Located near Central Park, this Ian Schrager hotel manages to bring high style down to low prices. Designed by Philippe Starck, the hotel has a 24-hour gym featuring an Olympic-sized swimming pool, basketball and volleyball courts, a boxing ring, archery court and even a bowling alley. It also has a two-storey spa with 16 treatment rooms. The very popular Hudson Bar is a design marvel - featuring an illuminated glass floor, tree-log benches and a hand painted ceiling by Francesco Clemente.

Rates: From USD 239.00pn + tax