Ink 48 Hotel

On Manhattan’s West Side in Hell’s Kitchen, with Hudson River views and steps from the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum (about 0.3 mi). A short walk puts you at the Javits Convention Center and within roughly a mile of Times Square and the Theater District—easy access to Broadway, Hudson Yards and Central Park.

Housed in a former printing press, this eclectic urban hotel blends industrial-chic bones with contemporary style. Rooms (about 222) feature pillowtop beds with luxury sheets, iPod/iHome docking, LCD TVs, air conditioning, in-room safes and designer toiletries in private bathrooms. Expect skyline and river glimpses from higher floors and a lively rooftop vibe after dark.

Rooftop lounge and bar with sweeping city and Hudson views, 24-hour fitness center, a spa (extra charge), bikes to rent and 24-hour front desk service. Concierge, laundry/dry-cleaning and express check-out keep stays smooth. Wireless internet is available for a surcharge. Wake up to river-breeze mornings and roam the neighborhood nightlife a few blocks away.

Event-ready with a conference center and five meeting rooms totaling about 6,095 sq ft, plus additional meeting and event spaces. On-site services include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry and round-the-clock reception.

On-site restaurant focuses on local, organic produce and seasonal dishes. A rooftop bar serves cocktails with skyline views and there’s a daily wine hour. To-go breakfasts are available (fee) and 24-hour room service covers late nights.