Crosby Street Hotel

Tucked on a narrow, cobbled street moments from heaving lower Broadway and SoHo shopping, yet worlds away, this is a proverbial ‘hidden gem’.

It’s an arty, luxury hotel that oozes personality and attentiveness, with precious open-air spaces within, sprinklings of contemporary art pieces and vibrant décor to refresh tired schleppers. Rooms focus on sumptuous furniture and colourful details that make them simultaneously comfortable and invigorating, with views over the low-rise, post-industrial downtown architecture.

It’s close to the action, yet secluded from all the crazy, and walking distance to New York’s funkiest neighbourhoods, and many top attractions.