Moxy NYC Lower East Side, New York, USA

This is a lively neighbourhood, with SoHo, Chinatown and Little Italy all on your doorstep.

Grand Street subway station is a block away, and you can go from Coney Island to Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on the the B and D subway lines.

By plane: London, Manchester or Edinburgh to New York takes 7 hours, after which, a taxi takes one hour. Parking costs $40 per day. Book flights to New York.

Moxy hotels really are distinctive, and this outpost is no different. Its façade is made up of brushed concrete, metal panelling and glass sheets, while inside, the décor is fun. Think chandeliers, features like a lifesize bear sculpture and contemporary furniture. It has a club-like feel and there's a real buzzing atmosphere.

There are plenty of facilities, including a ground floor café-bar, piano lounge, subterranean club, Japanese restaurant, rooftop bar and a gym with fitness classes. Other events, like comedy nights and DJ sets, also take place here.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Rooftop terrace
• Gym
• On-site parking
• Free Wi-Fi

Rooms are compact and minimally furnished. There are no artworks, coffee machines, kettles or mini-bars. Bathrooms have walk-in showers, while vanity sinks are in the main room. There's a small foldaway desk and the floor-to-ceiling windows mean you can't help but admire the view.

Room types: King, Double Double, Executive, Quad Bunk, Factory Loft Suite

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, hairdryer, desk, TV, free Wi-Fi

The Fix has pastries, sandwiches and coffees, while the ground-floor bar has a small menu. Silver Lining is the sultry, low lit piano lounge. There's Japanese restaurant Sake No Hana, nightclub Loosie's and rooftop The Highlight Room. The smashed avocado with egg and pickled onion on rye is tasty.

The Fix: lobby venue, all-day dining, open daily.

Sake No Hana: Japanese restaurant, open daily from 6pm.

The Highlight Room: rooftop venue, cocktails and small plates. Open Wed-Sat from 5pm.