Hotel Gansevoort
Set amid the buzzy nightspots of the Meatpacking District, this modern hotel overlooking the neighborhood's old warehouses is 2 miles from the Empire State Building. The chic, contemporary rooms and suites come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs; upgraded units have bay windows or balconies; some suites add separate living areas.There's a trendy bistro, and a lobby bar, plus a nightclub and rooftop bar. The heated rooftop pool with panoramic views is open year-round. Other amenities include a business center, a 24-hour fitness room, a spa (surcharge) and a hair salon, plus loaner bikes. Upper floors offer Manhattan and Hudson river views.