aying cover is often a necessary evil when you go out on the town. Before 11, after 12, ladies free, suits half price, baggie jeans triple price- each club has their own rules about what it costs to get in. Not to mention slipping the bouncer another 20 to speed the line along for you and your crew. But are you willing to pay $699 for a double room to gain access to one of the hottest patios in NY? On top of the 60 Thompson Hotel, you will find a 360° view of downtown Manhattan within a secret abode which restricts access to hotel guests and private members only. Well to do patrons rest assured, you will not be subjected to wine and dine with peers of a lower caliber. And the there the number of women on the prowl for sugardaddies will be low, as they will have to have the big bucks to get in.

The 100 room boutique hotel was decorated by Thomas O'Brien, personal decorator to none other than Giorgio Armani, which suggests a look of sophisticated minimalism and muted colors. Tangy hors d'oeuvre from the famed hotel restaurant, Kittichai, and exotic cocktails are on the menu but the views won't be as spectacular (or appreciated) with an intoxicated state of mind. The best way to get in? Get invited to a party, or crash one. The exclusivity and trendiness of the place means it's in high demand for launches and fêtes alike. -C.S.