Set in the Financial District and offering views of the Hudson River and the Statue of Liberty, this contemporary hotel is a 5-minute walk from Wall Street and One World Trade Center.

The relaxed rooms provide flat-screens, Wi-Fi (fee) and iPod docks, plus work desks, minifridges and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add river views; some offer access to a club lounge with free breakfast and appetizers. Suites add separate sitting areas and pull-out sofas.

Amenities include a burger joint and a laid-back bar. There’s also a fitness room and a business center, along with 12,000 sq ft of meeting space.