Sonder Chambers, New York, USA

The hotel is in Midtown East - a great location for exploring the city. You're within walking distane of Broadway, the Empire State Building, MOMA, the Met and many other sights and attractions.

Multiple subway lines are a short walk from the hotel, so you're well connected to the rest of the city.

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 the Rockwell Group, this 17-floor boutique hotel has uber-attractive public spaces, complete with antique rugs and contemporary art. Walk through the tall, imposing wooden entrance doors to a tranquil haven - the colour palette is mainly neutral with earthy colours and lots of wood.

As well as the lounge area, cocktail bar and restaurant, facilities include a concierge, bike rental, a gym and in-room spa treatments.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Gym
• Free Wi-Fi

There are 77 rooms and most of them are contemporary, with features like high ceilings and rainwater showers. Some of the rooms have terraces, while others are in need of an update.

Room types: Queen, King, Double Full, Superior Queen, Superior King, Superior King Suite, Loft Suite

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, hairdryer, tea and coffee-making facilities, essentials cupboard, TV, free Wi-Fi

Felice 56 is over two levels with the restaurant on the lower level. A good Italian wine list complements the excellent Italian dishes. The tonnarelli cacio e pepe and raw artichoke salad with Parmigiana are great. Upstairs, there's a cocktail bar and café offering coffees, pastries and snacks.

Felice 56: two-level restaurant and café-bar. Serving Italian cuisine and fine wines downstairs; pastries, coffee and cocktails upstairs. Open daily.