Two levels below ground, the lounge, an intimate late night lounge in the hotel operated by Tao Group, is a sexier, more sophisticated update of the underground clubs that defined East Village nightlife in the 1990s. An unobtrusive stairwell featuring an abstract spray-painted mural by the San Francisco-based artist Apex leads guests to the lounge. A dramatic custom wall covering depicts the 17th-century Stuyvesant homestead—with members of The Ramones, who frequently played the East Village, discreetly lurking from corners. The bucolic, forested scene hints at what the neighborhood might have looked like before all the buildings descended on the area. Above, the wood-clad, barrel-vaulted ceiling adorned with locally crafted vintage chandeliers outfitted with flickering filament LED bulbs conjures a hidden underground chamber where whiskey might have been stored in the bootlegged era. The ceiling contains strips of LEDs emphasizing niches and changing color, which can be activated by the DJ booth in the late hours when the lounge transforms into a hedonistic paradise. Seating areas feature plush velvet frame banquettes with gold accents, jewel-toned velvet sofas, and additional leather banquette seating, while underneath, porcelain tile flooring has been crafted to recall age-weathered concrete. A stone and mirror and copper-clad bar, which extends to the ceiling as an eccentric architectural interpretation of the bar lighting element, is illuminated by a dramatic overhead bank of backlit resin whiskey bottles, casting a seductive amber glow. Nearby, red velvet seating in the VIP area with embossed leather accents add touches of luxury while streaks of gold provide a hit of contemporary richness, as do velvet seating and accents of leather and polished copper. For an air of authenticity, the space enlisted legendary doorman Wass Stevens to conceptualize an exclusive experience at the entrance. Little Sister is a hidden gem of a lounge, tucked away on the sub-cellar of Moxy East Village. It’s an intimate, seductive, sophisticated lounge—an update from the underground clubs that defined East Village nightlife in the 1990s. Its clandestine, cavern-like feel is enriched by jewel-toned velvet sofas and plush banquettes, embossed leather accents, a glowing copper DJ stand, and a mirrored-copper bar illuminated by a dramatic overhead bank of backlit whiskey bottles. A custom wall covering depicts the 17th-century Stuyvesant homestead—with members of The Ramones, who frequently played the East Village, discreetly lurking from corners. The bucolic, forested scene hints at what the neighborhood might have looked like before all the buildings descended on the area. Above, wood-clad, barrel-vaulted ceilings evoke a hidden underground chamber where whiskey might have been stored in the bootlegger era. Vintage Inspired Chandeliers by a local artist hang from the ceiling, and a provocatively dressed staff conspire to create an exclusive, in-the-know vibe.