7. Yotel

Yotel is a British chain known for its reasonably priced rooms, and though rates are tempting here, the rooms are small even by New York standards — they start at 170 square feet. That said, there is a surprising amount of storage space and an open, airy feeling to the creatively designed rooms. The beds retract to give you more floor space, and the bathrooms are separated by sliding glass doors and floor-to-ceiling white curtains. Best of all, Yotel has lots of funky and futuristic touches: There are digital check-in kiosks in the lobby as well as a wall of cubbies where a robot — that's right, a robot — will store your luggage for you.

The Details: 570 10th Avenue; doubles from $149; yotel.com