The Untitled Hotel, nestled within 3 Freeman Alley on the vibrant Lower East Side, is revolutionizing the concept of hotel amenities with the unveiling of Unscripted Ink, a groundbreaking in-hotel tattoo studio.
Breaking away from conventional hotel gift shops, Unscripted Ink ventures into the realm of enduring expressions. It promises not just tattoos but immersive encounters, ranging from ephemeral ink designs meant to fade gracefully over 1 to 3 years, to timeless black outlines, all within a speakeasy-style setting.
Stepping into the hotel’s vicinity, guests are greeted by the vibrant tapestry of graffiti, street art, and murals that adorn the alleyway. Proceeding through the lobby and restaurant, visitors encounter a discreet door on their way back, serving as the portal to the clandestine world of the tattoo parlor.
Imagine this: indulging in a tattoo happy hour, where each fresh artwork is complemented by a complimentary beverage atop the hotel’s eleventh-floor rooftop bar, Unlisted.
Moreover, Unscripted Ink extends a generous weekly flash tattoo offer exclusively for hotel patrons, slashing $50 off standard rates. These pre-designed tattoos, refreshed on a weekly basis, showcase the preferences of the clientele. Remarkably, this enticing deal is also available to locals during select hotel-associated events.
The brainchild behind this audacious endeavor? Liv Novotny, resident tattoo artist and co-founder of Unscripted Ink, articulates, “It stemmed from recognizing tattoos as the ultimate keepsake of one’s journeys—a piece of art etched onto your skin, immortalizing the essence of the city visited and the adventures undertaken.”
In a world inundated with trinkets and souvenirs, Unscripted Ink advocates for a more profound connection—one that transcends the ephemeral allure of refrigerator magnets, offering instead a lifelong emblem inscribed directly onto the epidermis.
Pricing for tattoos commences at $150 for smaller designs, with rates for custom or larger pieces varying based on intricacy and size. Reservations can be secured online with a $50 deposit, which is subsequently deducted from the final tattoo cost. In addition to tattoo services, co-founder Sarah-Michelle provides piercing services, with options for both appointments and walk-ins. Ear piercings start at $80, while body piercings commence at $100, inclusive of surgical steel jewelry and upgrade alternatives.