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A visit to New York is exciting from the moment you step off the plane and a hotel should add to the experience of your stay, whether it be for business or pleasure. From chic to retro to elegant, you get a heavy dose of ambiance at each and every one of these slated-to-open-in- 2009 hotels.

Ace Hotel (www.acehotel.com/newyork)
20W 29th Street, New York City, NY 10001 // 212.679.2222

Opening: April 16th
A retro-vintage space for the ultra-cool minimalist provides 6 types of rooms from bunk beds to "super deluxe" (which includes a turntable and vintage furniture). This hotel offers a genuinely unique experience- and its perfectly centralized area is walking distance from the Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden.

The Chatwal (www.thechatwalny.com)
130 West 44th Street, New York NY 10036 // 212.474.9857
Opening: unknown (Mid- 2009)
If you're looking for something a bit more modern, take a note from architect Theirry Depont. The warm-hued and deco-inspired design flows seamlessly from bedrooms to the restaurant to the "cocktails during the prohibition"-style lounge. Spa and butler services will have you living in the lap of luxury during your entire stay. You may even forget that it's located in the center of Manhattan's most exciting areaBroadway.

Sanctuary (www.sanctuaryhotelnyc.com)
132 West 47th Street, New York, NY
Opening: mid-2009
If you cruise with the trendy and hip, this place is for you. Two years in the making, this 4-star hotel will be taking over the space of the former two-star hotel of the same name. Full of energy, the cool vibe of this place will make you feel like a star. Dim lights and intimate fireplace settings in the lobby meet with a fresh, chic style of the bedroom locale. Please note that this hotel is not for the faint of wallet.

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