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Given its stylish address and popularity with the hip, moneyed set, this fashionable boutique hotel could have wound up with a staff too busy awaiting their big breaks as models and actors to devote themselves to their jobs. On the contrary, 60 Thompson shines thanks to its competent, welcoming employees, as well as the phenomenal design job by Thomas O’Brien and Aero Studios. Guest rooms have a clean, modern feel; accents include dark wooden headboards, subtle color schemes, marble bathrooms, and luxuries like Fresh beauty products and Frette linens. Like the hotel itself, the mezzanine-level Thom Bar  draws a young, well-put-together crowd, especially during the bustling evening shift. Kittichai, a beautiful, upscale Thai spot overseen by a former Spice Market chef, opened in mid-2004 to positive reviews. Spring and summer hotel guests enjoy private access to A60, the sexy, Morroccan-inspired rooftop lounge perfect for closing the deal—both personally and professionally. — Chris Strauss

The charming Soho location, rooftop lounge and attentive service have regulars hooked.

Cons
Constant party atmosphere can cause annoyances for those seeking a quiet, peaceful place to spend the night.