The Gershwin Hotel

Merely a few words cannot do justice to the individuality and artistic expression of this vivacious and stylish, 2-star designer hotel, The Gershwin.

With rooms recreating the ambience of a New York apartment, including bay windows, bare brick walls, art decó radiators and colourful prints, the hotel is more about atmosphere and soul rather than straightforward accommodation.

Located in the heart of Manhattan in the area known as Gramercy, the Gershwin has become "The Place To Stay" for up-and-coming artists, writers and creative spirits; also striving to re-create a "Warholian" effect throughout and even housing some of the artist's work.

A must for all guests is to take some time on each floor to enjoy the photographs and original works of popular art. Staying at the Gershwin is not just staying in another hotel, it's like living in a contemporary art museum.

This New York hotel has 150 guestrooms in a 13-story building, which includes private rooms and dorm-style rooms with bunk beds. Decor in the private guest-rooms includes hardwood floors, brightly painted walls, and colourful pop, modern, or post-modern art. All rooms provide wireless Internet access (surcharge). Additional amenities in private rooms include cable TV, safes, irons and ironing boards, and hair dryers.