Chambers, New York, United States

Discreetly hidden behind elegantly carved teak lattice doors, the luxury hotel Chambers provides a welcome retreat from the hubbub that is midtown New York.

The facilities

The minimalist, designer lobby at this luxury hotel focuses around a double-sided fireplace and is sprinkled with comfortable low-rise seating. A spiral staircase leads up to a mezzanine bar and sitting area. A small, more classic bar beside the lobby leads down into the elegant and popular restaurant, Town, a haven for lovers of haute cuisine with deep pockets. Art by established and up-and-coming artists adorns the walls with over 500 works in total throughout the luxury hotel. Those in the public areas are vast conversation pieces and each of the 14 floors is decorated by a different artist.

The rooms

The 77 spacious rooms at this luxury hotel are loft-like, akin to an artist’s studio with at least four original works in each room. Rooms are marked by thick carpets or natural wood floors with rugs, glass desks with theatrical lighting and large wide-screen flat tvs on the wall. Colours are sombre and natural, an elegant mix of browns, greys and creams. Most beds at Chambers are queen size with the softest of sheets and a choice of three types of pillow.

A selection of coffee table design books fills the bookshelves at this luxury hotel. The stone-floored bathrooms are spacious and clean-cut. Aquamarine screens separate the huge multi-headed power shower from the deep luxury tub (a special feature of the studios and suites). Mosaic tiles are the only consent to detailed decor. A yoga-inspired directory offers an array services from personal shopping to DVD library. Suites boast large terraces at his luxury hotel where outside private dining is possible.