MEATPACKING DISTRICT/ CHELSEA

DREAM DOWNTOWN

This after-hours spot is known for its glass-ceilinged lobby lounge, which looks into a swimming pool above. The hot new restaurant Megu has an impressive sushi menu. 355 W. 16th St., 212-229-2559; dreamhotels.com

THE HIGH LINE HOTEL

The rooms in this converted 1865 dormitory feature quirky details like terrariums and rotary phones from the ’30s. With walking proximity to Mepa, the Whitney, and the excitement of Hudson Yards, this undiscovered gem won’t remain so for long. 180 10th Ave., 212-9293888; thehighlinehotel.com

THE STANDARD, HIGH LINE

When André Balazs opened this 18-story, concrete-and-glass structure in 2009, it was an instant sensation— and its cool factor shows no signs of abating. The guest rooms’ floor-toceiling windows, with unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline, continue to enchant; the hotel’s two late-night spots, Le Bain and Top of the Standard, draw a see-and-be-seen crowd; and the Standard Grill delivers an ace brunch. 848 Washington St., 212-645-4646; standardhotels.com