The Hoxton, New York, USA

The Hoxton is in the trendy north side of Williamsburg, amongst three other cool hotels - with plenty of bars and dining options nearby. You're also well-placed for the district's nightclubs and music venues, vintage clothes and other boutique designer shops.

The L train subway and the East River Ferry dock are under eight minutes away by foot.

By plane: London, Manchester or Edinburgh to New York take 7 hours, after which, a taxi takes 30 minutes. Paid parking available nearby. Book flights to New York.

As would be expected when staying in a Hoxton hotel, the décor is stylish with industrial elements (retained from the building's past as a watch tower factory) and the check-in desk is hidden around a corner. The lobby has hardwood steps down to an open kitchen for the restaurant, with a bar to one side, and a lounge to the other. Features include comfy retro sofas and velvet armchairs, bookshelves and trailing plants add to the hipster feel.

The hotel's lovely public areas include the lobby lounge, coffee bar, restaurant, bar and rooftop. While there isn't a gym or spa, discount passes for nearby establishments can be purchased from the lobby, where guests can also buy beers, wines and snacks, as rooms don't have mini-bars.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Board games
• Bike hire
• Family-friendly
• Free Wi-Fi

Room are categorised as Cosy or Roomy - some with views of Brooklyn or Manhattan. While compact, rooms make use of the space well, with hanging rails rather than wardrobes, drawers under the beds and fold-down desks. Minimalist bathrooms feature brass rainwater showers and marble-topped sinks.

Room types: Cosy, Roomy

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom, hairdryer, tea and coffee-making facilities, mini-fridge, Roberts Radio or bluetooth speaker, TV, free Wi-Fi

Laser Wolf, the rooftop bar and skewer house, serves Isareli cuisine cooked over live coals, and cocktails. The Salatim selection includes some unusual but tasty choices. K'Far is the coffee shop, restaurant and bar in the lobby. Free breakfast bags contain overnight oats, a banana and orange juice.

Laser Wolf: dishes include shishlik and date-harissa wings. Open daily for dinner.

K'Far: open daily for breakfast and dinner, Mon-Fri for lunch. Weekend brunch served 11am-3pm.