The Bar/Lounge at The Standard, East Village

"In addition to traditional rooms, more spacious studios are located on the top floors, and the property also includes Narcissa, a buzzy, seasonal New American restaurant plus a hopping cafe/bar"

"For drinks, plough through the excellent Italian wine list at date-night favorite, Quartino, join the lively scene downstairs at Acme or go low-key with good beer and bar snacks at Tom & Jerry’s"

"Thoughtful amenities include three different kinds of robes (even one for your dog) and a well-stocked minibar"

"For a more authentic glimpse at the old East Village, head to the outdoor patio bars"

"You sit with breakfast on your lap in a lounge area listening to dubbed-out reggae and trip hop"

"Checking in over a glass of wine, admire the contemporary lodgelike library-lounge, stocked with diverse reading matter from Housing Works—you can buy the books, benefiting the charity—and furnished by B&B Italia"

"The Nordic-Shaker style dining room overlooks the hotel's expansive garden, which houses a ceramic fountain installation by artists Chris Johanson and Jo Jackson and will also offer a petanque court and lounge chairs as soon as the weather permits"

"All rooms come with 37-inch flat-screen TVs, iPod docks with Sony speakers, cordless phones and minibars"

"For drinks, plough through the excellent Italian wine list at date-night favorite, Quartino, join the lively scene downstairs at Acme or go low-key with good beer and bar snacks at Tom & Jerry’s"