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THE BEEKMAN
Located in one of Lower Manhattan’s most revered historic buildings, this chic new hotel also boasts two of the city’s buzziest restaurants, Keith Mcnally’s Augustine and Tom Colicchio’s Fowler & Wells (the latter delivers room service 24/7). 123 Nassau St., 212-233-2300; thompsonhotels.com/the-beekman
FOUR SEASONS NEW YORK DOWNTOWN
Architect Robert A.M. Stern’s latest masterpiece features the classic luxury he is known for, as well as the first-ever Wolfgang Puck restaurant in New York. INSIDER TIP: Take a right off the lobby to peek at the stairwell to the private event space—it’s the hotel’s most featured Insta spot! 27 Barclay St., 646-880-1999; fourseasons.com/ newyorkdowntown
THE GREENWICH HOTEL
Robert De Niro’s country-style hotel features a Shibui Spa and the buzzy dining spot Locanda Verde. INSIDER TIP: Sit in the lobby’s front lounge and there are always guaranteed celeb sightings, like Harvey Weinstein catching up with Mary-kate and Ashley Olsen. 377 Greenwich St., 212-941-8900; thegreenwichhotel.com
THE JAMES
True to its hip locale, The James features a stylish rooftop bar, an in-house art curator, and a David Burke restaurant. The balcony is the perfect spot for a cocktail and incredible views of One World Trade. 27 Grand St., 212-465-2000; jameshotels.com
SMYTH
Loft-style rooms, Kiehl’s products, and terry-cloth robes fill this boutique hotel. 85 W. Broadway, 212-5877000; thompsonhotels.com