Chambers

Fourteen other famous artists, including filmmaker John Waters, were commissioned to create pieces for any of the hotels floors. The space is separated into an intimate balcony with low tables and settees, perfect for conversation. The main dining area has soaring 24-foot high ceilings, theatrical lighting, backlit screens, decorative crystal strands and mirrors. The most outstanding feature of some of the suites is the terrace. Inspired by the downtown art scene and neighboring International fashion houses, Chambers combines the industrial feel of an artists loft with the luxuriousness of traditional fabrics; it feels like a wealthy art collectors Manhattan townhouse. The location is significantly close to the uptown galleries and cultural highlights of New York: MOMA, Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. Over 500 original artworks from the brightest up-and-coming artists are installed throughout the guestrooms, all part of a permanent collection. The 77 guestrooms specialty platform beds covered in the finest of linens and cashmere throws. Alpaca sofas, oversized wooden and steel doors and distressed plaster walls instill an urban, yet relaxing aura. Ride up in elevators with lit, exposed shafts to view the mechanics of the cables. As if Chambers was not exquisite enough on its own, TOWN cafe and restaurant serves contemporary New York cuisine.

This Soho property with a Midtown address is in the center of glorious 5th avenue shopping that includes Gucci, Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Prada. Felt ottomans in newest earth tones are set on Tibetan and Turkish rugs over walnut floors. Already a rarity in Manhattan, some of these are large enough to accommodate parties in need of a view overlooking New Yorks cityscape. A two-story fireplace dominates the Chambers lobby accentuated with leather covered columns and a big ebony and parchment reception desk