In light of this week’s Big News, we were inspired to bring you the most stylish and happening places to stay in the Big Apple. Here are our top picks from one of the fashion capitals of the world…

Soho House New York

This swanky Manhattan hotel and private club offers stylish and fashionable sojourn, ideal for shopping trips and leisure visits to the big city. The hotel offers six storeys of hip décor and design across suites that range from 325 to 950 square feet. It’s all in the name of fun here, the suites range from the lesser “Playpen” to the palatially sized and appointed “Playground”, and decorated in the same trendy and cheeky taste.

Crosby New York

A fusion hotel of the highest caliber, Crosby combines the bright and colorful touches of 1960s Soho Art with modern features and contemporary comforts. It’s a celebration of texture and color, complete with a private 99-seater theater that’s completely orange.

Called “subtle and sexy” (although the subtlety’s obviously not referring to the theater), the hotel offers large open windows that bring you intimate views of this shopping Mecca. In true fusion style you can enjoy cocktails at the trendy bar as well as a classic High tea.

The Peninsula New York

This must be it: the height of all New York skyscraper sophistication. Located in the middle of Manhattan’s business and shopping hub, the Peninsula offers snappy old school service and opulent luxury.

It’s classic Art Noveau throughout, complete with crystal chandeliers, white marble and Oriental rugs. The hotel offers luxury features like flat screen TVs in the bathrooms, silent fax machine and feather duvets. Soak up stylish 1930s Shanghai atmosphere at the rooftop Salon de Ning or savor a fine coffee in the Gotham Lounge. Oh, and did we mention the views?