Set in a converted 1901 factory, the red-brick Wythe (pronounced 'white') Hotel brings a dash of high design to Williamsburg. Exposed brick and 13ft timber ceilings allow the building's history to breathe. Meanwhile beds fashioned from reclaimed wood and a faintly nautical theme conspire with nostalgic paisley, leather and custom-made wallpaper to create a space that feels rough-hewn but elegant.
Expansive views of Manhattan feature in many rooms but attract a premium.
DJs spin vinyl up on 6th-floor rooftop bar Lemon's, while the ground-floor restaurant, formerly Reynards, was due to be transformed into a French brasserie at the time of research.