What New Hotel In NYC Do You Most Want To Stay At?

September 8, 2010 at 4:34 PM | by MsRebecca | Comments (7)

All summer long, we trekked the streets of Manhattan, checking out the never-ending parade of new hotels. Now we want to hear from you. Which of New York's newest hotels do you most want to check into?

We'll provide a little refresher course (y'know, in case you've missed the latest hotel news thanks to some silly excuse like a vacation), and then we'll turn the comments over to you. Let us know which of these six hotels most takes your fancy and why.

Ready? Here we go...

· THE INTERCONTINENTAL TIMES SQUARE

Why it may sway you: It's right in the thick of the Times Square, theater district action. It's big and has in-room PCs. If you like a bit of Todd English, you'll find his food at �a Va. Or if you prefer to queue for a hamburger, you can do that too at the not-really-part-of-the hotel Shake Shack on the street level.

· CASSA HOTEL & RESIDENCES

Why it may sway you: The location near Bryant Park is busy but convenient--smack bam in the middle of the city. The room design--which we will show you more of tomorrow--feels European, with lots of clean lines and leather furniture. Restaurant 1945 and an indoor/outdoor lounge are still on the way.

· CHATWAL NEW YORK

Why it may sway you: Perhaps you have cash to burn and demand beautiful surroundings. Or maybe, like us, you're a sucker for Art Deco decor. And if you're a foodie, you'll want to hit up one of the hottest new restaurants in town. By all accounts, the crowd at Lambs Club so far has been powerful and clubby.

· GANSEVOORT PARK AVENUE

Why it may sway you: The three-level hedonist's playground that is Plunge, and the chance to say that you've stayed in NYC's most up-and-coming neighborhood along 29th Street. The free ride in a Porsche probably doesn't hurt, either.

· W NEW YORK DOWNTOWN

Why it may sway you: That ever-perky (and verbose) Whatever/Whenever service. If you need to be near Wall Street but prefer a relentlessly modern design to a more traditional hotel decor, this could also be for you. (Just leave the bathroom door unlocked if traveling alone!) BLT restaurant fans will approve of the rather masculine looking BLT Bar & Grill.

· JAMES NEW YORK

Why it may sway you: Its rooms and hallways are filled with art, and the hotel has an eco-friendly focus. The downtown location puts you within walking distance of Soho, the West Village, Chinatown and Tribeca. There are peekaboo bathrooms, but at least they have a pretty privacy screen.

So, which will it be? Tell us which new NYC hotel you most want to stay in--and why--in the comments below!

Comments (7)

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I would love to say The James, since I'm a big fan of The James Chicago, but I'm not feeling the New York-ized one. So instead I've got to go with the W Downtown. Staying in lower manhattan...like way lower...is a treat and it'd be great to see a fresh W in town.

"What New Hotel In NYC Do You Most Want To Stay At?" This is best way you could phrase this, with a preposition at the end? Ick, where's your copy editor at?

Yes, "this is best way."

Hey, we know we're not the greatest grammar-tarians, but we're OK with that. Thanks for the note!

I'd love to see how a stay there is affected by its proximity to the Times Square masses. I've had a couple of drinks at their bars and would love to see some of their other spaces.

PS - keep up the great work, grammar and all!

The James seems to have a really awesome design (clean lines), and in a great location for all my sightseeing. I bet it also attracts a trendy downtown crowd and I am a fan of voyeuristic fun so the peekaboo bathrooms are another plus.

I had the pleasure of staying at The Chatwal and cannot wait to go back. From the first moment you enter the lobby you are transported to past days of glamor, elegance and luxury. This is not a "hotel" per say; its really an "experience" ....one to be savored, and enyoyed. The location was perfect to me since I was able to walk to my business appointments in Mid-town. I love the privacy and highly recommend.

I've had the pleasure of staying at The Chatwal and really loved it! I would reccommend this hotel to anyone wanting to experience the galmour of a bygone era. I personally love the 1920's vibe and chic elegance. The bar is a fabulous experience with great music swinging in the background. The location is also great and the staff highly professional and attentive. Definitely a perrfect hotel for leisure and business travel!!!

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