some have balconies, and upper floors provide panoramic views. streamlined rooms feature hardwood floors, large windows and free-standing bathtubs, plus complimentary wi-fi, minibars, flat-screen tvs and ipod docks. set in trendy nolita, this casually chic boutique hotel is a 5-minute walk from soho's shops or the restaurants in little italy, and a 10-minute walk from the nightlife in the lower east side. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 2:00 pm. there's also a laid-back french cafe. freebies include a daily happy hour, plus bike and skateboard rentals, and passes to a nearby health club are offered. room service is available
John F. Kennedy International Airport 28 min