"A west-side cultural institution since 2004, this hotel occupies a 19th-century building and recently added a Modern Wing to expand its creative, design-forward offering. Rooms mix midcentury-modern influences with quirky, site-specific art (including notable stairwell installations) and custom platform beds; large picture windows make the restaurant a prime people-watching perch on busy Queen West. The basement Drake Underground hosts acclaimed live indie rock, and the Modern Wing’s intimate lobby lounge provides a low-key spot for drinks." - Michael Kaminer