In 2012, 52 million visitors came to New York City— a record high in tourism to the Big Apple.
So where did all of those visitors stay?
In the past, most tourists stayed in midtown Manhattan, but that's all changed.
Within the last two years alone, five new hotels have opened in Brooklyn, making the borough more accessible to visitors. And with the opening of the new Barclays Center, Brooklyn will see even more hotels: another 10 hotels are currently being developed and are expected to open this year.
Take a look at the hottest new hotels in Brooklyn.
The Wythe Hotel
The Wythe Hotel opened inside an old factory in trendy Williamsburg in May last year.
The designers transformed the raw industrial space into a 73-room upscale hotel that still pays tribute to its industrial history and surrounding with details such as industrial-inspired lighting fixtures, locally-made furniture, and the original high ceilings.
The hotel has a great rooftop bar (The Ides) and a restaurant (Reynard) that's been hailed as one of the hottest new restaurants in New York.
King & Grove Hotel
The King & Grove Hotel opened in a hip part of Williamsburg in November 2011.
The stylish boutique hotel has an outdoor courtyard and a saltwater swimming pool that gets packed in warmer months.
The 64 rooms are decorated in mid-century modern style, with luxe amenities like marble bathrooms and Frette linens.
aloft New York Brooklyn
This stylish hotel opened in downtown Brooklyn in June 2011, right near the Barclays Center and BAM (The Brooklyn Academy of Music).
The hotel has large loft-inspired spaces that are minimalistic and sleek.
There's a cool rooftop bar and lounge.
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