Vibrant colors, bold architecture, and an informal, residential vibe are keystones of this Murray Hill neighborhood hotel. The hotel lobby's "living room" features 20-foot-high windows and a comfortable seating area stocked with newspapers. Rooms are comfortably appointed with playfully colored down comforters, robes, and Aveda bath products, as well as candles, books, and flat-screen plasma TVs. In-room work areas feature wireless Internet. The $14 breakfast buffet features local delicacies like croissants from Balthazar, smoked salmon from Petrossian, and bagels from H&H. It's served in the comfortable "breakfast pantry." Fifteen rooms have private, landscaped terraces facing Midtown. Pros: colorful room decor; easygoing vibe; good value. Cons: no room service.
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