Brooklyn’s largest hotel, New York Marriott At The Brooklyn Bridge, has been quietly undergoing a $43 million renovation that’s transformed the 667-room property into a major player for both business and leisure travel. From the photographic murals of the iconic bridge filling the wall behind the lobby desk and behind beds in the sleekly redesigned guestrooms to the exclusive M Club Lounge, the soothing palette of sophisticated neutrals, wood and light have an oasis-like vibe that provides a welcome contrast to the vibrancy of the city.

On the check-in level, the Great Room Lobby offers a welcoming relaxation area with a coffee bar and light snacks. There’s dedicated member’s check in on the Member’s level, and the M Club Lounge (open 24/7) provides American breakfast, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, complimentary premium WiFi, business services, coffee, tea, snacks and cold beverages in an executive setting with dedicated concierge services.

Just steps from MetroTech Center, Cobble Hill and Brooklyn Heights, the hotel also offers more than 40,000 square feet of meeting and event space — making it the third-largest convention hotel in New York. Dedicated in-house catering includes a separate kosher kitchen, and AV services located onsite guarantee there’s always someone available to troubleshoot any meeting technological glitches that might arise. Clever design elements include a graphic of the subway system woven into carpets, air walls that allow myriad room configurations, private conference offices and a foyer on every floor. Bonus: the Marriott meeting app makes planning and execution a snap, even if you only need to adjust the room temperature.