Tryp Hotel
Modeled after their chain of Spanish hotels, the Tryp was a pleasure to enter. The lobby is of tan wood, with curved slats like the hulls of ships hanging overhead. A bar with a large open seating area serves as a “plaza central,” designed to allow mingling and encourage conversation. Upstairs, the rooms are a tasteful mix of light brown, black, and deep reds, aesthetically simple but marvelously contemporary, meeting any guest’s needs. One of the rooms that we were taken into can accommodate a family of eight or a group of friends, as there are bunk beds, twin beds and a double bed in the large space – but just one bathroom for all to share. The vibe was European as we hung around downstairs for a bit after our tour, but the hotel is designed for anyone from families to business travelers to bon vivants hoping to enjoy the city.