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1. Four Seasons
For luxury in a modern mode, this dramatic, pale - hued tower by I.M. Pei is the ultimate, with rooms among the city’s largest, and every amenity. The bar and restaurant draws the city’s elite.
- 57 East 57th Street, New York, NY 10022
- 212 758 5700
- $$$$$ (over $450)*
- www.fourseasons.com
2. Carlyle
Antiques set the stage for an uptown, luxury lair that has long attracted the famous with its hushed European ambience and spacious quarters in understated good taste. Café Carlyle is the city’s poshest cabaret.
- 35 East 75th Street, New York, NY 10021
- 212 744 1600
- $$$$$ (over $450)*
- www.thecarlyle.com
3. New York Palace
Fresh from lavish refurbishment, the hotel straddles the opulent 1882 Villard Houses and a 55 - story tower, with a choice of traditional or contemporary room decor. Room service is from the legendary Le Cirque 2000.
- 455 Madison Avenue at 50th Street, New York, NY 10022
- 212 888 7000
- $$$$$ (over $450)*
- www.newyorkpalace.com
4. Trump International Hotel and Towers
High ceilings and tall windows mean fabulous city and Central Park views, and the amenities are equally bountiful – jacuzzis, personal business cards, room service from Jean Georges, or a chef to cook for you.
- 1 Central Park West, New York, NY 10023
- 212 299 1000
- $$$$$ (over $450)*
- www.trumpintl.com
5. Peninsula
The Hong Kong hotel group has done itself proud, turning a 1905 classic into a state - of - the - art luxury lodging. Rooms are contemporary with Art Nouveau accents and bedside controls for the many gadgets. The health club with pool is superb.
- 700 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
- 212 956 2888
- $$$$$ (over $450)*
- www.peninsula.com
6. Pierre
A landmark opposite Central Park since the 1930s, the Pierre, part of the Four Seasons group, is a bastion of old - world elegance. Personal service is a hallmark that draws many of the elite.
- 2 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10021
- 212 838 8000
- $$$$$ (over $450)*
- www.fourseasons.com/pierre
7. St. Regis
Rooms come with Louis XVI furnishings, silk wall coverings, chandeliers, and a butler tending to your every need at this Beaux Arts beauty. French restaurant Lespinasse is attached.
- 2 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022
- 212 753 4500
- $$$$$ (over $450)*
- www.stregis.com
8. The Mark
Discretely elegant, this member of the prestigious Mandarin group is a contemporary sanctuary. It draws an international clientele who appreciate the Biedemeier furnishings, antique prints, luxury linens, and conveniences such as cordless phones.
- 25 East 77th Street, New York, NY 10021
- 212 744 4300
- $$$$$ (over $450)*
- www.themarkhotel.com
9. Hotel Plaza Athénée
An intimate, 152 - room Parisian outpost located on a quiet upper East Side street. Modern facilities include a fitness center and staff waiting to attend to your every need.
- 37 East 64th Street, New York, NY 10021
- 212 734 9100
- $$$$$ (over $450)*
- www.plaza - athenee.com
10. Regency Hotel
A gilt and mirrored sanctuary favored by show business moguls, the hotel has Regency decor that inspired the name and oversize suites. The restaurant, 540, a power breakfast favorite, turns into Feinstein’s club at night.
- 549 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021
- 212 759 4100
- $$$$ - $$$$$ ($350–over $450)*
- www.loewshotels.com/regency
