What's special about this W is its proximity to the 911 memorial site. In fact, it overlooks the hustle and bustle of One World Trade Center. Lucky for me to have a bedroom with that view, which is a popular photo opp.


My overnight stay was not enough to indulge in the well-regarded happy hour at the W's Living Room Bar + Terrace. I can just imagine with its cool vibe, it would be the perfect spot to soak in the new downtown Manhattan landscape and sip a cocktail or two.


Speaking of soaking in, a torrential downpour joined my goodbye party, but it didn't affect my mood a bit. The bellboys on the ground floor helped me find a cab driver who ended up waiting outside, so I was fairly dry from the rain before a red-eye flight back to the city by the bay. Special kudos to them (and my cabbie driver for the no surge pricing)!

Disclaimer: I was provided with a complimentary stay at W New York - Downtown in exchange for an honest review.