This swanky, upscale hotel owned by the Hyatt group opened in late 2007 and has been making headlines for its modern, masculine design and unconventional approach. Instead of checking in at a desk, guests sit in a lounge while a staff member with a handheld computer takes their information. Rooms are sparsely decorated with designer furniture, and most important, intensely comfortable beds. Most have white walls, charcoal floors, and ruby-red touches. Rooms have Wi-Fi, MP3 docking stations, and "healthy minibars" stocked with nuts, fruit, and yogurt. The Aurora restaurant is exquisite, with marble floors and modern chandeliers, and the bar is popular with city workers. Pros: nice attention to detail; guests can borrow an iPod from the front desk; no standing in line to check in. Cons: the price is off the charts; sparse decor is not for all.
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