The Bar/Lounge at York House

"The bar is located off the terrace, and the restaurant is done with wainscoting of azulejos, crystal chandeliers, and smoky-blue accent walls; French-Portuguese cuisine is served there"

"Crimson walls surrounding the courtyard once housed a convent built in the 17th-century for nuns of the Barefoot Carmelite order"

"All are enhanced with interesting furniture, such as beautiful cork-lined armoires, sturdy mahogany beds and other antiques, along with fine carpeting or parquet floors topped by area rugs, Pottery Barn-style wall lamps and firm beds (some four-posters in the junior suites)"

"The hotel's bar, on the lobby level, has a terrace for enjoying a cocktail (or a glass from the extensive wine list) in the sunshine"