Hotel Hugo

Clean, stylish, and reasonably priced for Manhatta

Prós: The hotel was very clean and quite stylish in a sort of modern-retro way. The minibar was the best I've seen in a moderately-priced hotel, and the room was quiet, comfortable, and elegant. The location is in a rather quiet corner of Manhattan, close to the core of SOHO, NOHO, etc., without being right in the middle of all the activity.

Contras: When we first arrived we were told that our reservations were cancelled! The front desk staff were surprised to hear that I had not cancelled them, and calls had to be made before we were given a room. They apologized for the mistake, but the experience was alarming nevertheless. I recommend calling and confirming your reservation a day or two before arrival just to be sure you still have a room.

I'll be back for sure

Prós: Very comfortable room. Roof bar & restaurant on the 1st floor. Great neighborhood for food and running along the Hudson.

Contras: The slow elevator.