Brick by Brick

Brick by Brick: New York

Situated perfectly between the Hudson River Park and Central Park, this cosy apartment in Hell's Kitchen is a great place to stay to be centrally located to some of NYC's most beloved spots without the chaos of Midtown Manhattan. Walk to the neon-lit billboards of Times Square in fifteen minutes, ascend to the Top of the Rock, a sixteen-minute yellow cab ride away, and visit the Empire State Building in that same amount of time on foot. This spot is sure to have you spoilt for choice when comprising the trip's tourist itinerary list. Back home, return to a bright and colourfully decorated open-plan living space for a well-needed lie-down on the sofa. The apartment benefits from tasteful artwork and an industrial-chic style with exposed red brick walls in just about every room – spot the vintage James Dean print and vibrant cushions as you wander into the bedrooms. So, if a more residential area, brimming with restaurants, bars and shopping, that's away from the flocks of excited tourists is what you're after, look no further.

Home truths:
*This apartment is on the third floor of a building with no lift access, meaning guests will have to climb forty-four steps in order to reach the entrance – not ideal for those with heavy luggage or limited mobility
*There's only one small bathroom for a potential six guests
*This Midtown location is very close to the entrance of Lincoln Tunnel, as well as in the middle of the high traffic routes leading to the tunnel, so guests will be able to hear and see lots of traffic
*Small children are not allowed in this property