Great Hotels in New York
- Millions of travelers visit New York City every year.New York City image by paolobenne from Fotolia.com
What makes a hotel great? Some would say customer service, while others would want first-class amenities. Still other people would favor fantastic architecture, decor and ambiance. New York City has its share of classic hotels that offer all of these qualities in luxurious settings and the bustle of the city at the door. - The Carlyle is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and features 188 guest rooms and suites as well as 60 residential apartments. If you're looking for hotel accommodations on a large scale, you need look no further than the Carlyle's Empire Suite. It's a two-bedroom, 4.5 bathroom duplex covering 2,600 square feet. The Empire Suite features a complete kitchen, an office, its own art collection and views of both the city and Central Park. All rooms feature Kiehl's-brand toiletries, slippers and terrycloth bathrobes, MP3 docking stations, cable TVs with DVD players and mini-bars stocked with champagne and chocolates. Hotel amenities include valet and secretarial service, twice-daily housekeeping, nightly turn down service, "white-gloved elevator operator," and 24-hour room service. Other highlights include upscale shopping at the hotel's boutiques, art galleries, a gym and a spa.
The Carlyle
35 East 76th St.
New York, NY 10021
212-744-1600
thecarlyle.com - Famed architect I.M. Pei designed the Four Seasons New York. The hotel is in a 52-story building and has 368 guest rooms and suites, including the top-floor Ty Warner Penthouse, which offers 360-degree views of Manhattan and covers more than 4,000 square feet. Guest rooms at the Four Seasons New York feature handcrafted furniture, including desks complete with two leather chairs. Other amenities include refrigerated bars, CD and DVD players, down-filled duvets and pillows and terrycloth bathrobes. Florentine marble decorates the bathrooms, which contain both soaking tubs designed to fill in 60 seconds or less and separate showers, as well as private changing areas. The hotel has a sauna, spa and fitness center, and you can schedule personal training sessions both in the hotel gym and in nearby Central Park. The hotel also offers world-class dining at L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon.
Four Seasons New York
57 East 57th St.
New York, NY 10022
212-758-5700
fourseasons.com - The Lowell Hotel offers 23 deluxe guest rooms and 49 suites. According to the hotel website, suites may feature perks such as full kitchens, fireplaces and terraces. All rooms feature cable TV, DVD players, free Internet service, BVLGARI-brand toiletries and three telephones. Services include nightly turn-down and free daily newspapers, shoe shines and bottled water. Other hotel amenities include 24-hour concierge service, a business center, fitness center, 24-hour room service and two restaurants, the Pembroke Room or the Post House. The hotel also offers private dining arrangements.
The Lowell Hotel
28 East Sixty Third St.
New York, NY 10065
212-838-1400
lowellhotel.com
