New York City
Opened: September 2009
Rates: From $495
The first U.S. location of London's Firmdale Hotels, the 11-story Crosby features elegant, whimsical interior design by co-owner Kit Kemp, floor-to-ceiling warehouse-style windows, and a downtown location in the center of SoHo. Its 86 guest rooms all have free Wi-Fi; there's also ample meeting space and a 99-seat screening room.
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Last updated November 08 2010: 7:04 AM ET