The Zetter

A pink chandelier hangs in the lobby of this cool, contemporary hotel, in a modish neighbourhood where meatpackers and media folk walk the streets. ‘The whole place is on good form,’ say trusted Guide correspondents in 2016. ‘The staff were exceptionally nice and skilled, going out of their way to make my parents happy; their room was in perfect condition.’ The converted Victorian warehouse has bags of personality to spare: a clubby, light-filled workspace is open to locals and hotel guests; the atrium displays work by a regularly changing roster of modern artists. Food is available all day in the open-plan café/wine bar: morning coffees, light lunches and afternoon teas by day; small plates, sharing boards and a choice of tipples by night. (For more intriguing craft cocktails, visit The Zetter Townhouse across the square – see next entry.) All of the neat bedrooms have thoughtful touches: a hot-water bottle, Penguin paperbacks, top-end toiletries, mood lighting. Living the high life? Splurge on one of the rooftop studios, each with a private balcony, sun loungers and panoramic city views. (Bill Brewer)