Kimpton Mason & Rook Hotel

It’s a significant upgrade, one of the swankier hotels in Kimpton’s stable, and a very welcome addition to the neighborhood. The rooms are sizeable, the marble bathrooms are serious, and the look is dark and appealingly mid-century, with rich textures in wood and leather to match. And if it’s not quite a luxury hotel in the heads-of-state category, well, it’s not aimed at them — the younger crowd that makes up Mason & Rook’s natural audience will take no issue with the Frette linens, the Atelier Bloem bath products, or the 65-inch flat-screen televisions.

To say nothing of the nightlife. Today’s boutique hotels are just as much about the shared, social spaces as they are the private rooms, maybe more. The Kimpton trademark 5 pm wine hour is in effect, and the rooftop pool and lounge are open when the season permits. Don't miss out on restaurant and bar Radiator (a nod to the auto shops that once lined this street), whose cocktails and small plates have become yet another neighborhood draw, especially when enjoyed on the patio and courtyard.