It's hard to top the experience of sipping a drink at the private rooftop bar at 60 Thompson, exclusive to hotel guests. The rooms of the hotel are somewhat small, but tastefully decorated. The downstairs restaurant, Thom, is first rate. There is also a popular downstairs bar/lounge.

One of the leading boutique hotels in SoHo, the décor captures the industrial chic aesthetic of days gone by. The rooms tend to be a bit small, but are furnished with understated modern elegance. The Grand Bar is a local favorite, and the Canal House restaurant well acclaimed. There is a fitness center and spa on the premises.

The Mercer is the top choice for many in the film, fashion and entertainment worlds. The refined loft look predominates with contemporary design, sensual lighting and subtle colors. The hotel bar, Sub Mercer, is a neighborhood favorite. And the hotel restaurant, Mercer Kitchen, has garnered a renowned following all its own.