Ace Hotel New York

The Ace Hotel is a hipster's paradise. With Polaroid cameras in every room, street art splashed on the walls and flannel duvets, The Ace has nailed the balance between Portland hostel and chic NYC digs. If you can afford it, The Loft Suite is the place to stay. After seeing the 711-square-feet of hardwood floors, vintage furniture and views over the city streets, you'll wonder if it's possible to sell your first born in order to stay permanently. The dark, sexy downstairs lobby caters to the freelance crowd during the day, and a rotating collection of musicians sipping cocktails at night. If you want to feel like part of the cool crowd, you shouldn't even think of staying anywhere else.