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Located in a quiet, residential slice of Midtown, this smaller, crimson outpost of the W chain offers the same chic service as its sister hotels, minus some of the hype. Unlike the scenesters who frequent the more trendy Ws, the Court's clientele is mainly comprised of business travelers looking for a convenient place to lay their briefcases. But when guests need to unwind, the black-clad, headgear-equipped staff is quick to oblige, offering everything from guest-list access to a hot club or orchestra seats for Avenue Q. The contemporary, pristine rooms are a bit larger than those at some of the other Ws, and are all outfitted with TVs, DVD and CD players, comfy bedding and Blissproducts. Lounge on the few plush couches in the dark "living room" lobby or grab a drink in Rande Gerber's Wet Bar, which attracts an after-work crowd minus, thankfully, any velvet-rope hassles. The Icon restaurant boasts a lovely backyard garden and serves slightly overpriced New American fare. — Caroline E. Babson

Quieter, smaller version of the other W locations, with all the trendy amenities.
 
Cons
Very dark and not quite as happening as the other W properties.