EVEN, New York, USA

Brownstone Brooklyn - consisting of Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Heights and Fort Greene - has lively nightlife and is less than a 30-minute walk from the hotel.

The subway station is three blocks away, if you fancied being whisked to Manhattan.

By plane: London, Manchester or Edinburgh to New York takes 7 hours, after which, a taxi takes an hour. Paid parking available nearby. Book flights to New York.

Designed by Gene Kaufman Architects, the hotel looks pleasant enough while adhering to its budget position in the marketplace. As you enter the hotel, the lobby leads to a lounge, restaurant and bar area with tables - great for socialising or relaxing.

There are plenty of facilities including a restaurant and bar with a self-serve kiosk also available. Fitness fans will love the table tennis and two-level gym with yoga and spin classes. Enjoy the views from the seventh floor terrace, or relax in the bricked courtyard by the bar.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Terrace
• Games room
• Gym
• Family-friendly
• Pet-friendly
• Free Wi-Fi

Rooms are bright, airy and spacious. All rooms contain an impressive amount of gym equipment including foam rollers, yoga mats, core exercise balls and resistance bands - while the TV has work-out videos. There's also a safe, mini-fridge, table and chairs, and a shower room.

Room types: Standard, Two-bed Standard, Premium

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, hairdryer, tea and coffee-making facilities, in-room fitness equipment, air conditioning, TV, free Wi-Fi

The restaurant has a focus on healthy eating and while the menu isn't extensive, it serves frittata, pearl sugar citrus waffle, shrimps and salads. The avocado toast with wheatberry bread, roasted tomatoes, rocket and parmesan is tasty.

EVEN Kitchen & Bar: fresh and healthy dishes to promote wellness. Dishes include flatbreads, salads and brunch items. Open daily for breakfast and dinner.