Serenity is assured during a stay at this neo-Gothic building, built in 1885 as the General Theological Seminary (which is still functioning in a building around the corner). The hotel's 60 rooms have solid hardwood floors, enormous beds and tastefully unique furniture, and the location is perfect for taking in the galleries of Chelsea or strolling the leafy High Line.
There's a fine lobby bar and restaurant, Ingo's (mains $29), while the front courtyard is a lovely place to unwind, particularly with a warm beverage from the Intelligentsia counter in the lobby. Guests can also borrow an elegant Shinola bicycle for a spin around town.