details on the property's mask, social distancing and temperature check protocols.

General manager Hans Schaepman monitors 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge's thermal camera system, which screens for elevated temperatures.

1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge general manager Hans Schaepman (far left) greets guests as they pass the property's thermal camera area and head to check in.

1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge's thermal camera system is able to screen guests for elevated body temperature.

Plexiglass screens are installed at the check-in desk, providing a layer of protection between staff and guests.

Neighbors, 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge's lobby-level cafe, has removed its indoor seating and offers only grab-and-go items.

Sanitizer and cleaning supplies are on clear display at the Neighbors cafe.

Traditional silverware at Neighbors has been replaced with disposible and compostable cutlery.

1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge's guestrooms feature sticker seals to further reassure guests.

At 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, magazines, throw blankets and other miscellaneous items have been removed from rooms.

A complimentary kit featuring masks, hand sanitizer and alcohol wipes are available in each room's minibar.

Signage throughout the property instructs guests to keep their masks on within the hotel.

The rooftop pool at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, where strict limits have been placed on capacity.

Drink orders from the rooftop bar are served separately on trays in order to allow for social distancing.

Sticker messaging on the floor throughout 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge reminds guests to social distance.

An ultraviolet sanitizing wand is used by staff to clean luggage at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge.

Staff at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge don masks as they greet guests at the hotel's entrance.