Located near New York's best shopping and dining, Sixty SoHo made me feel like a downtown A-lister

In New York, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of buildings and storefronts vying for your attention.

Sixty SoHo has found a simple way to stand out. The building is set further back from the street, placing it out of line with those that surround it. It creates space to breathe as you enter past the blue awning and lush greenery.

Inside, the on-site restaurant, Bistrot Leo, is to the left, and the ground floor lobby is to the right. I was met with a small concierge desk, but no one manning it. A small plaque informed me to check in with the front desk. But the front desk was nowhere in sight.

It wasn't until a staff member passed by and informed me the desk was upstairs that I was able to proceed with checking in.

I arrived at around 3:30 p.m., a half-hour after the posted check-in time, and check-in was seamless. My room was ready, but several others seemed to be sitting in the lobby waiting for rooms.

As I stepped off the elevator, I found myself at the door to my room. I was surprised a suite would be located right across from the elevator. Though I learned it was due to the nature of the architecture: King Suites have private balconies, all of which run along the center of the building, where the elevator is.

Thankfully, I didn't notice any elevator noise, likely because the bed was away from the door.

My suite was split into two sections, separated by sliding pocket doors. One side was a sitting area with a couch, desk, and TV, and on the other side housed the plush king bed and second TV.

It was pouring rain, so I enjoyed a night in and watched Holiday Baking Championship on Food Network for several hours. Once I'd spent enough time on the blue velvet sofa, I transitioned to viewing my cookie competition in bed — truly luxurious.

The red marble bathroom was a highlight as well, with a soaking tub and separate free-standing shower. To make room for the tub, the shower takes a bit of a hit in size. It was kind of like showering in a phone booth. Basic rooms contain just a walk-in shower.

The balcony was lovely, but I didn't take full advantage due to the weather. It stretched across both the living space and bedroom, with an entrance from each area. Sixty SoHo is perfectly positioned on Thompson Street, offering a view of both the Empire State Building and the Freedom Tower.

I didn't get a chance to see a basic room during my stay, but based on traveler photos on sites like Booking.com and Trip Advisor, the King and Queen Superior rooms look typically sized for a New York hotel. There isn't a ton of space, but they won't feel too cramped. Indeed, there are very few reviews that cite room size as an issue. And if I've learned anything reviewing hotels, it's that guests will always let you know if their room feels small.

I stayed on a Sunday night when Sixty SoHo's bar, Butterfly, was closed. I glanced in for a sense of the ambiance, which was gorgeous. The space was decorated with sultry animal print and oversized round pieces of art pieces lit from behind, giving the appearance of stained glass.

The rooftop bar, A60 was also closed for the season, and I wasn't able to see it.

Both A60 and Butterfly have several negative reviews online, noting a sense of superiority from staff, or slow service when the bars weren't busy. I can't attest to either of these assessments, but it may be something to keep in mind before visiting in the future.

Bistrot Leo is Sixty SoHo's in-house French restaurant. I did not dine here, as it was out of my price range for an ordinary Sunday dinner. I peeked inside and the vibe was perfectly Parisien with checker tile and rattan cafe chairs.

Looking at photos of the food and reviews online, I'm beginning to regret not going for the splurge. The potato mille-feuille with dozens of layers of thin potato sliced, stacked, and fried, looks delicious enough to make me want to go back and make a meal out of just those.

Sixty SoHo is, as expected, in the heart of SoHo. This is one of the preeminent shopping destinations in New York, just five blocks from Broadway where many of the bigger brands make their home with flagship stores.

The hotel is also conveniently placed by three highly-touted confectionary spots. Laduree is your go-to spot for macarons, Black Tap boasts over-the-top milkshakes, and Dominique Ansel sells cronuts and cookie shots with a cult following.

The A/C subway lines are a three-minute walk away, so you're well-positioned to travel within the rest of Manhattan.

Sixty SoHo fares well on Booking.com with an 8.7, earning the distinction of one of the website's best sellers in New York. It ranks similarly on Trip Advisor where it's earned 4.5 stars and sits solidly at number 88 out of the 508 hotels in their New York database.

Those who enjoyed their stay rave about the location, as well as the comfort level of the rooms. These are two aspects where I agree Sixty SoHo really shines.

Disappointed folks most commonly took issue with the attitude of the employees. I didn't encounter this, but the hotel did know I was there to potentially review it.

I also came across complaints that noise from Butterfly and A60 leaked into rooms late into the night. If you're a light sleeper, request something on the middle floors, far enough above Butterfly and below A60 so you won't be disturbed.

You can also sleep easy knowing that Sixty SoHo has never appeared on the Bed Bug Registry.

Who stays here: Those who want to see and be seen at hyped spots like A60 and Butterfly, and who value a beautiful and cool hotel room. It's also a great spot for those who want to be downtown, in the heart of SoHo.

We like: The artwork in the room. Harland Miller featured heavily in the hotel, and his paintings of book covers added to the hotel's funky mood.

We love (don't miss this feature!): The vibe of the Butterfly Bar. Though it was closed during my stay, the aesthetic alone made me want to go back to experience it at its peak.

We think you should know: Butterfly is closed on Sundays and Mondays. The rooftop bar, A60, is seasonal and will reopen in May.

We'd do this differently next time: Get dinner at Bistrot Leo. All the photos I've seen make it look worth the splurge.

Sixty SoHo has a painfully cool aesthetic, and according to some past guests, you may encounter a superior attitude to match. I thankfully didn't experience any snobbery during my stay; in fact, everyone was very accommodating.

Rooms are sleek, modern, and luxuriously lush for a design that fits perfectly with the warm but hip vibe of the hotel. Decorated with Harland Miller artwork, leather, and blue velvet, Sixty prioritizes cozy comfort mixed with pure style.