Soho House is a swanky hotel and private members' club in the heart of Manhattan's Meatpacking District. It's a hotspot for celebrities and the affluent, who socialise here at the infamous club events and rooftop pool parties. The staff are warm, welcoming and accommodating, in keeping with the upmarket vibe.

The Meatpacking District is a lively area full of restaurants, bars, clubs and designer boutiques such as Christian Louboutin and Stella McCartney. It's not far to walk to Greenwich Village and Little Italy, while the subway or numerous yellow cabs will take you to Fifth Avenue, Times Square, Broadway and Central Park for your sightseeing fix.

The facilities

The Cowshed Spa features massage and treatment rooms and the outdoor rooftop pool is a great place to relax. Gym bunnies will love the well-equipped fitness centre while movie buffs can relax take in a film in the cinema screening room. You also get access to the members' club downstairs. Mobile phones are banned at night in case guests get tempted to snap the celebrity clientèle.

The rooms

The 24 trendily-decorated guest rooms offer high-definition TV, wireless internet and fridges, while the bathrooms have double sinks, separate bathtubs and showers, and bathrobes. The minibar offers some unusual items - but you'll have to check in to see exactly what we mean...