Marrakech Hotel

At this vibrant hotel steeped in sultry Moroccan-inspired decor, you will feel like you just landed in Morocco for the night. This decidedly non-touristy hotel on the northern outskirts of the Upper West Side and close to Columbia University features rich jewel-hued interiors, a cocktail lounge from Sookk Thai, and an unusually beautiful and exotic lobby. It lacks some amenities, such as a fitness center, but since this 127-room walk-up hotel has no elevator, you won’t necessarily be craving cardio. And if you are, it’s only a ten minute walk to Central Park.