Upon arriving at The Shoreham the first thing that struck me was the bar at the front of the hotel – its massive, its cool, it’s very very inviting.

I promptly ditched my bags in reception – there was quite a queue of people waiting to check in and I was in no rush – and ordered up a large JD on the rocks and settled into the stylishly lit bar surrounded by translucent  glass and layers of sage green silk which gives you the illusion of being in a cool and relaxing underwater world.

By the time I had finished my drink, the reception was deserted and I checked in a very relaxed mood indeed – lesson for the future – bar first –bags later!

My room had an open plan apartment feel to it with an ample living space complete with arm chairs, sofa and massive flat screen TV. The bed was enormous and decked out with 300 count linens, and fluffy comforter. My room did not enjoy a view but then with "that" cool  bar down stairs I was hardly likely to spend much time gazing out of my bedroom window.

The bathrooms are decorated in marble and slate.  After a lengthy and invigorating shower in what is best described as having prison style water pressure (more commonly known as a rainforest shower) – I have never felt cleaner, I decamped back to the bar to watch the New York evening unfold.

I did not have time to check out the hotel gym or for that matter sample any of international cuisine from the hotel's "Amuse" menu.

The world series was on and The Shoreham being very cool was not showing the game in the hotel bar so I did reluctantly have to leave – just a tip - if you fancy having a tipple with  the locals  – turn right out the door and head 250 yards to Barcelona bar – shots lot and lots of shots!!!

The Shoreham – great location – great room – great bar.