Hotel Plaza Athenee, New York

Set on a quiet, tree-lined street on the Upper East Side, this boutique hotel is just a block from Central Park.

The 152 guestrooms and suites are outfitted with rose-aurora marble bathrooms, minibars, and CD stereos.

Complimentary services include a 24-hour Clef d'Or concierge, shoeshines, and a selection of daily newspapers.