On Manhattan's Lower East Side, a Hip Home Base in the Middle of the Action

Sixty LES

New York, New York
Modern, $$ (from $199)

On Manhattan's Lower East Side — where young, energized, style-conscious crowds gather to shop, drink, and stay out very late — Sixty LES stands tall as a boutique option for travelers looking for luxurious lodging in the middle of one of NYC's most happening neighborhoods.

At a Glance

Vibe: A luxurious, industrial-chic home base in the center of the downtown indie scene.

Standout Detail: The pool. It's reserved for guests only, has food and drink service on the pool deck courtesy of Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya, and is emblazoned on its bottom with the visage of Andy Warhol.

This Place is Perfect For: Fun-loving travelers looking for a stylish retreat with access to great food, shopping, and nightlife.

Rooms: Guest rooms are compact yet handsomely designed — illuminated light box headboards feature photographs from Lee Friedlander, slate showers are complemented by Ren toiletries and Frette terrycloth robes, LCD flat-screen TVs have premium cable, and gourmet minibars are stocked with snacks from Dean & Deluca. The more spacious suites have living areas, floor-to-ceiling windows, and (apart from the King Suite) terraces for viewing the iconic skyline.

What's on Site: Free WiFi, business center, boardroom, honesty bar, babysitting services (upon request), 24-hour gym, sauna, full-service spa, and seasonal outdoor swimming pool.

Food + Drink: Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya specializes in Japanese small plates, upscale family-style dishes, and shochu cocktails, while Blue Ribbon Beer Garden is all about Southern barbecue, small-batch brews, and ping pong matches al fresco on the hotel's second floor. Above it all, Tiki Tabu brings topical drinks, Asian-inspired bar snacks, lush vibes, and late-night dance parties to the rooftop.

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The Hotel Highlight

Straddling Manhattan's East Village and Lower East Side, the ultrachic 141-room hotel commands a presence in one of the city's most fashionable nightlife destinations, with two Blue Ribbon restaurants, an attractive rooftop tiki bar, and access to Rockwood Music Hall next door. Guests here have the luxury of walking to some of downtown's best independent shopping, eating, and drinking establishments before retiring to rooms fashioned by the design guru himself, Jim Walrod. Talk about being in the center of the action.

Good to Know

For extra exclusivity poolside, guests can rent a 600 square-foot cabana, which comes with seating for up to eight people, a wet bar, a private bathroom with rain shower, a sound system, a flat-screen TV, and refreshments (all included).

What to Do Nearby

Grab a bagel and a schmear from Russ & Daughters Cafe, then walk down Orchard for a lesson on Lower East Side history at the Tenement Museum. Great shopping is a matter of walking around, but don't miss Freeman's Sporting Club for menswear, Stanley's Pharmacy for rare beauty products, and Moscot for sunglasses in a storied setting. The area is a hotbed for restaurants new and old. For dinner, you'll have to decide between farm-to-table savior Prune, trendy noodle slinger Ivan Ramen, San Francisco import Mission Chinese, and the famous Katz's Delicatessen, among many others. For drinks, 169 Bar is a quintessential New York dive, Attaboy (134 Eldridge St.; no phone) is speakeasy gold, and The Flower Shop is the fashion-forward new kid on the block.

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