The Cool Kids Guide to Downtown Manhattan Hotels

"This Lower East Side spot was born out of a dream-team collaboration between lauded Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron, hip hotelier Ian Schrager and celebrated Peruvian chef Diego Muñoz, whose ground-floor restaurant serves up creative takes on Peruvian fare. The 367 rooms are Manhattan-small, but smart and comfortable, with hardwood floors, low-rise mattresses, Bluetooth speakers, floor-to-ceiling windows and remote-controlled blackout shades. The hip, artsy guests flock to the sleek rooftop bar for well-executed cocktails and panoramic views of the city." - David Farley