Fodor's Expert Review Mama Shelter

Manufacturing hip is this urban chain hotel's claim to fame (no wonder: it's the brainchild of designer Philippe Starck) and it has the formula down pat: offbeat (preferably artsy) neighborhood, check; plenty of graffiti in the interior design, check; functional, minimalist rooms, check; sexy touches, check. For in-hotel nightlife, with its cool pastis bar, local artisanal beer, and great live music on weekends, this spot is a good bet.