Recently constructed, a shiny spot in the newly hip Long Island City area of Queens (and just over the bridge from Manhattan).

Offering a fresh and innovative way to stay in Rockaway Beach, The Rockaway Hotel is your urban beach getaway with a new view of New York City

In-room windows are huge, gigantic even (the better to see the killer views with).

No need to venture out for your culture fix – fabulous local art can be found throughout.

Triple-sheeted bedding, DIRECTV, Nintendo 64 and free WiFi... better double-check that you’ve put the ‘do not disturb’ sign outside.

Yo, Adria! Great location in a swell neighborhood and within walking distance of the LIRR for trips to Manhattan.

Convenient location puts you near shops, eats and the subway station.

Recently renovated rooms are colorful and modern.

Historic opera house stunningly renovated, it's centrally located in the Bronx with easy access to the subway.

Overindulged while out on the town? Sweat it out in the gym.

Bigger than average guestrooms, with those famed Heavenly Beds that live up to their name.

Rooms are contemporary, with floor-to-ceiling windows so you can look out onto your concrete jungle domain.

Directly across the street from New York’s favorite domestic airport – with a free shuttle to get you there.

Once a private political club, now a modern, boutiquey retreat from the frenetic Midtown pace.

Whatever time you stumble in, the 24-hour front desk serves up service with a smile.

Central Midtown location could not be more convenient for traveling and sightseeing.

Each room is a large suite. It's like borrowing a friend's upscale apartment for the night.

Right in Midtown, close to everything from the Park to Times Square.

Murray Hill address near high-end cocktail bars and great restos.

Remember the days before WiFi? Yeah, those sucked. Thankfully, you won’t have to relive them here – they’ve got it and it’s free.

Get the night (or afternoon) started without leaving the onsite bar.

An architectural stunner, this contemporary gem offers balconies off every stylishly appointed room.

Sleek guestrooms are spacious (especially by Midtown standards) and just underwent a multi-million dollar reno.

White-noise machines, an expansive pillow menu and high-thread-count sheets will put guests to sleep in the city that never does.

Prime 45th St address, strolling distance to sights, shops, restaurants and theaters galore.

Sleek digs with 13' ceilings, exposed brick and radiant heat are Brooklyn lofts all grown up.

A theme that never ventures into kitsch territory: guestroom floors reflect the 10 categories of the Dewey Decimal System (remember that?).