Freehand New York ★★★★

Part of the Freehand hotel's collection, the four-star Freehand New York boasts the social culture of a hostel combined with innovative design and award-winning food and drink, embedding itself in the surrounding neighbourhood and community it offers you all you need to make the most of your holiday adventures.

Located in Midtown Manhattan's Flatiron district, the historic neighbourhood takes its name from the famous triangular steel-framed skyscraper, which has been looming over the city since 1902. This historic area is home to some of the city’s hippest bars and restaurants and is the perfect location to explore the dazzling city.

Housed in the former George Washington Hotel, once home to many well-known writers, musicians and creatives, it has been beautifully re-designed by Roman and Williams, Hollywood art directors turned interior designers, and features custom-commissioned artwork by Bard College students and alumni. Settle in and relax in your relatively spacious room with comfortable bedding - you'll have all the necessities to make you feel at home, whether you are here for work or play.

Whilst is teaming with excellent restaurants and bars, you are spoilt for choice at the hotel, which has several dining and bar options. Head to The Broken Shaker cocktail bar, a rooftop oasis with sweeping city views, and sip a handcrafted cocktail, or grab something at the Smile To Go takeaway snack bar, an off-shoot of the popular downtown café with great coffee and pastries.

And then there is the delicious Comodo, the Freeland's Latin American-influenced restaurant serving vibrant and bold flavours. Head to the Georgia Room lounge bar with its southwestern décor paying homage to artist Georgia O'Keeffe, alongside the Bar Calico cocktail bar. The hotel even offers fitness classes, art workshops, live music and other cultural events.