Civilian Hotel - New York City

Sitting in the heart of Manhattan’s theatre district lies the ultra-cool Civilian Hotel, whose artistic interiors are filled with one-of-a-kind Broadway-inspired memorabilia. Set close to some of the city’s best sights, it provides an affordable base for exploring with a great range of rooms to suit all – each one boasting fantastic views of the city. Plus you can customise your stay with optional extras, including a TMPL Health Club pass or in-room treats. Downstairs, you’ll find a laid-back restaurant serving up Detroit-style pizzas, a coveted cocktail room and a spectacular Starchild Rooftop Bar, hosting live music during the weekends.

The location of this property is hard to beat. It’s sits one block from the buzz of Times Square and the bright lights of Broadway, with major subway lines on 49th Street that make exploring the wider city easy. The Empire State Building, Bryant Park and shops of Fifth Avenue in Midtown are about half a mile to just over one mile away, so you can explore by foot. Rocket up 70 floors to the observational desk at the Rockefeller Center or head less than a mile west to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), home to the world's greatest collection of modern and contemporary art. You’ll be inundated with dining options on Restaurant Row – situated on 46th Street – otherwise, Hell’s Kitchen is a favourite, pre- and post-theatre. JFK International Airport is 15 miles away and Newark Liberty International Airport is approximately 28 miles from the hotel.

The hotel is housed in a striking 27-storey, red brick building, with several majestic arches that frame the giant globe lanterns hanging within. Inside it’s equally impressive, displaying exposed brickwork that blends seamlessly with Crittall-style doors and windows, echoing the splendour of a bygone art deco era. In central New York, space is at a premium, so compact Cozy rooms start at approximately 16 m2, while Spacious rooms measure around 30 m2. All have a minimalist style, deep colour palette and industrial-inspired finishes. Comfort comes as standard, too, with Serta Plush luxe mattresses dressed in Oeko-Tex certified Egyptian satin cotton linens and non-allergenic pillows. The decoratively designed mosaic tiled bathrooms feature a walk-in shower stocked with Public Goods organic bath products. What’s more, all rooms offer expansive views of Hudson Yards, the Theatre District and the spectacular New York City skyline.