The Blond New York City

The Blond is at 11 Howard St. It is a five-minute walk from SoHo.

The room runs smart and elegant, but the focus here is the playlist, which cycles through house, dance, and hip-hop. It is a clearer alternative to the nearby hotel bars if you want a club rather than a lounge. While the area is dominated by daytime retail, this room pivots to a dance floor once the stores shutter, making it the most reliable choice for a late night in this part of town.