Gramercy Park makes for a quietly excellent base – residential enough to feel like you actually live here, yet with multiple subway lines nearby opening up the whole of Manhattan. The kitchen island is the kind of setup that makes even a quick breakfast feel unhurried, and a dedicated workspace means the apartment earns its keep if you're travelling with a laptop. The Empire State Building is a twenty-three-minute walk, and the wider city – Chelsea, the High Line, Times Square – is well within reach once you're ready to head out.