André Balazs’ fourth Standard Hotel sits in New York’s Meatpacking District, one of the city’s most exciting neighbourhoods. The hotel’s architecture blends vintage and modern style with great flair and integrates beautifully within the city’s landscape. Needless to say, the views are breath-taking through the room’s floor-to-ceiling windows, sweeping over the Empire State Building, and Lady Liberty as well as arching over the Highline. The 18th floor cocktail lounge has a spectacular 360° Cityscape that offers a mesmerising backdrop to this 18-storey Tower hotel. Catch the Sunset Service while you’re there for an unforgettable evening.

There’s a fascinating mix of clientele, with locals and international guests reflecting the sophisticated atmosphere that makes this hotel a destination in its own right. The staff is renowned for their friendliness, professionalism and sense of humour. Nothing is too much trouble- if you need a late night bite to eat; the kitchen is open round the clock. Michelin star Chef Dan Silverman (Food and Wine magazine named him one of the ‘10 best chefs’) rustles up a fine menu for The Standard Grill restaurant, a nod to the traditional New York bar and Grill. The rooms are chic and comfortable for relaxing, away from the buzz of the city. The Living Room bar, the lobby adjacent has a DJ spinning the coolest tunes and guests come here after dark for a taste of the city that never sleeps and one which you may well never want to leave after a stay at The Standard.