Gild Hall

Designed by Jim Walrod, the Gild Hall has the atmosphere of a private club, with wood flooring, a white brick reception desk, overstuffed leather sofas, and bookshelves lining its lobby walls. Even a chess set is readily available for a pick-up game in the lobby.

The guest rooms range from the King Superior with 230~260 square feet of floor space to the King Suite covering 560 square feet. All units come with king beds or two doubles, 12-foot ceilings, antique brass chandeliers, and marble-floored bathrooms. Standard amenities include 400-thread-count SFERRA linens, terry robes by Frette, and Bigelow bath items. Also featured are LCD flat-screen televisions, iPod docks, and mini-bars with Dean & Deluca gourmet snacks.

The Libertine is the hotel's signature restaurant. It was designed to resemble a modern English tavern and serves traditional pub fare, creative small plates, and a full bar menu. On the second floor, the Library Bar provides refuge from the hustle of Wall Street for after-work or casual late-night cocktails. The bar has a capacity for 32 guests seated at dinner or up to 75 guests attending a cocktail reception.

Located on the corner of Platt and Gold Streets in Lower Manhattan's Financial District, the Gild Hall is part of the Thompson Hotels group. The address is 15 Gold Street, New York, New York 10038-4803. Meeting space is available for social gatherings, corporate events, holiday parties, small weddings, and other occasions. Parking is via valet.