Fodor's Expert Review Kimpton Muse Hotel

Surrealist prints and busts of Thalia, the muse of comedy, adorn the lobby of this polished property, a good pick for guests looking for a Midtown boutique-hotel experience. Rooms are a decent size for Manhattan—averaging 270 to 350 square feet—and feel fresh and stylish. Six of the rooms have balconies, and spa suites have deep soaking tubs. All rooms come with fine bath products, big flat-screen TVs, extra-fast Wi-Fi, and other amenities included with the hotel's facilities fee (and/or an IHG Rewards membership). Muse Bar in the lobby serves fine cocktails and a short menu of contemporary American fare. The Muse is very pet-friendly, allowing them at no extra charge. There's also a nightly complimentary wine hour.