Remember the Woody Allen movie Sleeper? You’ll feel like you’ve woken up in that film when you arise in the morning in your all white and groovy room, with its massive round window (upon which a silvery curtain floats), the walls cut out like an origami project. Oddly, the design for the hotel is by Hendel and Company, the same folks who did the somber 9/11 Memorial. When it first opened, this high-design hotel drew a lot of celebrities. Today, you’re more likely to share the outdoor pool (complete with rentable cabanas), the party bar on the rooftop, and massive, state-of-the-art gym with corporate execs (a large sign at the check-in counter permanently welcomes Google staffers; their corporate headquarters is next door). Still, if you want to feel like a celeb, ignore the scruffy, programmer-types who are your fellow guests, and indulge.
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Dream Downtown
355 W 16th St. (off Ninth Ave.)
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Neighborhood
Chelsea
Transportation
Subway: A, E, or C to 14th St., L to Eighth Ave
Phone
877/753-7326 or 646/625-4847
Prices
$243–$509 double, though the discounter Otel.com often shaves that top price by $200
Amenities
Restaurant, bar, outdoor pool, large gym, roof terrace with bar
Units
315 units
Web site
Dream Downtown
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355 W 16th St. New York CityNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.