Beaux-Arts stunner infiltrates Ace territory. Designer Jacques Garcia looks back to the classic grand hotels of Europe, also nods to his childhood flat in Paris. Rooms avoid the cookie-cutter, stri... read more
Guests at this luxe spot are greeted by a towering Sol LeWitt painting in the dramatic atrium, setting the tone for what is veritably a hotel-as-contemporary-art-gallery. Indeed, the Conrad's colle... read more
Stalled-out Flatiron boutique gets resuscitated by sketchy-rep Toshi crew. Unexpectedly grand entry, with big lobby and mezzanine, connected by glass staircase spiraling around a fat column of trop... read more
Intimate boutique makes a big splash in Nolita. Manageable 55-room lux hotel starts with low floor "Neighborhood" accommodations, works up to serious views at the "Cityscape" tier. Smart styling, R... read more
Beauty and the Beast, and none of that Disney shit: lux hotel inspired by Jean Coucteau’s lush ’40s flick. Pass through topiary into quirky French-blue lobby. Upstairs, 270 “Sleep... read more
Hilton alights in the Garment District, calls it the Fashion District. Nods to F.I.T. proximity with "woven" floor patterns, front desk inspired by cutting room tables. Plum location just half a bl... read more
Whoah, since when is the Moondance Diner twenty stories of corporate glass? Since the diner debarked for Labarge, Wyoming, and got replaced by Chicago's favorite boutique hotel. Soho border spot a ... read more
Glaring 46-story misfit on the fringe of low-rise Soho is just The Donald's speed, Trump and subtlety being rare bedfellows. Of course, the advantage of staying in a glass-curtained sore thumb: ins... read more
Club Quarters nudges right up to Ground Zero. Modern hotel with unparalleled views of what was and will be. Soundproof windows keep construction noise to a minimum. Beyond the rising of the Freedom... read more
The only hotel on Wall Street, perfect for storming into town to pitch an IPO, or sleeping off that nasty trial separation. Mixed use ultra-modern building starts with 250-plus hotel rooms, caps of... read more
Brit boutique import. English style (no, not a contradiction in terms) kits out each of the 86 rooms and suites individually. Smart mix of contemporary and classic. Building boasts some sweet ameni... read more
Bringing a higher standard to Lower Manhattan. Miami lux condo plants a flag on Broad Street. House spa and SHO Shaun Hergatt may be open to the public, but most of the exclusive nooks and crannies... read more
The Smyth takes the Thompson Hotel group into Tribeca. Über modern, posh, and all kinds of swank, lots of red carpet to rolled out. Check out the rain-like showerheads and the Kiehl's bath pro... read more
The IAC building's eastside twin now in André Balazs's competent hands. Twenty-one glossy stories somewhat awkwardly crammed in around crumbly E.Vill tenements. Oriental rug and black settee... read more
Looking like a giant friendly robot in mid-stride over the High Line, latest Andre Balazs project a stunning retro-futuristic addition to the MePa skyline. Designer-chic, eco-chic, brags to blend C... read more
Nothing too out of the ordinary, except for interior design style that’s catwalk-worthy. Zebra-clad pillows set against cushiony leather headboards. Well appointed, with docking stations and ... read more
Big ole black-glass tower sitting astride Allen and Orchard. As with the other Thompsons, enviable mix of luxury and cool. Pool, spa, concierge you can hit up at 4am. Stunning views from lightly in... read more
Bobby D. finally gets to add hotelier to his résumé. Personal project, with art by De Niro’s dad behind the check-in desk and Bobby’s own ranch-sized spread on the roof. Hand-cut brick skin to bett... read more
Petit Trianon to the Versailles that is Wall Street. Chic-sleep Thompson crew drops another stylish stunner, fully exorcising Holiday Inn ghosts and wallpapers. Private library, champagne bar, Slim... read more
GEM Hotel on Houston, watch your back. New boutique lowrise lets you live out your converted-tenement dreams. Low-key luxury, subdued gold and wood rooms break away from black and gray regime. Nice... read more
Second coming of legendary Chelsea pachyderm. Shake-up of original ...
Moroccan/Mediterranean fare is spruced-up version of Bistro Truck&r...
NYC location number quatre for très chic French luxury brand...
What is the American jet-set doing these days? If you ask Michael K...
San Francisco’s famed hole-in-the-wall expans to the LES. Swa...