Rising incongruously above the low-rise East Village like an unfurled sail, Cooper Sq’s gleaming white structure looms strikingly out of place. But the Standard's 144 rooms strike few jarring notes: stylish lines, Italian sheets, deep mattresses, picture windows and plenty of gadgets. The patio bars are great for warm-weather lounging, while the restaurant, Narcissa, cooks Californian (mains $22 to $38).