Across the Hudson from Manhattan, W Hoboken uses its waterfront position as both backdrop and point of view. The renovated rooms and suites draw on the skyline beyond the windows, pairing taupe and cobalt tones with W beds, generous bathrooms and a calmer residential feel. Downstairs, the Living Room Bar, Halifax and Sushi by Bou carry the social rhythm, while Woodhouse Day Spa adds a quieter counterpoint. Pier A Park, the PATH and the riverfront promenade keep New York close, but the hotel’s character is distinctly Hoboken: polished, open and set to the harbour light.