Fodor's Expert Review The Vendue

Thanks to its gorgeous art-filled space, the Vendue feels as much like a contemporary art museum as it does a boutique hotel. Little evidence of this pair of 19th-century warehouses remains, but you will find white marble and hardwood floors, flowing chandeliers, and an eccentric collection of modern art and a rotating artist-in-residence program (there's a daily art reception at 4 with the hotel's in-house art director). There’s an inspired on-site restaurant, Revival, and the ever-popular Rooftop, an adjoining double-terrace bar with soaring views of the city and harbor. Rooms maintain a classic style with exposed brick and four-poster beds. If you're willing to sacrifice windows, the interior rooms are a bargain for a luxury hotel in the heart of town.