Best new hotel

Thanks to charmingly old-world styling by the owners, this is the first boutique hotel to pop up in the formerly gritty Bowery neighbourhood. The interior is all mahogany, worn-in leather and open fires, easily recalling elegant 18th-century living. With service to match the styling, the comfort and nostalgia of the Bowery put it way ahead of its rivals in the boutique market.

Visit wallpaper.com on 10th January to see a full list of the winners from the Wallpaper* Design Awards 08 in association with Jaguar.