AC Hotel by Marriott New York Downtown

Eight blocks from the World Trade Center memorial, AC Hotel by Marriott New York Downtown occupies Maiden Lane in the Financial District, a four-star base built for travelers who want Wall Street proximity without Midtown crowds.

Rooms lean minimal European-style, with European AC lounge breakfast and evening tapas service replacing a standard buffet. The South Street Seaport's cobblestone piers sit a six-minute walk east, and Fulton Street subway access covers most downtown and Brooklyn connections.

Business travelers favor the address for its short walk to major banks and law firms clustered nearby.