Every hotel on this list has been selected independently by our editors and written by a Condé Nast Traveller journalist who knows the destination and has stayed at that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider both luxury properties and boutique and lesser-known boltholes that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination.
The Radio Hotel's bright patchwork exterior isn't shy-it's a landmark in its own right and the vibe inside is just as bold. The 221 rooms are modern and generously sized by Manhattan standards, with industrial-style ceilings and thoughtful touches like retro radio-shaped Bluetooth speakers. Yes, you might hear a bit of street noise, but that's part of the city symphony and the tradeoff is a big bathroom and a room where you can actually stretch without elbowing the wall.