THE FACTS ABOUT 60 THOMPSON

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This place is downtown in both geography and attitude. A brash fashion/media/finance set crowds the bar and Thom, the restaurant, serves a fish-heavy menu of Asian-fusion cuisine (steamed halibut with sea vegetables, lemongrass and fennel pollen). Rooms are cosy, to say the least, and are designed for relaxing, not working. High rooms have unparalleled views: the Empire State always looks best seen from the south. Unusually, for a design-savvy hotel, guests are better-dressed than the staff. But impeccable interiors by Thomas O'Brien, who counts Giorgio Armani among his clients, and an excellent location in New York's most enjoyable shopping and strolling district make 60 Thompson an address worth remembering. CLIENTELE Young, affluent and very aware of what you're wearing SIZE 100 rooms, including 10 suites. Rooms on the top floors have stellar views on all sides BATH PRODUCTS Philosophy CONTACT 60 Thompson, 60 Thompson Street (00 1 212 431 0400; fax: 431 0200; www.60thompson.com). Doubles from £156; suites from £333