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W Hotel spin-off splurges on design, right down to the LED-rigged bar-top.

by Fred Schlatter at Citysearch

In Short
These fresh boutique-style hotels make Ws look like dour old roadhouses. Vibrant pinks, yellows and blues accent blond wood and stainless steel in the hotel's public spaces. Just offthe lobby is the W XYZ bar, where specialty cocktails and eclectic small plates are served under a dramatic back-lit wall. Rooms emphasize technology: They are wireless, wired for sound and feature a hub with universal gadget chargers. It's not all about the inside though; 9-foot ceilings and full length windows make the rooms feel light and airy.