For over six years now, we've been chronicling, photographing and filming the best and the worst in hotels around the world. And now it is time to impart our PH.D-like hotel wisdom on you in rankings form. You wanted the best and you got the best, the hottest hotels in -
1
The Surrey
Elegant room decor, Daniel Boulud room service, a mini-bar that Don Draper would approve of and it's just steps away from Central Park.
Room Rates: $400 a night -
2
The Crosby Street Hotel
Lovely from head to toe, a civilized respite in Soho and with a screening room on-site too. Now if only you could get a room.
Room Rates: $500 a night -
3
The Trump SoHo
Undeniably Trump but the spacious rooms, Fendi furniture, Hudson River views and giant soaking tubs have won us over.
Room Rates: $499 a night -
4
The James New York
Carefully considered design, amenities and art have delighted recent guests, despite not being totally finished (the restaurant is still to come.)
Room Rates: $480 a night -
5
Andaz Fifth Avenue
Do it for free perks like WiFi, minibar snacks and even departure amenities. The generous rooms and the Fifth Ave location don't hurt either.
Room Rates: $500 a night -
6
Gansevoort Park
A tri-level playground on the roof that includes pools and bars. Need we say more?
Room Rates: $430 a night -
7
The Chatwal
Brings Art Deco glamour and seduction back to Midtown...at Uptown prices.
Room Rates: $600 a night -
8
Ace Hotel
With a Michelin-starred restaurant, a coffee shop, sub shop, retail store and hot lobby scene, it's "ace" for deep-pocketed hipsters with ADD.
Room Rates: $500 a night -
9
W Downtown
Futuristic design and innovative lighting schemes make it very un-W but Bliss toiletries and Whatever/Whenever service remains.
Room Rates: $480 a night -
10
The Cassa Hotel
Simple rooms in midtown with luxurious touches like Frette linens, Dean & DeLuca amenities and 42-inch flatscreen TVs at a reasonable rate.
Room Rates: $299 a night -
11
The Standard Hotel
Yes, it's overpriced dorm room chic but the scene has proved irresistible to the fashion crowds and celebrities.
Room Rates: $500 a night -
12
Smyth Tribeca
A new bar, a "Top Chef" in the restaurant and the Kardashians have finally made this Thompson Hotel hot since opening nearly two years ago.
Room Rates: $485 a night
Over the next few months we will roll out HotelChatter's Hotel Rankings for several other major cities so stay tuned. And if you have hotels you want us to check out, or questions on the list, you know where to leave comments.
HotelChatter editors, contributors, and tipsters all contributed to this report.
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