Fodor's Expert Review Sir Albert Hotel

Set in a 19th-century former diamond factory, this atmospheric hotel aims to make guests feel like they're staying in a deluxe private mansion and with its urban, masculine vibe and location in a trendy neighborhood, it largely succeeds. Instead of a lobby, there's a study filled with brown leather armchairs, a library, and an open fireplace, and contemporary guest rooms are done up in sleek brown and black. Most feature open-plan bathrooms with high-powered rain showers, while all suites also have Philippe Starck soaking bathtubs. Contact the concierge in advance to book a table at the buzzy Izakaya Asian Kitchen & Bar, filled with beautiful people every night; or if you're not in the mood to see and be seen, opt for the room service menu, which has bento boxes from downstairs as well as burgers and pizza from popular neighborhood joints The Butcher and Toni Loco.